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New York Consolidated Laws, Civil Practice Law and Rules - CVP § 4513. Competency of person convicted of crime

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A person who has been convicted of a crime is a competent witness;  but the conviction may be proved, for the purpose of affecting the weight of his testimony, either by cross-examination, upon which he shall be required to answer any relevant question, or by the record.  The party cross-examining is not concluded by such person's answer.

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