§ Rule601 Competency in General; Disqualification

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Rule601. Competency in General; Disqualification

    (a) General Rule of Competency. Every person is competent to be a witness except as otherwise provided in these rules.

    (b) Disqualification of Witness. A person is disqualified to be a witness if the court finds that (1) the proposed witness is incapable of communicating concerning the matter so as to be understood by the judge and jury either directly or through interpretation by one who can understand the proposed witness, (2) the proposed witness is incapable of understanding the duty of a witness to tell the truth, (3) the proposed witness lacked any reasonable ability to perceive the matter or (4) the proposed witness lacks any reasonable ability to remember the matter. An interpreter is subject to all the provisions of these rules relating to witnesses.