2008 Minnesota Code
Chapters 595 - 605 Judicial Proof
Chapter 595 Witnesses
Section 595.06 Capacity of Witness

595.06 CAPACITY OF WITNESS.

When an infant, or a person apparently of weak intellect, is produced as a witness, the court may examine the infant or witness to ascertain capacity, and whether the person understands the nature and obligations of an oath, and the court may inquire of any person what peculiar ceremonies the person deems most obligatory in taking an oath.

History:

(9819) RL s 4665; 1986 c 444

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