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La. Code Evid. Ann. art. 601 (2026)
General rule of competency
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CHAPTER 6. WITNESSES
Art. 601. General rule of competency
Every person of proper understanding is competent to be a witness except as otherwise provided by legislation.
Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.