Exceptions to rulings or orders of the court are unnecessary and for all purposes for which an exception has heretofore been necessary it is sufficient that a party, at the time the ruling or order of the court is made or sought, makes known to the court the action which that party desires the court to take or his or her objection to the action of the court and the grounds therefor; but if a party has no opportunity to object to a ruling or order, the absence of an objection does not thereafter prejudice that party.
[Effective October 1, 1981; amended effective September 1, 1995.]
(a) Harmless error. – Any error, defect, irregularity, or variance which does not affect substantial rights shall be disregarded.
(b) Plain error. – Plain errors or defects affecting substantial rights may be noticed although they were not brought to the attention of the court.
[Effective October 1, 1981.]