Disqualifications

HRS §626-1, Rule 603.1, under Hawaii Rules Of Evidence.

HRS §626-1, Rule 603.1

Rule 603.1 Disqualifications. A person is disqualified to be a witness if the person is (1) incapable of expressing oneself so as to be understood, either directly or through interpretation by one who can understand the person, or (2) incapable of understanding the duty of a witness to tell the truth. [L 1980, c 164, pt of §1; gen ch 1985]