Md. R. Evid. 5-701

As amended through October 15, 2024

Rule 5-701 - Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses

If the witness is not testifying as an expert, the witness's testimony in the form of opinions or inferences is limited to those opinions or inferences which are (1) rationally based on the perception of the witness and (2) helpful to a clear understanding of the witness's testimony or the determination of a fact in issue.

Md. R. Evid. 5-701

This Rule is derived from F.R.Ev. 701.

Adopted Dec. 15, 1993, eff. 7/1/1994.