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    The document discusses exemptions from the hearsay rule, stating that if a statement is not offered for the truth of the matter asserted, then it is not hearsay and is admissible. If the statement is offered for the truth of the matter asserted, it may still be admissible if it was previously made by a witness or party opponent, qualifying as an exemption from the hearsay rule.

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    EXEMPTIONS FROM THE HEARSAY RULE

    Does the statement have to be true to be relevant? (Is it OFFERED FOR THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER ASSERTED?)

    NO

    THEN THE STATEMENT IS NOT HEARSAY. IT IS ADMISSIBLE ON HEARSAY GROUNDS.

    YES

    Is the statement one previously made by a witness or by a party opponent?

    YES THEN THE STATEMENT MAY QUALIFY AS AN EXEMPTION FROM THE HEARSAY RULE AND BE ADMISSIBLE ON HEARSAY GROUNDS.

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