Hearsay in United States Law - Hearsay Exceptions

Hearsay Exceptions

Some statements are defined as hearsay, but may nevertheless be admissible as evidence in court. These statements relate to exceptions to the general rule on hearsay. Some (but not all) exceptions to the hearsay rule apply only when the declarant is unavailable for testimony at the trial or hearing.

Many of the exceptions listed below are treated more extensively in individual articles.