NC · jury_instructions
N.C.P.I.—Crim. 105.10
RELIGIOUS BELIEFS OR OPINIONS.
When evidence has been received with regard to a witness'
religious beliefs or opinions, you must not consider that by reason of such
evidence that witness' credibility is impaired or enhanced. You may,
however, consider such evidence for the purpose of showing [interest]
[bias] and therefore what weight you wish to accord that witness'
testimony.
History
N.C.P.I.—Crim. 105.10 (May 2005). N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8C-1, RULE 610. Prepared by the North Carolina Conference of Superior Court Judges' Committee on Pattern Jury Instructions, assisted by the UNC School of Government; published by the School of Government.
Provenance
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- sog.unc.edu
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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