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NC Gen Stat § 403 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 4 - Relevancy and Its Limits.|Rule 403 - Exclusion of relevant evidence on grounds of prejudice, confusion, or waste of time.

Rule 403. Exclusion of relevant evidence on grounds of prejudice, confusion, or waste of time.Although relevant, evidence may be excluded if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of the issues, or misleading the jury, or by considerations of undue delay, waste of time, or needless presentation of cumulative evidence. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 404 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 4 - Relevancy and Its Limits.|Rule 404 - Character evidence not admissible to prove conduct; exceptions; other crimes.

Rule 404. Character evidence not admissible to prove conduct; exceptions; other crimes.(a) Character evidence generally. - Evidence of a person's character or a trait of his character is not admissible for the purpose of proving that he acted in conformity therewith on a particular occasion, except:(1) Character of accused. - Evidence of a pertinent trait of his character offered by an accused, or by the prosecution to rebut the same;(2) Character of victim. - Evidence of a pertinent trait of character of the victim of the crime offered by an accused, or by the prosecution to rebut the same, or evidence of a character trait of peacefulness of the victim offered by the prosecution in a homicide case to rebut evidence that the victim was the first aggressor;(3) Character of witness. - Evidence of the character of a witness, as provided in Rules 607, 608, and 609.(b) Other crimes, wrongs, or acts. - Evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts is not admissible to prove the character of a person in order to show that he acted in conformity therewith. It may, however, be admissible for other purposes, such as proof of motive, opportunity, intent, preparation, plan, knowledge, identity, or absence of mistake, entrapment or accident. Admissible evidence may include evidence of an offense committed by a juvenile if it would have been a Class A, B1, B2, C, D, or E felony if committed by an adult. (1983, c. 701, s. 1; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 7, s. 3; 1995, c. 509, s. 7.)
NC Gen Stat § 405 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 4 - Relevancy and Its Limits.|Rule 405 - Methods of proving character.

Rule 405. Methods of proving character.(a) Reputation or opinion. - In all cases in which evidence of character or a trait of character of a person is admissible, proof may be made by testimony as to reputation or by testimony in the form of an opinion. On cross-examination, inquiry is allowable into relevant specific instances of conduct. Expert testimony on character or a trait of character is not admissible as circumstantial evidence of behavior.(b) Specific instances of conduct. - In cases in which character or a trait of character of a person is an essential element of a charge, claim, or defense, proof may also be made of specific instances of his conduct. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 406 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 4 - Relevancy and Its Limits.|Rule 406 - Habit; routine practice.

Rule 406. Habit; routine practice.Evidence of the habit of a person or of the routine practice of an organization, whether corroborated or not and regardless of the presence of eyewitnesses, is relevant to prove that the conduct of the person or organization on a particular occasion was in conformity with the habit or routine practice. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 407 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 4 - Relevancy and Its Limits.|Rule 407 - Subsequent remedial measures.

Rule 407. Subsequent remedial measures.When, after an event, measures are taken which, if taken previously, would have made the event less likely to occur, evidence of the subsequent measures is not admissible to prove negligence or culpable conduct in connection with the event. This rule does not require the exclusion of evidence of subsequent measures when offered for another purpose, such as proving ownership, control, or feasibility of precautionary measures, if those issues are controverted, or impeachment. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 408 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 4 - Relevancy and Its Limits.|Rule 408 - Compromise and offers to compromise.

Rule 408. Compromise and offers to compromise.Evidence of (1) furnishing or offering or promising to furnish, or (2) accepting or offering or promising to accept, a valuable consideration in compromising or attempting to compromise a claim which was disputed as to either validity or amount, is not admissible to prove liability for or invalidity of the claim or its amount. Evidence of conduct or evidence of statements made in compromise negotiations is likewise not admissible. This rule does not require the exclusion of any evidence otherwise discoverable merely because it is presented in the course of compromise negotiations. This rule also does not require exclusion when the evidence is offered for another purpose, such as proving bias or prejudice of a witness, negativing a contention of undue delay, or proving an effort to obstruct a criminal investigation or prosecution. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 409 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 4 - Relevancy and Its Limits.|Rule 409 - Payment of medical and other expenses.

Rule 409. Payment of medical and other expenses.Evidence of furnishing or offering or promising to pay medical, hospital, or other expenses occasioned by an injury is not admissible to prove liability for the injury. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 410 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 4 - Relevancy and Its Limits.|Rule 410 - Inadmissibility of pleas, plea discussions, and related statements.

Rule 410. Inadmissibility of pleas, plea discussions, and related statements.Except as otherwise provided in this rule, evidence of the following is not, in any civil or criminal proceeding, admissible for or against the defendant who made the plea or was a participant in the plea discussions:(1) A plea of guilty which was later withdrawn;(2) A plea of no contest;(3) Any statement made in the course of any proceedings under Article 58 of Chapter 15A of the General Statutes or comparable procedure in district court, or proceedings under Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure or comparable procedure in another state, regarding a plea of guilty which was later withdrawn or a plea of no contest;(4) Any statement made in the course of plea discussions with an attorney for the prosecuting authority which do not result in a plea of guilty or which result in a plea of guilty later withdrawn.However, such a statement is admissible in any proceeding wherein another statement made in the course of the same plea or plea discussions has been introduced and the statement ought in fairness be considered contemporaneously with it. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 411 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 4 - Relevancy and Its Limits.|Rule 411 - Liability insurance.

Rule 411. Liability insurance.Evidence that a person was or was not insured against liability is not admissible upon the issue whether he acted negligently or otherwise wrongfully. This rule does not require the exclusion of evidence of insurance against liability when offered for another purpose, such as proof of agency, ownership, or control, or bias or prejudice of a witness. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 413 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 4 - Relevancy and Its Limits.|Rule 413 - Medical actions; statements to ameliorate or mitigate adverse outcome.

Rule 413. Medical actions; statements to ameliorate or mitigate adverse outcome.Statements by a health care provider apologizing for an adverse outcome in medical treatment, offers to undertake corrective or remedial treatment or actions, and gratuitous acts to assist affected persons shall not be admissible to prove negligence or culpable conduct by the health care provider in an action brought under Article 1B of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes. (2004-149, s. 3.1.)
NC Gen Stat § 414 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 4 - Relevancy and Its Limits.|Rule 414 - Evidence of medical expenses.

Rule 414. Evidence of medical expenses.Evidence offered to prove past medical expenses shall be limited to evidence of the amounts actually paid to satisfy the bills that have been satisfied, regardless of the source of payment, and evidence of the amounts actually necessary to satisfy the bills that have been incurred but not yet satisfied. This rule does not impose upon any party an affirmative duty to seek a reduction in billed charges to which the party is not contractually entitled.  (2011-283, s. 1.1; 2011-317, s. 1.1.)
NC Gen Stat § 415 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 4 - Relevancy and Its Limits.|Rule 415 - Evidence of bankruptcy asbestos trust claims.

Rule 415. Evidence of bankruptcy asbestos trust claims.In any civil action asserting personal injury claiming disease based upon exposure to asbestos, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that bankruptcy trust claims materials are relevant, authentic, and admissible in evidence in the civil action.  (2018-4, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 501 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 5 - Privileges.|Rule 501 - General rule.

Rule 501. General rule.Except as otherwise required by the Constitution of the United States, the privileges of a witness, person, government, state, or political subdivision thereof shall be determined in accordance with the law of this State. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 601 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 6 - Witnesses.|Rule 601 - General rule of competency; disqualification of witness.

Rule 601. General rule of competency; disqualification of witness.(a) General rule. - Every person is competent to be a witness except as otherwise provided in these rules.(b) Disqualification of witness in general. - A person is disqualified to testify as a witness when the court determines that the person is (1) incapable of expressing himself or herself concerning the matter as to be understood, either directly or through interpretation by one who can understand him or her, or (2) incapable of understanding the duty of a witness to tell the truth.(c) Disqualification of interested persons. - Upon the trial of an action, or the hearing upon the merits of a special proceeding, a party or a person interested in the event, or a person from, through or under whom such a party or interested person derives his or her interest or title by assignment or otherwise, shall not be examined as a witness in his or her own behalf or interest, or in behalf of the party succeeding to his or her title or interest, against the executor, administrator or survivor of a deceased person, or the guardian of an incompetent person, or a person deriving his or her title or interest from, through or under a deceased or incompetent person by assignment or otherwise, concerning any oral communication between the witness and the deceased or incompetent person. However, this subdivision shall not apply when:(1) The executor, administrator, survivor, guardian, or person so deriving title or interest is examined in his or her own behalf regarding the subject matter of the oral communication.(2) The testimony of the deceased or incompetent person is given in evidence concerning the same transaction or communication.(3) Evidence of the subject matter of the oral communication is offered by the executor, administrator, survivor, guardian or person so deriving title or interest.Nothing in this subdivision shall preclude testimony as to the identity of the operator of a motor vehicle in any case.  (1983, c. 701, s. 1; 2011-29, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 602 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 6 - Witnesses.|Rule 602 - Lack of personal knowledge.

Rule 602. Lack of personal knowledge.A witness may not testify to a matter unless evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that he has personal knowledge of the matter. Evidence to prove personal knowledge may, but need not, consist of the testimony of the witness himself. This rule is subject to the provisions of Rule 703, relating to opinion testimony by expert witnesses. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 603 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 6 - Witnesses.|Rule 603 - Oath or affirmation.

Rule 603. Oath or affirmation.Before testifying, every witness shall be required to declare that he will testify truthfully, by oath or affirmation administered in a form calculated to awaken his conscience and impress his mind with his duty to do so. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 604 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 6 - Witnesses.|Rule 604 - Interpreters.

Rule 604. Interpreters.An interpreter is subject to the provisions of these rules relating to qualification as an expert and the administration of an oath or affirmation that he will make a true translation. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 605 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 6 - Witnesses.|Rule 605 - Competency of judge as witness.

Rule 605. Competency of judge as witness.The judge presiding at the trial may not testify in that trial as a witness. No objection need be made in order to preserve the point. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 606 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 6 - Witnesses.|Rule 606 - Competency of juror as witness.

Rule 606. Competency of juror as witness.(a) At the trial. - A member of the jury may not testify as a witness before that jury in the trial of the case in which he is sitting as a juror. If he is called so to testify, the opposing party shall be afforded an opportunity to object out of the presence of the jury.(b) Inquiry into validity of verdict or indictment. - Upon an inquiry into the validity of a verdict or indictment, a juror may not testify as to any matter or statement occurring during the course of the jury's deliberations or to the effect of anything upon his or any other juror's mind or emotions as influencing him to assent to or dissent from the verdict or indictment or concerning his mental processes in connection therewith, except that a juror may testify on the question whether extraneous prejudicial information was improperly brought to the jury's attention or whether any outside influence was improperly brought to bear upon any juror. Nor may his affidavit or evidence of any statement by him concerning a matter about which he would be precluded from testifying be received for these purposes. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 607 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 6 - Witnesses.|Rule 607 - Who may impeach.

Rule 607. Who may impeach.The credibility of a witness may be attacked by any party, including the party calling him. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 608 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 6 - Witnesses.|Rule 608 - Evidence of character and conduct of witness.

Rule 608. Evidence of character and conduct of witness.(a) Opinion and reputation evidence of character. - The credibility of a witness may be attacked or supported by evidence in the form of reputation or opinion as provided in Rule 405(a), but subject to these limitations: (1) the evidence may refer only to character for truthfulness or untruthfulness, and (2) evidence of truthful character is admissible only after the character of the witness for truthfulness has been attacked by opinion or reputation evidence or otherwise.(b) Specific instances of conduct. - Specific instances of the conduct of a witness, for the purpose of attacking or supporting his credibility, other than conviction of crime as provided in Rule 609, may not be proved by extrinsic evidence. They may, however, in the discretion of the court, if probative of truthfulness or untruthfulness, be inquired into on cross-examination of the witness (1) concerning his character for truthfulness or untruthfulness, or (2) concerning the character for truthfulness or untruthfulness of another witness as to which character the witness being cross-examined has testified.The giving of testimony, whether by an accused or by any other witness, does not operate as a waiver of his privilege against self-incrimination when examined with respect to matters which relate only to credibility. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 609 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 6 - Witnesses.|Rule 609 - Impeachment by evidence of conviction of crime.

Rule 609. Impeachment by evidence of conviction of crime.(a) General rule. - For the purpose of attacking the credibility of a witness, evidence that the witness has been convicted of a felony, or of a Class A1, Class 1, or Class 2 misdemeanor, shall be admitted if elicited from the witness or established by public record during cross-examination or thereafter.(b) Time limit. - Evidence of a conviction under this rule is not admissible if a period of more than 10 years has elapsed since the date of the conviction or of the release of the witness from the confinement imposed for that conviction, whichever is the later date, unless the court determines, in the interests of justice, that the probative value of the conviction supported by specific facts and circumstances substantially outweighs its prejudicial effect. However, evidence of a conviction more than 10 years old as calculated herein is not admissible unless the proponent gives to the adverse party sufficient advance written notice of intent to use such evidence to provide the adverse party with a fair opportunity to contest the use of such evidence.(c) Effect of pardon. - Evidence of a conviction is not admissible under this rule if the conviction has been pardoned.(d) Juvenile adjudications. - Evidence of juvenile adjudications is generally not admissible under this rule. The court may, however, in a criminal case allow evidence of a juvenile adjudication of a witness other than the accused if conviction of the offense would be admissible to attack the credibility of an adult and the court is satisfied that admission in evidence is necessary for a fair determination of the issue of guilt or innocence.(e) Pendency of appeal. - The pendency of an appeal therefrom does not render evidence of a conviction inadmissible. Evidence of the pendency of an appeal is admissible. (1983, c. 701, s. 1; 1999-79, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 610 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 6 - Witnesses.|Rule 610 - Religious beliefs or opinions.

Rule 610. Religious beliefs or opinions.Evidence of the beliefs or opinions of a witness on matters of religion is not admissible for the purpose of showing that by reason of their nature his credibility is impaired or enhanced; provided, however, such evidence may be admitted for the purpose of showing interest or bias. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 611 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 6 - Witnesses.|Rule 611 - Mode and order of interrogation and presentation.

Rule 611. Mode and order of interrogation and presentation.(a) Control by court. - The court shall exercise reasonable control over the mode and order of interrogating witnesses and presenting evidence so as to (1) make the interrogation and presentation effective for the ascertainment of the truth, (2) avoid needless consumption of time, and (3) protect witnesses from harassment or undue embarrassment.(b) Scope of cross-examination. - A witness may be cross-examined on any matter relevant to any issue in the case, including credibility.(c) Leading questions. - Leading questions should not be used on the direct examination of a witness except as may be necessary to develop his testimony. Ordinarily leading questions should be permitted on cross-examination. When a party calls a hostile witness, an adverse party, or a witness identified with an adverse party, interrogation may be by leading questions. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 612 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 6 - Witnesses.|Rule 612 - Writing or object used to refresh memory.

Rule 612. Writing or object used to refresh memory.(a) While testifying. - If, while testifying, a witness uses a writing or object to refresh his memory, an adverse party is entitled to have the writing or object produced at the trial, hearing, or deposition in which the witness is testifying.(b) Before testifying. - If, before testifying, a witness uses a writing or object to refresh his memory for the purpose of testifying and the court in its discretion determines that the interests of justice so require, an adverse party is entitled to have those portions of any writing or of the object which relate to the testimony produced, if practicable, at the trial, hearing, or deposition in which the witness is testifying.(c) Terms and conditions of production and use. - A party entitled to have a writing or object produced under this rule is entitled to inspect it, to cross-examine the witness thereon, and to introduce in evidence those portions which relate to the testimony of the witness. If production of the writing or object at the trial, hearing, or deposition is impracticable, the court may order it made available for inspection. If it is claimed that the writing or object contains privileged information or information not directly related to the subject matter of the testimony, the court shall examine the writing or object in camera, excise any such portions, and order delivery of the remainder to the party entitled thereto. Any portion withheld over objections shall be preserved and made available to the appellate court in the event of an appeal. If a writing or object is not produced, made available for inspection, or delivered pursuant to order under this rule, the court shall make any order justice requires, but in criminal cases if the prosecution elects not to comply, the order shall be one striking the testimony or, if justice so requires, declaring a mistrial. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 613 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 6 - Witnesses.|Rule 613 - Prior statements of witnesses.

Rule 613. Prior statements of witnesses.In examining a witness concerning a prior statement made by him, whether written or not, the statement need not be shown nor its contents disclosed to him at that time, but on request the same shall be shown or disclosed to opposing counsel. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 614 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 6 - Witnesses.|Rule 614 - Calling and interrogation of witnesses by court.

Rule 614. Calling and interrogation of witnesses by court.(a) Calling by court. - The court may, on its own motion or at the suggestion of a party, call witnesses, and all parties are entitled to cross-examine witnesses thus called.(b) Interrogation by court. - The court may interrogate witnesses, whether called by itself or by a party.(c) Objections. - No objections are necessary with respect to the calling of a witness by the court or to questions propounded to a witness by the court but it shall be deemed that proper objection has been made and overruled. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)