1707

Although this is a public record, Rule 803(8)(A)(ii) specifically excludes from the exception reports by law enforcement personnel.
Be careful of triple negatives -- the police report rule is an exception to an exception, and so will be excluded as hearsay.

Questions? Email tanford@indiana.edu, and refer to 1707.

In part 2 of the problem, suppose the fingerprint analysis were offered as a business record? After all, this is Field’s occupation.  What argument can the opponent make that this is inadmissible hearsay? When you think you have the answer, click here.