# R.I. R. Evid. 103: Rule 103. Rulings on Evidence. — (a) Effect of Erroneous Ruling. Error may

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## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. R. Evid. 103
- **Heading:** Rule 103. Rulings on Evidence. — (a) Effect of Erroneous Ruling. Error may
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Rhode Island Court Rules / Rhode Island Judiciary / Rhode Island Rules of Evidence / R.I. R. Evid. 103

## Text

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.

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