General rule of competency
La. Code Evid. art. 601
in effect601. 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.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=72489Fetched: 10/20/2026
