Part 2 · Part Two — Rules of Evidence

Rule 2:403. EXCLUSION OF RELEVANT EVIDENCE ON GROUNDS

Amended July 1, 2025 (current)

OF PREJUDICE, CONFUSION, MISLEADING THE JURY, OR NEEDLESS PRESENTATION OF CUMULATIVE EVIDENCE Relevant evidence may be excluded if:

(a) the probative value of the evidence is substantially outweighed by (i) the danger of unfair prejudice, or (ii) its likelihood of confusing or misleading the trier of fact; or

(b) the evidence is needlessly cumulative.

Committee Notes

Adopted and promulgated by Order dated June 1, 2012; effective July 1, 2012 .