Where an issue has been raised concerning the competency of a witness to testify:
A) the witness generally must take an oath, have original perception, recollection, and an ability to communicate.
B) a decision is made by the jury after instructions from the judge rather than the judge himself or herself.
C) the judge makes the decision subject to the approval of the jury.
D) the same standards that are used to determine the competency of a defendant to stand trial are applied.
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