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Idaho Code § 19-3001 (2026)

Rules for determining competency. 

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Rules for determining competency. 

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.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1949–1968 · leading case: State v. Storms, 372 P.2d 748 (Idaho 1962).
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State v. Storms, 372 P.2d 748 (Idaho 1962). · cites it 2× “§ 19-2110 expressly provides that the rules of evidence in civil actions are applicable also to criminal actions, and I.C. § 19-3001 provides: “The rules for determining the competency of witnesses in civil actions are applicable also to criminal actions and proceedings, except…”
State v. Johnson, 447 P.2d 10 (Idaho 1968). · cites it 2× “§ 9-201; I.C. § 19-3001. Thus, the defendant by his own testimony has declared himself incompetent to answer the question.”
State v. Kleier, 210 P.2d 388 (Idaho 1949). · cites it 2× “, expressly provides: “The rules of evidence in civil actions are applicable also to criminal actions,” and section 19-3001, I.C., further provides, “The rules for determining the competency of witnesses in civil actions are applicable also to criminal actions and proceedings”.”
State v. McGonigal, 403 P.2d 745 (Idaho 1965). · cites it 6× “I.C. § 19-3001, which provides: “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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