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Posted: February 19, 2026
URE804. Exceptions to the Rule Against Hearsay – When the Declarant is Unavailable as a Witness. The proposed amendments follow recent changes to Federal Rule of Evidence 804 clarifying that courts consider the totality of the circumstances to determine a statement’s trustworthiness, not just corroborating circumstances.
Posted: March 2, 2004
URE 608. Evidence of character and conduct of witness. Changes rule to be consistent with changes to the Federal Rule.
URE 803. Hearsay exceptions; availability of declarant immaterial. Transfers Rule 803(24) and Rule 804(b)(5) to a new Rule 807 to reflect changes to the Federal Rules of Evidence.
URE 804. Hearsay exceptions; declarant unavailable. Transfers Rule 803(24) and Rule 804(b)(5) to a new Rule 807 to reflect changes to the Federal Rules of Evidence.
URE 807. Other Exceptions. Transfers Rule 803(24) and Rule 804(b)(5) to a new Rule 807 to reflect changes to the Federal Rules of Evidence.