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N.J. R. Evid. 701 (2026)

Opinion Testimony of Lay Witnesses

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If a witness is not testifying as an expert, the witness' testimony in the form of opinions or inferences may be admitted if it:

(a) is rationally based on the witness’ perception and

(b) will assist in understanding the witness' testimony or determining a fact in issue.

NOTE: Adopted September 15, 1992 to be effective July 1, 1993; paragraphs (a) and (b) amended September 16, 2019 to be effective July 1, 2020.