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R.I. R. Evid. 607

Who May Impeach

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The credibility of a witness may be attacked

by any party, including the party calling the witness, except that the party calling the

witness shall not impeach the witness' credit by evidence of bad character unless, in

the view of the trial justice, the interests of justice so require.

Provenance

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Edition: 2026-09-24
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