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Wash. R. Evid. 701

Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses

activein force · 2006-09-01 – presentact-effective-date

If the witness is not testifying as an expert, the witness' testimony in the form of opinions or

inferences is limited to those opinions or inferences which are (a) rationally based on the

perception of the witness, (b) helpful to a clear understanding of the witness' testimony or the

determination of a fact in issue, and (c) not based on scientific, technical, or other specialized

knowledge within the scope of rule 702.

History

[Amended effective September 1, 1992; September 1, 2004.] Comment 701 [Deleted effective September 1, 2006.]

Provenance

Source: www.courts.wa.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-16
Edition: 2026-09-16
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