Printable Format60-430. Religious belief. Every person has a privilege to refuse to disclose his or her theological opinion or religious belief unless his or her adherence or nonadherence to such an opinion or belief is material to an issue in the action other than that of his or her credibility as a witness.
History: L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-430; January 1, 1964.
Cross References to Related Sections:
Religious liberty, see Kansas Constitution, Bill of Rights, ยง 7.
Law Review and Bar Journal References:
"Dangerous Crossing: The Line Between Proper and Improper Argument," Hon. R. Scott McQuin, 70 J.K.B.A. No. 2, 14 (2001).
CASE ANNOTATIONS
1. Prosecutor's comments regarding witness changing from oath at preliminary hearing to affirmation at trial reversible error. State v. Rodriquez-Garcia, 23 K.A.2d 847, 849, 855, 937 P.2d 446 (1997).