hearsay-related case law

Hearsay law concerns statements made outside of court offered to prove the truth of what was said, and generally aren’t allowed as evidence because their reliability can be questionable. Courts usually exclude hearsay to ensure fair trials, but there are exceptions, such as when the statement is made by a government official, or falls under recognized categories like admissions by a party. Notable case law, such as *Ohio v. Roberts* (1980), set standards for admitting hearsay if the statement has enough guarantees of trustworthiness. Over time, federal rules and case law have clarified how hearsay exceptions are applied in different contexts.