Rule · Federal Rules of Evidence

Rule 403. Excluding Relevant Evidence for Prejudice,Confusion, Waste of Time, or Other Reasons

Federal Rules of Evidence § 403

Type: Rule
Source: Federal Rules of Evidence
Jurisdiction: Federal
Date: 2026-07-10
Topic: general

Rule 403. Excluding Relevant Evidence for Prejudice,Confusion, Waste of Time, or Other Reasons The court may exclude relevant evidence if its probative value is substantially outweighed by a danger of one or more of the following: unfair prejudice, confusing the issues, misleading the jury, undue delay, wasting time, or needlessly presenting cumulative evidence. (Amended eff. Dec. 1, 2011.)

Rule403. Excluding Relevant Evidence for Prejudice,Confusion, Waste of Time, or Other Reasons

The court may exclude relevant evidence if its probative value is substantially outweighed by a danger of one or more of the following: unfair prejudice, confusing the issues, misleading the jury, undue delay, wasting time, or needlessly presenting cumulative evidence.

(Amended eff. Dec. 1, 2011.)