Competency requires that the witness understands the nature of the proceedings and is able to accurately relate what transpired. The competency of a witness is not related to the hearsay rule, which is a rule of evidence that determines whether certain out-of-court statements can be admitted in court. Therefore, choices A and B are both required for competency, but competency does not require choice C.

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Competency Requires

Question 14

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Competency requires

A) that the witness understands the nature of the proceedings.
B) that the witness be able to accurately related what transpired.
C) that the witness is able to testify without violating the hearsay rule.
D) both a and b.

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