Statute · New York Civil Practice Law & Rules
N.Y. C.P.L.R. 4513 — Competency of person convicted of crime
N.Y. C.P.L.R. 4513
- Type
- Statute
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- New York Civil Practice Law & Rules
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 4513. Competency of person convicted of crime. 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…
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N.Y. C.P.L.R. 4513 — Competency of person convicted of crime is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 4513. Competency of person convicted of crime. 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.