Indiana Statutes
§ 34-45-2-12 — Effect of lack of religious belief; moral character
Indiana § 34-45-2-12
JurisdictionIndiana
Title 34CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Art. 45WITNESSES
Ch. 2Competent and Incompetent Witnesses
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Ind. Code § 34-45-2-12 (2026).
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Lack of belief in a supreme being or in the
Christian religion does not render a witness incompetent. However,
lack of religious belief may be shown upon the trial. In all questions
affecting the credibility of a witness, the general moral character of the
witness may be given in evidence.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-13.]
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
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