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N.D. R. Ev. 405 (2026)

Rule 405. Methods Of Proving Character

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RULE 405. METHODS OF PROVING CHARACTER

Effective Date: 3/1/2014

(a) By Reputation or Opinion. When evidence of a person's character or character trait is admissible, it may be proved by testimony about the person's reputation or by testimony in the form of an opinion. On cross-examination of the character witness, the court may allow an inquiry into relevant specific instances of the person's conduct.

(b) By Specific Instances of Conduct. When a person's character or character trait is an essential element of a charge, claim, or defense, the character or trait may also be proved by relevant specific instances of the person's conduct.