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Va. R. Evid. 2:403

Exclusion of Relevant Evidence on Grounds of Prejudice, Confusion, Misleading the Jury, or Needless Presentation of Cumulative Evidence

activein force · 2012-07-01 – presentact-effective-date

Relevant evidence may be excluded if:

(a) the probative value of the evidence is substantially outweighed by (i) the danger of unfair

prejudice, or (ii) its likelihood of confusing or misleading the trier of fact; or

(b) the evidence is needlessly cumulative.

History

Adopted and promulgated by Order dated June 1, 2012; effective July 1, 2012.

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Retrieved: 2026-09-15
Edition: 2026-09-15
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