Rule 106 Remainder of or Related Writings or Recorded Statements

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FEDERAL RULES OF EVIDENCE

Rule 106. Remainder of or Related Writings or Recorded Statements

If a party introduces all or part of a writing or recorded statement, an adverse party may require the introduction, at that time, of any other part — or any other writing or recorded statement — that in fairness ought to be considered at the same time.

ILLINOIS RULES OF EVIDENCE

Rule 106. Remainder of or Related Writings or Recorded Statements

When a writing or recorded statement or part thereof is introduced by a party, an adverse party may require the introduction at that time of any other part or any other writing or recorded statement which ought in fairness to be considered contemporaneously with it.

COMMENTARY

Author's Commentary on Ill. R. Evid. 106

IRE 106 is identical to the federal rule before the latter's amendment solely for stylistic purposes effective December 1, 2011. The rule is an expression of the rule of completeness. It is limited to writings and recorded statements. It does not apply to conversations. The Notes of the Advisory Committee on Rules (1972) provides this explanation for the rule:

"The rule is based on two considerations. The first is the misleading impression created by taking matters out of context. The second is the inadequacy of repair work when delayed to a point later in the trial. [Citations.] The rule does not in any way circumscribe the right of

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