V.   Occurrence

Admission or “admissibility” is the formal acceptance by adjudication of any evidence presented as part of an Argument.

Admissible evidence is relevant evidence that complies with the rules of relevance and integrity of existence defined by these Canons. Only admissible evidence may be presented in all Ecclesiastical, Civil and Criminal Matters.

Alleged evidence where its relevance and probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice may be excluded from admission to the proceedings at hand.

Alleged evidence obtained under duress relates to any verbal, written, video evidence obtained from a witness and/or suspect by law enforcement, court or other officials in circumstances where the man, woman or person was deliberately placed in a state of actual or implied pressure or fear in order to gain a response is not permitted to be admitted as evidence.

Alleged evidence obtained without proper warrant, cause or authority to search and seize such evidence is not permitted to be admitted as evidence.

In ruling upon the admissibility of evidence, the judge shall not discuss or comment upon the weight of the same or its bearing in the matter, but shall simply decide whether or not it is admissible; nor shall they, at any stage of the proceeding previous to the return of the verdict, make any remark to convey to the jury that will influence their opinion of the matter.

In ruling upon the admissibility of evidence to be presented to a jury, a judge or magistrate shall not apply any limitation or weight to restriction based on the presumed level of jurisprudence and professional legal knowledge of the jury. Instead, the admissibility of evidence before a jury shall be the same as if it were being presented to for admission before a panel of judges.