Fla. Stat. § 90.801 : Evidence — Evidence Code — Hearsay; definitions; exceptions Date: 12 Apr 2016 TEXT PDF Current through Chapter 269 of the 2016 Legislative Session (1) The following definitions apply under this chapter: (a) A "statement" is: 1. An oral or written assertion; or 2. Nonverbal conduct of a person if it is intended by the person as an assertion. (b) A "declarant" is a person who makes a statement. (c) "Hearsay" is a statement, other than one made by the declarant while testifying at the trial or hearing, offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted. (2) A statement is not hearsay if the declarant testifies at the trial or hearing and is subject to cross-examination concerning the statement and the statement is: (a) Inconsistent with the declarant's testimony and was given under oath subject to the penalty of perjury at a trial, hearing, or other proceeding or in a deposition; (b) Consistent with the declarant's testimony and is offered to rebut an express or implied charge against the declarant of improper influence, motive, or recent fabrication; or (c) One of identification of a person made after perceiving the person. Fla. Stat. § 90.801 s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; ss. 19, 22, ch. 78-361; ss. 1, 2, ch. 78-379; s. 2, ch. 81-93; s. 497, ch. 95-147.