Me. R. Evid. 605

As amended through February 27, 2023

Rule 605 - Judge's Competency As a Witness

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

Me. R. Evid. 605

Adopted effective 1/1/2015.

Maine Restyling Note [November 2014]

Maine Rule 605 and Federal Rule 605 are substantively identical, and therefore the Advisory Committee recommends adoption of the language of the restyled Federal Rule.

Federal Restyling Committee Note

The language of Rule 605 has been amended as part of the 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.

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