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 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 501 – General rule.
Rule 501. General rule. Except as otherwise required by the Constitution of the United States, the privileges of a witness, person, government, state, or political subdivision thereof shall be determined in accordance with the law of this State. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
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.)
Rule 604 – Interpreters.
Rule 604. Interpreters. An interpreter is subject to the provisions of these rules relating to qualification as an expert and the administration of an oath or affirmation that he will make a true translation. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
Rule 605 – Competency of judge as witness.
Rule 605. Competency of judge as witness. The judge presiding at the trial may not testify in that trial as a witness. No objection need be made in order to preserve the point. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
Rule 606 – Competency of juror as witness.
Rule 606. Competency of juror as witness. (a) At the trial. – A member of the jury may not testify as a witness before that jury in the trial of the case in which he is sitting as a juror. If he is called so to testify, the opposing party shall be afforded an opportunity […]
Rule 607 – Who may impeach.
Rule 607. Who may impeach. The credibility of a witness may be attacked by any party, including the party calling him. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)