Rule 105 — Limiting evidence that is not admissible against other parties or for other purposes

Section I · General Provisions

Rule 105. Limiting evidence that is not admissible against other parties or for other purposes

2024 Manual for Courts-Martial, United States

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If the military judge admits evidence that is admissible against a party or for a purpose - but not against another party or for another purpose - the military judge, on timely request, must restrict the evidence to its proper scope and instruct the members accordingly.

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Discussion under R.C.M. 801(a)(5) — Military judge’s responsibilities; other matters

…instructions (for example, instructions on the limited purpose for which evidence has been introduced, see Mil. R. Evid. 105) may be given whenever the need arises.

Discussion under R.C.M. 801(d) — Military judge’s responsibilities; other matters

…later trial. Such a member would ordinarily be subject to a challenge for cause. See R.C.M. 912. See also Mil. R. Evid. 105 concerning instructing the members on evidence of uncharged misconduct.

Discussion under R.C.M. 920(e)(7) — Instructions on findings

…evidence was admitted (regardless of whether such evidence was offered by the prosecution of defense) ( see Mil. R. Evid. 105); the effect of character evidence ( see Mil. R. Evid. 404, 405); the effect of judicial notice ( see Mil.…