Translation of "The United States Federal Rules of Evidence (2004)"

Author: Chen Jierong
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This book is a translation and interpretation of one of the most influential unification evidence laws in the world——《Federal Rules of Evidence (2004)》。The content of this code covers both the relevance of evidence, the issue of testimonial evidence, and the hearsay rule, as well as the admissibility of evidence, and also focuses on the burden of proof, such as the burden of persuasion. Since its establishment in 1975, the Federal Rules of Evidence has undergone several revisions, with the most significant one being the 2001 amendments. The 2004 version released is essentially the result of the 2001 revisions. Most U.S. states have their own Evidence Laws, with some of the most influential being the California Evidence Code, the Indiana Evidence Code, and the Washington Evidence Code. Although the Federal Rules of Evidence only applies to civil and criminal cases in federal courts, many state evidence laws are based on the Federal Rules of Evidence, which further strengthens its legislative influence across U.S. states. Based on the translation of the original text, this book also provides line-by-line interpretations to reveal the legislative intent and normative content of each provision. This makes it easier for us to study and research. If readers find the translated provisions difficult to understand, they can refer to the original English text or the interpretation section.