Chapter 48 Admissibility Generally

“Relevant evidence” defined.

Relevant evidence generally admissible; irrelevant evidence inadmissible.

Exclusion of relevant evidence on grounds of prejudice, confusion or waste of time.

Testimony of witness who previously underwent hypnosis to recall subject matter of testimony.

Evidence of character inadmissible to prove conduct; exceptions; other crimes.

Methods of proving character.

Habit; routine practice.

Effects of domestic violence.

Previous sexual conduct of victim of sexual assault: Procedure for admission of evidence to prove victim’s consent.

Exclusion of evidence of address and telephone number of victim of sexual assault.

Transactions and conversations with or actions of deceased person.

Contents of lawfully intercepted communications.

Subsequent remedial measures.

Compromise; offers to compromise.

Closure of meeting held to further resolution of dispute; exclusion of admission, representation or statement made during mediation proceedings; confidentiality of matter discussed during mediation proceeding.

Payment of medical and similar expenses.

Withdrawn plea of guilty or guilty but mentally ill or offer to plead guilty or guilty but mentally ill not admissible; plea of nolo contendere or offer to plead nolo contendere not admissible.

Liability insurance.