Prior Consistent Statements (F.R.E. 801(d)(1)(B)) are statements made by a witness that are consistent with their previous statements on a particular subject. Depending on the context, prior consistent statements can be used to corroborate or bolster the witness’s testimony in court. Generally, these consist of three types of statements: 1. Spontaneous Statements: These are statements made without any prompting or suggestion by another party and are typically made shortly after an event. They are used to demonstrate that the witness’s memory of the events in question is consistent over time. 2. Prior Identifications: These are statements made by the witness that identify a person or object prior to the trial. They are used to demonstrate that the witness is able to accurately identify the person or object in question. 3. Prior Narratives: These are statements made by the witness that give a narrative of the events in question prior to the trial. They are used to demonstrate that the witness’s account of the events is consistent over time. Prior consistent statements are generally admissible in court under the Federal Rules of Evidence, provided that the statement is offered to corroborate the witness’s testimony and not to bolster their credibility.
Prior Consistent Statements (F.R.E. 801(d)(1)(B)) are statements made by a witness that are consistent with their previous statements on a particular subject. Depending on the context, prior consistent statements can be used to corroborate or bolster the witness’s testimony in court. Generally, these consist of three types of statements: 1. Spontaneous Statements: These are statements made without any prompting or suggestion by another party and are typically made shortly after an event. They are used to demonstrate that the witness’s memory of the events in question is consistent over time. 2. Prior Identifications: These are statements made by the witness that identify a person or object prior to the trial. They are used to demonstrate that the witness is able to accurately identify the person or object in question. 3. Prior Narratives: These are statements made by the witness that give a narrative of the events in question prior to the trial. They are used to demonstrate that the witness’s account of the events is consistent over time. Prior consistent statements are generally admissible in court under the Federal Rules of Evidence, provided that the statement is offered to corroborate the witness’s testimony and not to bolster their credibility.
