Rule 605. Competency of judge as witness.
The judge presiding at the trial may not testify in that trial as a witness. No objection need be made in order to preserve the point. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Rule 601 - General rule of competency; disqualification of witness.
Rule 602 - Lack of personal knowledge.
Rule 603 - Oath or affirmation.
Rule 605 - Competency of judge as witness.
Rule 606 - Competency of juror as witness.
Rule 608 - Evidence of character and conduct of witness.
Rule 609 - Impeachment by evidence of conviction of crime.
Rule 610 - Religious beliefs or opinions.
Rule 611 - Mode and order of interrogation and presentation.
Rule 612 - Writing or object used to refresh memory.
Rule 613 - Prior statements of witnesses.
Rule 614 - Calling and interrogation of witnesses by court.