Under the California Evidence Code, Which of the Following Is

question 55

Multiple Choice

Under the California Evidence Code, which of the following is a true statement?

• A) A child under the age of 10 does not need to take the standard oath or affirmation but may be required to promise to tell the truth.
• B) A person with a substantial cognitive impairment cannot testify if he or she cannot understand the standard oath or affirmation.
• C) A person can be disqualified to be a witness if he or she is incapable of understanding the duty of a witness to tell the truth.
• D) Both a and c are correct.

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