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Fed. R. Evid. 611
Mode and Order of Examining Witnesses and Presenting Evidence
(a) CONTROL BY THE COURT; PURPOSES. The court should exercise
reasonable control over the mode and order of examining witnesses and presenting evidence so as to:
(1) make those procedures effective for determining the
truth;
(2) avoid wasting time; and
(3) protect witnesses from harassment or undue embarrassment.
14 Rule 612 FEDERAL RULES OF EVIDENCE
(b) SCOPE OF CROSS-EXAMINATION. Cross-examination should not
go beyond the subject matter of the direct examination and matters affecting the witness’s credibility. The court may allow inquiry into additional matters as if on direct examination.
(c) LEADING QUESTIONS. Leading questions should not be used on
direct examination except as necessary to develop the witness’s
testimony. Ordinarily, the court should allow leading questions:
(1) on cross-examination; and
(2) when a party calls a hostile witness, an adverse party, or
a witness identified with an adverse party.
(As amended Mar. 2, 1987, eff. Oct. 1, 1987; Apr. 26, 2011, eff. Dec.
1, 2011.)
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