# Alaska R. Evid. 103: Rule 103. Rulings on Evidence

> Alaska · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R103

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska R. Evid. 103
- **Heading:** Rule 103. Rulings on Evidence
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alaska Rules of Court / Alaska Rules of Evidence / Alaska R. Evid. 103

## Text

(a) Effect of Erroneous Ruling. Error may not be
predicated upon a ruling which admits or excludes evidence
unless a substantial right of the party is affected; and
(1) Objection. In case the ruling is one admitting
evidence, a timely objection or motion to strike appears of
record, stating the specific ground of objection, if the specific
ground was not apparent from the context; or
(2) Offer of Proof. In case the ruling is one excluding
evidence, the substance of the evidence was made known to
the court by offer or was apparent from the context within
which questions were asked.
(b) Record of Offer and Ruling. The court may add any
other or further statement which shows the character of the
evidence, the form in which it was offered, the objection made,
and the ruling thereon. It may direct the making of an offer in
question and answer form.
(c) Hearing of Jury. In jury cases, proceedings shall be
conducted, to the extent practicable, so as to prevent
inadmissible evidence from being suggested to the jury by any
means, such as making statements or offers of proof or asking
questions in the hearing of the jury.
(d) Plain Error. Nothing in this rule precludes taking
notice of plain errors affecting substantial rights although they
were not brought to the attention of the court.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska R. Evid. 101 Rule 101. Scope and Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R101.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 102 Rule 102. Purpose and Construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R102.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 103 Rule 103. Rulings on Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R103.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 104 Rule 104. Preliminary Questions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R104.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 105 Rule 105. Limited Admissibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R105.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 106 Rule 106. Remainder of, or Related Writings or Recorded Statements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R106.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 201 Rule 201. Judicial Notice of Fact](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R201.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 202 Rule 202. Judicial Notice of Law](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R202.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 203 Rule 203. Procedure for Taking Judicial Notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R203.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 301 Rule 301. Presumptions in General in Civil Actions and Proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R301.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 302 Rule 302. Applicability of Federal Law in Civil Actions and Proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R302.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 303 Rule 303. Presumptions in General in Criminal Cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R303.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 401 Rule 401. Definition of Relevant Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R401.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 402 Rule 402. Relevant Evidence Admissible](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R402.md)

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