California · Penal Code
PEN §1321: The rules for determining the competency of witnesses in civil actions are applicable also to criminal actions and proceedings, except as otherwise provided in this Code.
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This statute applies civil witness competency rules to criminal cases, unless the criminal code provides different rules.
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The rules for determining the competency of witnesses in civil actions are applicable also to criminal actions and proceedings, except as otherwise provided in this Code.
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