Hearsay Evidence

Hearsay Evidence, in law, evidence based on the reports of others rather than the personal knowledge of a witness. This type of evidence is generally not admissible in United States courts, although exceptions to this rule are allowed in special circumstances.

For information on:

• statements made out of court by a person not available to testify, see Evidence: Hearsay and following sections of that article
• exception to rules excluding hearsay evidence, see Dying Declaration
• allowance of hearsay evidence in France and other European countries, see Criminal Procedure