Ariz. R. Evid. 601

As amended through August 22, 2024

Rule 601 - Competency to Testify in General

Every person is competent to be a witness unless these rules or an applicable statute provides otherwise.

Ariz. R. Evi. 601

Amended Sept. 8, 2011, effective 1/1/2012.

COMMENT TO 2012 AMENDMENT

The language of Rule 601 has been amended to conform to the federal restyling of the Evidence Rules to make them more easily understood and to make style and terminology consistent throughout the rules. These changes are intended to be stylistic only. There is no intent to change any result in any ruling on evidence admissibility.

HISTORICAL NOTE

Source:

Federal Rules of Evidence, Rule 601, (modified).