Fed. R. Evid. 605 — Judge’s Competency as a Witness

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Rule text

The presiding judge may not testify as a witness at the trial. A party need not object to preserve the issue.

Notes and Comments

(As amended Apr. 26, 2011, eff. Dec. 1, 2011.)

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