# Wis. Stat. § 904.02: Relevant evidence generally admissible; irrelevant evidence inadmissible

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.02

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Stat. § 904.02
- **Heading:** Relevant evidence generally admissible; irrelevant evidence inadmissible
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WI Code / Chapter 904 / Section 904.02

## Text

All relevant evidence is admissible, except as otherwise provided by the constitutions of the United States and the state of Wisconsin, by statute, by these rules, or by other rules adopted by the supreme court. Evidence which is not relevant is not admissible.

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 59 Wis. 2d R1, R70 (1973).

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Stat. § 904.01 Definition of “relevant evidence”.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.01.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.02 Relevant evidence generally admissible; irrelevant evidence inadmissible.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.02.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.03 Exclusion of relevant evidence on grounds of prejudice, confusion, or waste of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.03.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.04 Character evidence not admissible to prove conduct; exceptions; other crimes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.04.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.05 Methods of proving character.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.05.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.06 Habit; routine practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.06.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.07 Subsequent remedial measures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.07.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.08 Compromise and offers to compromise.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.08.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.09 Payment of medical and similar expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.09.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.10 Offer to plead guilty; no contest; withdrawn plea of guilty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.10.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.11 Liability insurance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.11.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.12 Statement of injured; admissibility; copies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.12.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.13 Information concerning crime victims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.13.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.14 Inadmissibility of statement by health care provider of apology or condolence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.14.md)

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