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Rule 803 — Exceptions to the rule against hearsay - regardless of whether the declarant is available as a witness

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The following are not excluded by the rule against hearsay, regardless of whether the declarant is available as a witness:
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The following are not excluded by the rule against hearsay, regardless of whether the declarant is available as a witness:
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Present Sense Impression.
A statement describing or explaining an event or condition, made while or immediately after the declarant perceived it.
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Present Sense Impression.
A statement describing or explaining an event or condition, made while or immediately after the declarant perceived it.
803(2) unchanged
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Excited Utterance.
A statement relating to a startling event or condition, made while the declarant was under the stress of excitement that it caused.
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Excited Utterance.
A statement relating to a startling event or condition, made while the declarant was under the stress of excitement that it caused.
803(3) unchanged
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Then-Existing Mental, Emotional, or Physical Condition.
A statement of the declarant's then-existing state of mind (such as motive, intent, or plan) or emotional, sensory, or physical condition (such as mental feeling, pain, or bodily health), but not including a statement of memory or belief to prove the fact remembered or believed unless it relates to the validity or terms of the declarant's will.
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Then-Existing Mental, Emotional, or Physical Condition.
A statement of the declarant's then-existing state of mind (such as motive, intent, or plan) or emotional, sensory, or physical condition (such as mental feeling, pain, or bodily health), but not including a statement of memory or belief to prove the fact remembered or believed unless it relates to the validity or terms of the declarant's will.
803(4) unchanged
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Statement Made for Medical Diagnosis or Treatment.
A statement that -
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Statement Made for Medical Diagnosis or Treatment.
A statement that -
803(4)(A) unchanged
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is made for - and is reasonably pertinent to - medical diagnosis or treatment; and
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is made for - and is reasonably pertinent to - medical diagnosis or treatment; and
803(4)(B) unchanged
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describes medical history; past or present symptoms or sensations; their inception; or their general cause.
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describes medical history; past or present symptoms or sensations; their inception; or their general cause.
803(5) unchanged
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Recorded Recollection.
A record that -
If admitted, the record may be read into evidence but may be received as an exhibit only if offered by an adverse party.
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Recorded Recollection.
A record that -
If admitted, the record may be read into evidence but may be received as an exhibit only if offered by an adverse party.
803(5)(A) unchanged
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is on a matter the witness once knew about but now cannot recall well enough to testify fully and accurately;
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is on a matter the witness once knew about but now cannot recall well enough to testify fully and accurately;
803(5)(B) unchanged
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was made or adopted by the witness when the matter was fresh in the witness's memory; and
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was made or adopted by the witness when the matter was fresh in the witness's memory; and
803(5)(C) unchanged
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accurately reflects the witness' knowledge.
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accurately reflects the witness' knowledge.
803(6) unchanged
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Records of a Regularly Conducted Activity.
A record of an act, event, condition, opinion, or diagnosis if:
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Records of a Regularly Conducted Activity.
A record of an act, event, condition, opinion, or diagnosis if:
803(6)(A) unchanged
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the record was made at or near the time by - or from information transmitted by - someone with knowledge;
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the record was made at or near the time by - or from information transmitted by - someone with knowledge;
803(6)(B) unchanged
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the record was kept in the course of a regularly conducted activity of a uniformed service, business, institution, association, profession, organization, occupation, or calling of any kind, whether or not conducted for profit;
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the record was kept in the course of a regularly conducted activity of a uniformed service, business, institution, association, profession, organization, occupation, or calling of any kind, whether or not conducted for profit;
803(6)(C) unchanged
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making the record was a regular practice of that activity;
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making the record was a regular practice of that activity;
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all these conditions are shown by the testimony of the custodian or another qualified witness, or by a certification that complies with Mil. R. Evid. 902(11) or with a statute permitting certification in a criminal proceeding in a court of the United States; and
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all these conditions are shown by the testimony of the custodian or another qualified witness, or by a certification that complies with Mil. R. Evid. 902(11) or with a statute permitting certification in a criminal proceeding in a court of the United States; and
803(6)(E) unchanged
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the opponent does not show that the source of information or the method or circumstance of preparation indicate a lack of trustworthiness. Records of regularly conducted activities include, but are not limited to, enlistment papers, physical examination papers, fingerprint cards, forensic laboratory reports, chain of custody documents, morning reports and other personnel accountability documents, service records, officer and enlisted qualification records, logs, unit personnel diaries, individual equipment records, daily strength records of prisoners, and rosters of prisoners.
Current text
the opponent does not show that the source of information or the method or circumstance of preparation indicate a lack of trustworthiness. Records of regularly conducted activities include, but are not limited to, enlistment papers, physical examination papers, fingerprint cards, forensic laboratory reports, chain of custody documents, morning reports and other personnel accountability documents, service records, officer and enlisted qualification records, logs, unit personnel diaries, individual equipment records, daily strength records of prisoners, and rosters of prisoners.
803(7) unchanged
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Absence of a Record of a Regularly Conducted Activity.
Evidence that a matter is not included in a record described in paragraph (6) if:
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Absence of a Record of a Regularly Conducted Activity.
Evidence that a matter is not included in a record described in paragraph (6) if:
803(7)(A) unchanged
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the evidence is admitted to prove that the matter did not occur or exist;
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the evidence is admitted to prove that the matter did not occur or exist;
803(7)(B) unchanged
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a record was regularly kept for a matter of that kind; and
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a record was regularly kept for a matter of that kind; and
803(7)(C) unchanged
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the opponent does not show that the possible source of the information or other circumstances indicate a lack of trustworthiness.
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the opponent does not show that the possible source of the information or other circumstances indicate a lack of trustworthiness.
803(8) unchanged
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Public Records.
A record or statement of a public office if:
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Public Records.
A record or statement of a public office if:
803(8)(A) unchanged
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it sets out:
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it sets out:
803(8)(A)(i) unchanged
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the office's activities;
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the office's activities;
803(8)(A)(ii) unchanged
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a matter observed while under a legal duty to report, but not including a matter observed by law-enforcement personnel and other personnel acting in a law enforcement capacity; or
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a matter observed while under a legal duty to report, but not including a matter observed by law-enforcement personnel and other personnel acting in a law enforcement capacity; or
803(8)(A)(iii) unchanged
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against the government, factual findings from a legally authorized investigation; and
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against the government, factual findings from a legally authorized investigation; and
803(8)(B) unchanged
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the opponent does not show that the source of information or other circumstances indicate a lack of trustworthiness. Notwithstanding subdivision (8)(A)(ii), the following are admissible as a record of a fact or event if made by a person within the scope of the person's official duties and those duties included a duty to know or to ascertain through appropriate and trustworthy channels of information the truth of the fact or event and to record such fact or event: enlistment papers, physical examination papers, fingerprint cards, forensic laboratory reports, chain of custody documents, morning reports and other personnel accountability documents, service records, officer and enlisted qualification records, court-martial conviction records, logs, unit personnel diaries, individual equipment records, daily strength records of prisoners, and rosters of prisoners.
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the opponent does not show that the source of information or other circumstances indicate a lack of trustworthiness. Notwithstanding subdivision (8)(A)(ii), the following are admissible as a record of a fact or event if made by a person within the scope of the person's official duties and those duties included a duty to know or to ascertain through appropriate and trustworthy channels of information the truth of the fact or event and to record such fact or event: enlistment papers, physical examination papers, fingerprint cards, forensic laboratory reports, chain of custody documents, morning reports and other personnel accountability documents, service records, officer and enlisted qualification records, court-martial conviction records, logs, unit personnel diaries, individual equipment records, daily strength records of prisoners, and rosters of prisoners.
803(9) unchanged
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Public Records of Vital Statistics.
A record of a birth, death, or marriage, if reported to a public office in accordance with a legal duty.
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Public Records of Vital Statistics.
A record of a birth, death, or marriage, if reported to a public office in accordance with a legal duty.
803(10) unchanged
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Absence of a Public Record.
Testimony - or a certification under Rule 902 - that a diligent search failed to disclose a public record or statement if:
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Absence of a Public Record.
Testimony - or a certification under Rule 902 - that a diligent search failed to disclose a public record or statement if:
803(10)(A) unchanged
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the testimony or certification is admitted to prove that
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the testimony or certification is admitted to prove that
803(10)(A)(i) unchanged
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the record or statement does not exist; or
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the record or statement does not exist; or
803(10)(A)(ii) unchanged
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a matter did not occur or exist, if a public office regularly kept a record or statement for a matter of that kind; and
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a matter did not occur or exist, if a public office regularly kept a record or statement for a matter of that kind; and
803(10)(B) unchanged
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a counsel for the government who intends to offer a certification provides written notice of that intent at least 14 days before trial, and the accused does not object in writing within 7 days of receiving the notice - unless the military judge sets a different time for the notice or the objection.
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a counsel for the government who intends to offer a certification provides written notice of that intent at least 14 days before trial, and the accused does not object in writing within 7 days of receiving the notice - unless the military judge sets a different time for the notice or the objection.
803(11) unchanged
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Records of Religious Organizations Concerning Personal or Family History.
A statement of birth, legitimacy, ancestry, marriage, divorce, death, relationship by blood or marriage, or similar facts of personal or family history, contained in a regularly kept record of a religious organization.
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Records of Religious Organizations Concerning Personal or Family History.
A statement of birth, legitimacy, ancestry, marriage, divorce, death, relationship by blood or marriage, or similar facts of personal or family history, contained in a regularly kept record of a religious organization.
803(12) unchanged
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Certificates of Marriage, Baptism, and Similar Ceremonies.
A statement of fact contained in a certificate:
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Certificates of Marriage, Baptism, and Similar Ceremonies.
A statement of fact contained in a certificate:
803(12)(A) unchanged
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made by a person who is authorized by a religious organization or by law to perform the act certified;
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made by a person who is authorized by a religious organization or by law to perform the act certified;
803(12)(B) unchanged
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attesting that the person performed a marriage or similar ceremony or administered a sacrament; and
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attesting that the person performed a marriage or similar ceremony or administered a sacrament; and
803(12)(C) unchanged
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purporting to have been issued at the time of the act or within a reasonable time after it.
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purporting to have been issued at the time of the act or within a reasonable time after it.
803(13) unchanged
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Family Records.
A statement of fact about personal or family history contained in a family record, such as a Bible, genealogy, chart, engraving on a ring, inscription on a portrait, or engraving on an urn or burial marker.
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Family Records.
A statement of fact about personal or family history contained in a family record, such as a Bible, genealogy, chart, engraving on a ring, inscription on a portrait, or engraving on an urn or burial marker.
803(14) unchanged
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Records of Documents that Affect an Interest in Property.
The record of a document that purports to establish or affect an interest in property if:
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Records of Documents that Affect an Interest in Property.
The record of a document that purports to establish or affect an interest in property if:
803(14)(A) unchanged
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the record is admitted to prove the content of the original recorded document, along with its signing and its delivery by each person who purports to have signed it;
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the record is admitted to prove the content of the original recorded document, along with its signing and its delivery by each person who purports to have signed it;
803(14)(B) unchanged
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the record is kept in a public office; and
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the record is kept in a public office; and
803(14)(C) unchanged
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a statute authorizes recording documents of that kind in that office.
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a statute authorizes recording documents of that kind in that office.
803(15) unchanged
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Statements in Documents that Affect an Interest in Property.
A statement contained in a document that purports to establish or affect an interest in property if the matter stated was relevant to the document's purpose unless later dealings with the property are inconsistent with the truth of the statement or the purport of the document.
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Statements in Documents that Affect an Interest in Property.
A statement contained in a document that purports to establish or affect an interest in property if the matter stated was relevant to the document's purpose unless later dealings with the property are inconsistent with the truth of the statement or the purport of the document.
803(16) unchanged
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Statements in Ancient Documents.
A statement in a document that was prepared before January 1, 1998, and whose authenticity is established.
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Statements in Ancient Documents.
A statement in a document that was prepared before January 1, 1998, and whose authenticity is established.
803(17) unchanged
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Market Reports and Similar Commercial Publications.
Market quotations, lists (including government price lists), directories, or other compilations that are generally relied on by the public or by persons in particular occupations.
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Market Reports and Similar Commercial Publications.
Market quotations, lists (including government price lists), directories, or other compilations that are generally relied on by the public or by persons in particular occupations.
803(18) unchanged
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Statements in Learned Treatises, Periodicals, or Pamphlets.
A statement contained in a treatise, periodical, or pamphlet if:
If admitted, the statement may be read into evidence but not received as an exhibit.
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Statements in Learned Treatises, Periodicals, or Pamphlets.
A statement contained in a treatise, periodical, or pamphlet if:
If admitted, the statement may be read into evidence but not received as an exhibit.
803(18)(A) unchanged
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the statement is called to the attention of an expert witness on cross-examination or relied on by the expert on direct examination; and
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the statement is called to the attention of an expert witness on cross-examination or relied on by the expert on direct examination; and
803(18)(B) unchanged
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the publication is established as a reliable authority by the expert's admission or testimony, by another expert's testimony, or by judicial notice.
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the publication is established as a reliable authority by the expert's admission or testimony, by another expert's testimony, or by judicial notice.
803(19) unchanged
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Reputation Concerning Personal or Family History.
A reputation among a person's family by blood, adoption, or marriage - or among a person's associates or in the community - concerning the person's birth, adoption, legitimacy, ancestry, marriage, divorce, death, relationship by blood, adoption, or marriage, or similar facts of personal or family history, age, ancestry, or other similar fact of the person's personal or family history.
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Reputation Concerning Personal or Family History.
A reputation among a person's family by blood, adoption, or marriage - or among a person's associates or in the community - concerning the person's birth, adoption, legitimacy, ancestry, marriage, divorce, death, relationship by blood, adoption, or marriage, or similar facts of personal or family history, age, ancestry, or other similar fact of the person's personal or family history.
803(20) unchanged
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Reputation Concerning Boundaries or General History.
A reputation in a community - arising before the controversy - concerning boundaries of land in the community or customs that affect the land, or concerning general historical events important to that community, State, or nation.
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Reputation Concerning Boundaries or General History.
A reputation in a community - arising before the controversy - concerning boundaries of land in the community or customs that affect the land, or concerning general historical events important to that community, State, or nation.
803(21) unchanged
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Reputation Concerning Character.
A reputation among a person's associates or in the community concerning the person's character.
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Reputation Concerning Character.
A reputation among a person's associates or in the community concerning the person's character.
803(22) unchanged
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Judgment of a Previous Conviction.
Evidence of a final judgment of conviction if:
The pendency of an appeal may be shown but does not affect admissibility. In determining whether a crime tried by court-martial was punishable by death, dishonorable discharge, or imprisonment for more than one year, the maximum punishment prescribed by the President under Article 56 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice at the time of the conviction applies without regard to whether the case was tried by general, special, or summary court-martial.
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Judgment of a Previous Conviction.
Evidence of a final judgment of conviction if:
The pendency of an appeal may be shown but does not affect admissibility. In determining whether a crime tried by court-martial was punishable by death, dishonorable discharge, or imprisonment for more than one year, the maximum punishment prescribed by the President under Article 56 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice at the time of the conviction applies without regard to whether the case was tried by general, special, or summary court-martial.
803(22)(A) unchanged
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the judgment was entered after a trial or guilty plea, but not a nolo contendere plea;
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the judgment was entered after a trial or guilty plea, but not a nolo contendere plea;
803(22)(B) unchanged
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the conviction was for a crime punishable by death, dishonorable discharge, or imprisonment for more than a year;
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the conviction was for a crime punishable by death, dishonorable discharge, or imprisonment for more than a year;
803(22)(C) unchanged
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the evidence is admitted to prove any fact essential to the judgment; and
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the evidence is admitted to prove any fact essential to the judgment; and
803(22)(D) unchanged
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when offered by the prosecution for a purpose other than impeachment, the judgment was against the accused.
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when offered by the prosecution for a purpose other than impeachment, the judgment was against the accused.
803(23) unchanged
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Judgments Involving Personal, Family, or General History, or a Boundary.
A judgment that is admitted to prove a matter of personal, family, or general history, or boundaries, if the matter:
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Judgments Involving Personal, Family, or General History, or a Boundary.
A judgment that is admitted to prove a matter of personal, family, or general history, or boundaries, if the matter:
803(23)(A) unchanged
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was essential to the judgment; and
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was essential to the judgment; and
803(23)(B) unchanged
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could be proved by evidence of reputation.
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could be proved by evidence of reputation.

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