Federal Rules of Evidence

What is Federal Rules of Evidence?

A body of procedural rules governing the use of evidence in both civil and criminal cases in federal courts. The rules of evidence are derived from court cases and statutory law, and focus on admissibility and standards of proof.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Evidence terms:

• Standard of Proof
• Statement Against Interest
• Weight of Evidence
• Insufficient Evidence
• Conflicting Evidence