(a) A person shall not be disqualified as a witness in any action because of, (1) his interest in the outcome of the action as a party or otherwise, (2) his disbelief in the existence of a supreme being, or (3) his conviction of crime.

Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 52-145

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.

(b) A person’s interest in the outcome of the action or his conviction of crime may be shown for the purpose of affecting his credibility.