Rule 2:401 Definition of “Relevant Evidence”

Evidence is "relevant" if it helps prove or disprove something important in a case. Even a small connection to the facts can make evidence relevant.

Courts use this as a basic test before allowing evidence in a trial. If a piece of evidence makes a disputed fact even slightly more or less likely to be true, it passes this test. Think of it as a low bar: the evidence just needs to matter in some way to what is being decided.