Federal Rules of Evidence

Rule 602 — Need for Personal Knowledge

Fed. R. Evid. 602
SourceFederal Rules of Evidence
Rule602
ARTICLE VIWITNESSES
CitationFed. R. Evid. 602

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A witness may testify to a matter only if evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter. Evidence to prove personal knowledge may consist of the witness’s own testimony. This rule does not apply to a witness’s expert testimony under Rule 703.

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Advisory Committee Notes

(As amended Mar. 2, 1987, eff. Oct. 1, 1987; Apr. 25, 1988, eff. Nov. 1, 1988; Apr. 26, 2011, eff. Dec. 1, 2011.)