RI · rules
R.I. R. Evid. 614
Calling and Interrogation of Witnesses by the Court
(a) Calling
by Court. The court may, on its own motion or by suggestion of a party, call
witnesses, and all parties are entitled to cross-examine witnesses thus called.
(b) Interrogation by Court. The court may interrogate witnesses, whether called
by itself or by a party.
(c) Objections. Objections to the calling of witnesses by the court or to
interrogation by it may be made at the time or at the next available opportunity when
the jury is not present.
Provenance
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- courts.ri.gov
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- 2026-09-24
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- 2026-09-24
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