WA · rules
Wash. R. Evid. 103
Rulings on Evidence
(a) Effect of Erroneous Ruling. Error may not be predicated upon a ruling which admits
or excludes evidence unless a substantial right of the party is affected, and
(1) Objection. In case the ruling is one admitting evidence, a timely objection or motion to
strike is made, stating the specific ground of objection, if the specific ground was not apparent
from the context; or
(2) Offer of Proof. In case the ruling is one excluding evidence, the substance of the
evidence was made known to the court by offer or was apparent from the context within which
questions were asked.
(b) Record of Offer and Ruling. The court may add any other or further statement which
shows the character of the evidence, the form in which it was offered, the objection made, and
the ruling thereon. The court may direct the making of an offer in question and answer form.
(c) Hearing of Jury. In jury cases, proceedings shall be conducted, to the extent
practicable, so as to prevent inadmissible evidence from being suggested to the jury by any
means, such as making statements or offers of proof or asking questions in the hearing of the
jury.
(d) Errors Raised for the First Time on Review. [Reserved--See RAP 2.5(a).]
History
[Adopted effective April 2, 1979.] Comment 103 [Deleted effective September 1, 2006.]
Provenance
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- www.courts.wa.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-16
- Edition
- 2026-09-16
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