Rule · Federal Rules of Evidence

Fed. R. Evid. 102 — Purpose

Fed. R. Evid. 102

Type
Rule
Source
Federal Rules of Evidence
Jurisdiction
Federal
Date
2026-10-22
Current through
Nov 10, 2026 (Office of the Law Revision Counsel)

These rules should be construed so as to administer every proceeding fairly, eliminate unjustifiable expense and delay, and promote the development of evidence law, to the end of ascertaining the truth and securing a just determination.

Citator

Fed. R. Evid. 102 — Purpose is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

These rules should be construed so as to administer every proceeding fairly, eliminate unjustifiable expense and delay, and promote the development of evidence law, to the end of ascertaining the truth and securing a just determination.