Michigan § 600.1436 - Witness; competency as affected by religion.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.1436 — Witness; competency as affected by religion., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 600.1436. Witness; competency as affected by religion.
No person may be deemed incompetent as a witness, in any court, matter or proceeding, on account of his opinions on the subject of religion. No witness may be questioned in relation to his opinions on religion, either before or after he is sworn.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 600.1436
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.1436 cover?
Section 600.1436 ("Witness; competency as affected by religion.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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