# Ariz. R. Evid. 405: Rule 405. Methods of Proving Character

> Arizona · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARE_R405

## Section

- **Citation:** Ariz. R. Evid. 405
- **Heading:** Rule 405. Methods of Proving Character
- **Jurisdiction:** Arizona
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Arizona Court Rules / Rules of Evidence for Courts in the State of Arizona / Article IV. Relevancy and Its Limits / Rule 405

## Text

(a) By Reputation or Opinion. When evidence of a person's character or character trait is admissible, it may be proved by testimony about the person's reputation or by testimony in the form of an opinion. On cross-examination of the character witness, the court may allow an inquiry into relevant specific instances of the person's conduct. (b) By Specific Instances of Conduct. When a person's character or character trait is an essential element of a charge, claim, or defense, or pursuant to Rule 404(c), the character or trait may also be proved by relevant specific instances of the person's conduct.

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