906.07 – Who may impeach.
906.07 Who may impeach. The credibility of a witness may be attacked by any party, including the party calling the witness. History: Sup. Ct. Order, 59 Wis. 2d R1, R169 (1973); 1991 a. 32.
906.08 – Evidence of character and conduct of witness.
906.08 Evidence of character and conduct of witness. (1) Opinion and reputation evidence of character. Except as provided in s. 972.11 (2), the credibility of a witness may be attacked or supported by evidence in the form of reputation or opinion, but subject to the following limitations: (a) The evidence may refer only to character […]
906.09 – Impeachment by evidence of conviction of crime or adjudication of delinquency.
906.09 Impeachment by evidence of conviction of crime or adjudication of delinquency. (1) General rule. For the purpose of attacking character for truthfulness, a witness may be asked whether the witness has ever been convicted of a crime or adjudicated delinquent and the number of such convictions or adjudications. If the witness’s answers are consistent […]
906.10 – Religious beliefs or opinions.
906.10 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 the witness’s credibility is impaired or enhanced. History: Sup. Ct. Order, 59 Wis. 2d R1, R184 (1973); 1991 a. 32.
906.11 – Mode and order of interrogation and presentation.
906.11 Mode and order of interrogation and presentation. (1) Control by judge. The judge shall exercise reasonable control over the mode and order of interrogating witnesses and presenting evidence so as to do all of the following: (a) Make the interrogation and presentation effective for the ascertainment of the truth. (b) Avoid needless consumption of […]
906.01 – General rule of competency.
906.01 General rule of competency. Every person is competent to be a witness except as otherwise provided in these rules. History: Sup. Ct. Order, 59 Wis. 2d R1, R157 (1973); Sup. Ct. Order No. 16-01, 2017 WI 13, 373 Wis. 2d xiii. The “best evidence rule” requires production of a writing to prove its contents. […]