Iowa R. Evid. 5.403 (2026)

Rule 5.403 Excluding relevant evidence for prejudice, confusion, waste of time, or other reasons. The court may exclude relevant evidence if its probative value is substantially outweighed by a danger of one or more of the following: unfair prejudice, confusing the issues, misleading the jury, undue delay, wasting time, or needlessly presenting cumulative evidence. [Report 1983; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002; September 28, 2016, effective January 1, 2017]