Former testimony exception

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002200",
  "term": "Former testimony exception",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "An exception to the rule against hearsay that allows the admission of testimony given by a witness in a prior proceeding, provided the witness is unavailable and the party against whom the testimony is now offered had an opportunity and similar motive to develop the testimony by direct, cross, or redirect examination. This exception is codified in Rule 804(b)(1) of the Federal Rules of Evidence.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/former-testimony-exception/"
}