The presiding judge may not testify as a witness at the trial. A party need not object to preserve the issue.
Article VI. Witnesses
Rule 605. Judge’s Competency as a Witness
Effective January 1, 2014
Opinions in this dataset that cite Rule 605
No opinion in this dataset is coded as citing this rule.
Source: the Indiana Rules of Evidence, reproduced for browsing. Rule text as supplied, including the amendment to Rule 103(b) effective July 1, 2026 (Order, Cause No. 26S-MS-8); other rules carry their own effective dates. This is an unofficial copy; check the official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.