ER 805 addresses the concept of “hearsay within hearsay,” a situation where one hearsay statement contains another. Under this rule, such combined hearsay statements are not automatically excluded, provided that each part of the statement conforms to an exception under the hearsay rule. This ensures that even complex layers of hearsay can be admissible in court, but only if they meet the strict criteria set by the evidence rules.

Understanding ER 805 is essential for legal practitioners, as it allows for the admission of layered hearsay under specific circumstances, ensuring that relevant evidence is not unnecessarily excluded. Each hearsay layer must independently satisfy an exception to the hearsay rule for the entire statement to be admissible.

For more detailed information on ER 805, you can view the full text of the rule here.

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