Rule 807 is known for which exception?

• A. Dying Declaration
• B. The Residual (Catch-All) Exception for Hearsay Not Covered by Other Listed Exceptions
• C. Authentication
• D. Originals and Duplicates

Answer: (B)

Rule 807 creates the residual, or catch-all, exception for hearsay not covered by other listed exceptions. It’s used when a statement isn’t within the standard exceptions in Rules 803 or 804 but still has equivalent guarantees of trustworthiness, is offered to prove a material fact, and is more probative on the point than any other reasonably available evidence, with admission serving the ends of justice. This makes it the best fit for statements that don’t fit the enumerated exceptions yet deserve admission because of their reliability and usefulness in the case.

Dying declaration is a specific hearsay exception for statements made about the cause or circumstances of death, not the residual catch-all. Authentication concerns proving that evidence is what it is (a separate foundational requirement, not a hearsay exception). Originals and duplicates pertain to the admissibility of original documents versus copies, governed by different rules (not a hearsay exception).