What's the difference between ABA Model Rules and FRE 702?

ABA Model Rules (Rule 1.1 · 1.6 · 3.3 · 5.1–5.3 · Op 512) and FRE 702 (expert testimony · reliability gatekeeping) are distinct cite-anchors. Planisphere's evidence record maps both controls for evaluator review; sufficiency remains evaluator-specific.

Do I need both ABA Model Rules and FRE 702 in my record?

If both apply to your tool deployment, yes — and the record maps both controls in one artifact at no extra cost.

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ABA Model Rules vs FRE 702.

Two regulatory anchors. Planisphere's evidence record maps both controls. This page is the comparison query's canonical destination.

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When to lead with ABA Model Rules.

Use ABA Model Rules as the primary anchor when the evaluator is shaped this way.

Audience. Rule 1.1 · 1.6 · 3.3 · 5.1–5.3 · Op 512.

Shape. open book · brass bar tabs.

Where it lives in the record. The ABA Model Rules cite-anchor pins next to every artifact in ATTESTATION.json. See the ABA Model Rules brief for the field-level mapping.

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When to lead with FRE 702.

Use FRE 702 as the primary anchor when the evaluator is shaped this way.

Audience. expert testimony · reliability gatekeeping.

Shape. gavel · brass head + ink handle + base.

Where it lives in the record. The FRE 702 cite-anchor pins next to every artifact in ATTESTATION.json. See the FRE 702 brief for the field-level mapping.

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Both at once.

The evidence record maps both anchors for review — you don't have to pick.

Planisphere's evidence record is multi-control by construction. ABA Model Rules and FRE 702 are both keys in the record's requirement list; the same SHA-pinned, Merkle-rooted artifact gives both evaluators a shared review record.

The requirement list is open — add any standard the regulator names. See the full compliance-control register.

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