6933-S AMH JUDI ZARO 019

SSB 6933 - H COMM AMD

By By Committee on Judiciary

ADOPTED 3/05/2008

   On page 2, line 33, after "conviction;" strike "and"

   On page 2, line 34, after "(g)" insert "Whether the probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of the issues, or misleading the jury, or by considerations of undue delay, waste of time, or needless presentation of cumulative evidence; and

   (h)"

EFFECT: Includes the probative value/prejudicial effect balancing test of Federal Rule 403 as a factor the trial judge must consider in evaluating whether evidence offered under the rule should be excluded.