# Prior Identification

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RDlkcCHHTrvFbBSyra6z3sk

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Out-of-Court Identification

## Definition

Prior Identification is a statement made by a witness identifying a person after perceiving them, which is admissible as non-hearsay evidence if the witness testifies at a trial or hearing and is subject to cross-examination concerning the statement. This rule allows for the admission of identification statements made by a witness during or shortly after observing the person in question, including statements made while identifying the person in a photo or lineup.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R82DCY9wpy8RlxYrwn0NIya

**Deprecated:** False