Evidence Rule 701

Rule 701. Opinion Testimony of Lay Witnesses 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 perception of the witness and (b) will assist in understanding the witness testimony or in determining a fact in issue. HISTORY:Adopted September 15, 1992 to be effective July 1, 1993.