Rule 607. Who may impeach; party not bound by testimony
Rule 607. Who may impeach; party not bound by testimony. (a) The credibility of a witness may be attacked by any party, including the party calling the witness. (b) No party is bound by the testimony of any witness. History: Ad. Sup. Ct. Ord. 12729, Dec. 29, 1976, eff. July 1, 1977; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 7, 1990, eff. […]
Rule 608. Evidence of character and conduct of witness
Rule 608. Evidence of character and conduct of witness. (a) Opinion and reputation evidence of character. The credibility of a witness may be attacked or supported by evidence in the form of opinion or reputation, but subject to these limitations: (1) the evidence may refer only to character for truthfulness or untruthfulness, and (2) evidence of truthful character […]
Rule 601. Competency in general; disqualification
Rule 601. Competency in general; disqualification. (a) General rule competency. Every person is competent to be a witness except as otherwise provided in these rules. (b) Disqualification of witnesses. A person is disqualified to be a witness if the court finds that (1) the witness is incapable of expression concerning the matter so as to be understood by the […]
Rule 602. Lack of personal knowledge
Rule 602. Lack of personal knowledge. A witness may not testify as to a matter unless evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter. Evidence to prove personal knowledge may, but need not, consist of the witness’ own testimony. This rule is subject to the provisions of Rule […]
Rule 603. Oath or affirmation
Rule 603. Oath or affirmation. Before testifying, every witness shall be required to declare that the witness will testify truthfully, by oath or affirmation administered in a form calculated to awaken the witness’ conscience and impress the witness’ mind with the duty to do so. History: Ad. Sup. Ct. Ord. 12729, Dec. 29, 1976, eff. July 1, 1977; […]