These rules govern the introduction of evidence in proceedings, both civil and criminal, in Federal courts. While they do not apply to suits in state courts, the rules of many states have been closely modeled on these provisions. Federal Rules of Evidence (2001) ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS ARTICLE II. JUDICIAL NOTICE ARTICLE III. PRESUMPTIONS IN CIVIL ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE IV.

LII: An overview of evidence law with links to key primary and secondary sources.