Fla. Stat. § 90.603

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 90.603 - Disqualification of witness

A person is disqualified to testify as a witness when the court determines that the person is:

(1) Incapable of expressing himself or herself concerning the matter in such a manner as to be understood, either directly or through interpretation by one who can understand him or her.

(2) Incapable of understanding the duty of a witness to tell the truth.

Fla. Stat. § 90.603

s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379; s.482, ch. 95-147.