This rule provides provides generally that hearsay is not admissible in evidence, “except as provided by law or by these rules.”

However, the definition of hearsay is complicated and there are myriad exceptions to the general rule. Careful study of Rules 801-807 along with constitutional confrontation clause protections is vital.

Selected Appellate Cases Citing Rule 802

State v. Camara, 2025 UT App 174 – Outlines procedure for counsel in objecting to improper testimony that violates Rule 802. “When a witness provides improper testimony, opposing counsel may object and develop the basis for the objection on the record, and the court may choose to remedy the error by striking the testimony and providing a curative instruction to the jury,”