N.H. R. Evid. 605

As amended through September 26, 2024

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.

N.H. R. Evid. 605

Adopted April 20, 2017, eff. 7/1/2017.

2016 NHRE Update Committee Note

This rule was adopted by supreme court order dated April 20, 2017, effective July 1, 2017. The Committee recommended adoption of this rule, because it believes that it states the obvious, and there does not seem to be any reason to continue to exclude it.