Evidence of the beliefs or opinions of a witness on matters of religion shall not be admissible for the purpose of proving that by reason of the nature of the beliefs or opinions the witness’s credibility is impaired or enhanced.
History. Code 1981, § 24-6-610 , enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.
Cross references.
Religious beliefs or opinions, Fed. R. Evid. 610.
Law reviews.
For article, “An Analysis of Georgia’s Proposed Rules of Evidence,” see 26 Ga. St. B.J. 173 (1990).
Structure Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 24-6-601. General Rule of Competency
§ 24-6-602. Lack of Personal Knowledge
§ 24-6-603. Oath or Affirmation
§ 24-6-608. Evidence of Character and Conduct of Witness
§ 24-6-609. Impeachment by Evidence of Conviction of a Crime
§ 24-6-610. Religious Beliefs or Opinions
§ 24-6-611. Mode and Order of Witness Interrogation and Presentation
§ 24-6-612. Writing Used to Refresh Memory
§ 24-6-613. Prior Statements of Witnesses
§ 24-6-614. Calling and Interrogation of Witnesses by Court
§ 24-6-615. Exclusion of Witnesses
§ 24-6-616. Presence in Courtroom of Victim of Criminal Offense