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A person shall not be incompetent as a witness in any court, matter, or proceeding by reason of the person's conviction of a crime. The conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude within 15 years shall be the only crime admissible in evidence given to affect the credibility of a witness.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Vermont Statutes Title 12. Court Procedure, § 1608. Conviction of crime - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/vt/title-12-court-procedure/vt-st-tit-12-sect-1608/
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