# N.H. R. Ev. 405: Rule 405. Methods of Proving Character

> New Hampshire · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_EVID_ARTICLE_IV_RELEVANCY_AND_ITS_LIMITS_R405

## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. R. Ev. 405
- **Heading:** Rule 405. Methods of Proving Character
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** New Hampshire Court Rules / Rules of Evidence / ARTICLE_IV_RELEVANCY_AND_ITS_LIMITS / N.H. R. Ev. 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, the character or trait may also be proved by relevant specific instances of the person’s conduct.
2016 NHRE Update Committee Note
The amendment made by supreme court order dated April 20, 2017, effective July 1, 2017, made stylistic changes to the rule.

## Nearby sections

- [N.H. R. Ev. 401 Rule 401. Test for "Relevant Evidence"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_EVID_ARTICLE_IV_RELEVANCY_AND_ITS_LIMITS_R401.md)
- [N.H. R. Ev. 402 Rule 402. General Admissibility of Relevant Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_EVID_ARTICLE_IV_RELEVANCY_AND_ITS_LIMITS_R402.md)
- [N.H. R. Ev. 403 Rule 403. Excluding Relevant Evidence for Prejudice, Confusion, Waste of Time, or Other Reasons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_EVID_ARTICLE_IV_RELEVANCY_AND_ITS_LIMITS_R403.md)
- [N.H. R. Ev. 404 Rule 404. Character Evidence Not Admissible To Prove Conduct; Exceptions; Other Crimes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_EVID_ARTICLE_IV_RELEVANCY_AND_ITS_LIMITS_R404.md)
- [N.H. R. Ev. 405 Rule 405. Methods of Proving Character](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_EVID_ARTICLE_IV_RELEVANCY_AND_ITS_LIMITS_R405.md)
- [N.H. R. Ev. 406 Rule 406. Habit; Routine Practice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_EVID_ARTICLE_IV_RELEVANCY_AND_ITS_LIMITS_R406.md)
- [N.H. R. Ev. 407 Rule 407. Subsequent Remedial Measures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_EVID_ARTICLE_IV_RELEVANCY_AND_ITS_LIMITS_R407.md)
- [N.H. R. Ev. 408 Rule 408. Compromise and Offers To Compromise](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_EVID_ARTICLE_IV_RELEVANCY_AND_ITS_LIMITS_R408.md)
- [N.H. R. Ev. 409 Rule 409. Offers to Pay Medical and Similar Expenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_EVID_ARTICLE_IV_RELEVANCY_AND_ITS_LIMITS_R409.md)
- [N.H. R. Ev. 410 Rule 410. Pleas, Plea Discussions, and Related Statements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_EVID_ARTICLE_IV_RELEVANCY_AND_ITS_LIMITS_R410.md)
- [N.H. R. Ev. 411 Rule 411. Liability Insurance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_EVID_ARTICLE_IV_RELEVANCY_AND_ITS_LIMITS_R411.md)
- [N.H. R. Ev. 412 Rule 412. Evidence of Prior Sexual Activity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_EVID_ARTICLE_IV_RELEVANCY_AND_ITS_LIMITS_R412.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_EVID_ARTICLE_IV_RELEVANCY_AND_ITS_LIMITS_R405. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.