Rule 606. Juror's Competency as a Witness

Category: Rules of Evidence Section: ARTICLE VI. WITNESSES

No juror may testify as a witness before other jurors in the same jury venire.

2016 NHRE Update Committee Note

The amendment made by supreme court order dated April 20, 2017, effective July 1, 2017, made stylistic and substantive changes to the rule.

New Hampshire Rule of Evidence 606 differs from Federal Rule of Evidence 606. Federal Rule of Evidence 606 includes a subsection (a) and a subsection (b). The language of subsection (a) of the federal rule is similar, but not identical, to the language set forth in New Hampshire Rule of Evidence 606. The language of New Hampshire Rule of Evidence 606 recognizes the unique nature of New Hampshire jury practice.

New Hampshire Rule of Evidence 606 does not include the language of Federal Rule of Evidence 606(b) beca

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