Rule 611 – Mode and order of interrogation and presentation.
Rule 611. Mode and order of interrogation and presentation. (a) Control by court. – The court shall exercise reasonable control over the mode and order of interrogating witnesses and presenting evidence so as to (1) make the interrogation and presentation effective for the ascertainment of the truth, (2) avoid needless consumption of time, and (3) […]
Rule 612 – Writing or object used to refresh memory.
Rule 612. Writing or object used to refresh memory. (a) While testifying. – If, while testifying, a witness uses a writing or object to refresh his memory, an adverse party is entitled to have the writing or object produced at the trial, hearing, or deposition in which the witness is testifying. (b) Before testifying. – […]
Rule 613 – Prior statements of witnesses.
Rule 613. Prior statements of witnesses. In examining a witness concerning a prior statement made by him, whether written or not, the statement need not be shown nor its contents disclosed to him at that time, but on request the same shall be shown or disclosed to opposing counsel. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
Rule 614 – Calling and interrogation of witnesses by court.
Rule 614. Calling and interrogation of witnesses by court. (a) Calling by court. – The court may, on its own motion or at the suggestion of a party, call witnesses, and all parties are entitled to cross-examine witnesses thus called. (b) Interrogation by court. – The court may interrogate witnesses, whether called by itself or […]
Rule 615 – Exclusion of witnesses.
Rule 615. Exclusion of witnesses. At the request of a party the court may order witnesses excluded so that they cannot hear the testimony of other witnesses, and it may make the order of its own motion. This rule does not authorize exclusion of (1) a party who is a natural person, or (2) an […]
Rule 616 – Alternative testimony of witnesses with an intellectual or developmental disability in civil cases and special proceedings.
Rule 616. Alternative testimony of witnesses with an intellectual or developmental disability in civil cases and special proceedings. (a) Definitions. – The following definitions apply to this section: (1) The definitions set out in G.S. 122C-3. (2) Remote testimony. – A method by which a witness testifies outside of an open forum and outside of […]
Rule 610 – Religious beliefs or opinions.
Rule 610. Religious beliefs or opinions. Evidence of the beliefs or opinions of a witness on matters of religion is not admissible for the purpose of showing that by reason of their nature his credibility is impaired or enhanced; provided, however, such evidence may be admitted for the purpose of showing interest or bias. (1983, […]
Rule 601 – General rule of competency; disqualification of witness.
Rule 601. General rule of competency; disqualification of witness. (a) General rule. – Every person is competent to be a witness except as otherwise provided in these rules. (b) Disqualification of witness in general. – A person is disqualified to testify as a witness when the court determines that the person is (1) incapable of […]
Rule 602 – Lack of personal knowledge.
Rule 602. Lack of personal knowledge. A witness may not testify to a matter unless evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that he has personal knowledge of the matter. Evidence to prove personal knowledge may, but need not, consist of the testimony of the witness himself. This rule is subject to the provisions […]
Rule 603 – Oath or affirmation.
Rule 603. Oath or affirmation. Before testifying, every witness shall be required to declare that he will testify truthfully, by oath or affirmation administered in a form calculated to awaken his conscience and impress his mind with his duty to do so. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)