Under Rule 611, which rule governs the scope of examinations, including the possibility of redirect and re-cross within the subject matter of the preceding examination?

• A. Rule 610
• B. Rule 611
• C. Rule 613
• D. Rule 612

Answer: (B)

The key idea is who controls how a witness is questioned and how far the questioning can go within each phase. Rule 611 sets the rules for the mode and order of interrogation and the presentation of evidence, including how redirect follows cross-examination and how re-cross is handled. It keeps redirect limited to matters brought out on cross and lets re-cross address matters raised on redirect, all within the same subject matter as the preceding examination. This focus on controlling scope and sequence ensures fairness and keeps the testimony orderly. Other rules cover different topics—credibility issues related to religion, or procedural items like using writings to refresh memory or prior statements—but they don’t govern the overall scope and flow of examinations the way this rule does.