# Iowa R. Evid. 5.406: Rule 5.406. Habit; routine practice. Evidence of a person’s habit or an organization’s routine

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IA_CH5_R5_406

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa R. Evid. 5.406
- **Heading:** Rule 5.406. Habit; routine practice. Evidence of a person’s habit or an organization’s routine
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Iowa Court Rules / Rules of Evidence / Chapter 5 - Rules of Evidence / Iowa R. Evid. 5.406

## Text

practice may be admitted to prove that on a particular occasion the person or organization acted
in accordance with the habit or routine practice. The court may admit this evidence regardless of
whether it is corroborated or whether there was an eyewitness.

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