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N.J. R. Evid. 602 (2026)

Lack of Personal Knowledge

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A witness may testify to a matter only if evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter. Evidence to prove personal knowledge may consist of the witness’ own testimony. This rule does not apply to expert testimony under Rule 703.

NOTE: Adopted September 15, 1992 to be effective July 1, 1993; amended September 15, 2004 to be effective July 1, 2005; caption and text amended September 16, 2019 to be effective July 1, 2020.