Nebraska Mock Trial Rules

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Evidence Rules

Nebraska Evidence Rules

Citation: Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 27-101 to 27-1103

Nebraska's evidence rules are codified as statutes (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 27) rather than court rules, giving the legislature direct control over amendments
Nebraska follows the Daubert standard for expert testimony under § 27-702 as adopted in Schafersman v. Agland Coop
Nebraska's residual hearsay exception under § 27-803(23) has stricter notice requirements than FRE 807

Rule	Description
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 27-702	Expert testimony must be based on sufficient facts, reliable principles, and reliable application; court acts as gatekeeper following Daubert
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 27-404(2)	Other acts evidence is admissible for proof of motive, opportunity, intent, preparation, plan, knowledge, identity, or absence of mistake; notice required upon request
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 27-801(4)(a)	Prior inconsistent statements given under oath are admissible as substantive evidence, broader than common law approach

Civil Procedure

Nebraska Court Rules of Pleading in Civil Cases (Neb. Ct. R. Pldg.)

Criminal Procedure

Nebraska Revised Statutes ch. 29 (Criminal Procedure)

Nebraska has a unified District Court system serving as the general trial court across 12 judicial districts
Nebraska is unique in having a unicameral legislature, meaning evidence statute amendments follow a single-chamber process
Voir dire is conducted by attorneys with court oversight; expansive questioning is permitted in criminal cases

Civil Jury Size

Criminal Jury Size

Unanimity Required

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