Competency Of Witness Flashcards
1
Q
Generally any witness within the _ is considered to be competent (unless previously declared incompetent)
A
Age of reason
2
Q
Age of reason varies depending on the _ of the witness (2)
A
Maturity
Intelligence
3
Q
Age _ is usually cut off point
A
7
4
Q
Between ages 7-14, _ determines whether child is of sophistication to testify
A
Trial judge
5
Q
Not competent, cannot _
A
Testify
6
Q
Person declared incompetent by court if there has been a _ that he or she is deficient
A
Judicial determination
7
Q
Other terms of competency may arise in terms of _
A
Taking an oath
8
Q
Some maintain they cannot take an oath because of their _
A
Religious beliefs
9
Q
Religious beliefs resolved by stating they will tell the truth followed by _
A
So help me god
