Rule 106. REMAINDER OF OR RELATED WRITINGS

OR RECORDED STATEMENTS

If a party utilizes in court all or part of a writing or recorded statement, an

adverse party may require the introduction, at that time, of any other part—or

24 Now M.R. Crim. P. 8(d).

any other writing or recorded statement—that in fairness ought to be

considered at the time.

Maine Restyling Note [November 2014]

Maine Rule 106 is a little broader than its federal counterpart, in that it

authorizes the introduction in evidence of a writing or other parts of a writing

that is “utilized” in court, not just admitted. This is to allow a party to attempt

to counteract potentially incomplete or misleading handling or reference to

writings in court even if they are not formally offered in evidence. See Maine