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Super. Ct. Crim. R. 26
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Rule 26 Evidence
Rule Text
In every trial the testimony of witnesses must be taken in open court, unless otherwise provided by a statute or by these rules. The admissibility of evidence and the competency and privileges of witnesses shall be governed, except when a statute or these rules otherwise provide, by the principles of the common law as they may be interpreted by the courts in the light of reason and experience.