Admissible Evidence

Admissible evidence is evidence that may be presented before the trier of fact (i.e., the judge or jury) for them to consider in deciding the case. Compare inadmissible evidence.

Rules of evidence determine what types of evidence is admissible, and the trial court judge applies these rules to the case. Generally, to be admissible, the evidence must be ) relevant and not outweighed by countervailing considerations (e.g., the evidence is unfairly prejudicial, confusing, a waste of time, privileged, or, among other reasons, based on hearsay).