Minn. R. Evid. 601
As amended through July 3, 2024
Except as provided by these rules, the competency of a witness to give testimony shall be determined in accordance with law.
Minn. R. Evid. 601
Committee Comment-1977
As with Rule 501 this rule reflects the committee's adherence to the enabling legislation which attempts to limit the Court's authority to promulgate rules of evidence in this area. See Comment to Rule 501. Although Minn. Stat. §§ 595.02 to 595.08(1974) are referred to as competency statutes some in fact are statutes creating privilege. The general competency statutes are Minn. Stat. §§ 595.02(6) and 595.06 (1974) .