Rule 602. Lack of personal knowledge

A witness may not testify to a matter unless evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter. Evidence to prove personal knowledge may, but need not, consist of the witness' own testimony. This rule is subject to the provisions of KRE 703, relating to opinion testimony by expert witnesses.

Committee Notes

History: Enacted 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 88, sec. 35; renumbered (7/1/92) pursuant to 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 324, sec. 34.