§ 33.01 Introduction

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§ 33.01 Introduction

Exceptions to the hearsay rule are found in Rules 803, 804, and 807. This chapter discusses Rule 803, which specifies twenty-three exceptions that apply whether or not the declarant is available. Rule 804 specifies five exceptions that are applicable only if the declarant is unavailable; it is examined in the next chapter. Rule 807, the residual exception, is considered in chapter 35. In addition, exemptions to the hearsay rule, which function like exceptions, are explored in chapter 32.

There is no need to look for an exception until you first determine that the statement is...