Conditions for witnesses in criminal cases

Legal analysis: First, it has an interest in the parties to the case, including the defendant, the victim or other parties, such as close relatives of the parties; second, it has an interest in the outcome of the case, including myself and my close relatives having some kind of interest in the outcome of the case. Stake. However, persons who have an interest in the case but do not affect the impartial handling of the case may serve as witnesses in criminal proceedings.

Legal basis: Paragraph 1 of Article 67 of the "Interpretation on the Application of the Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China" clearly stipulates the scope of witnesses. Specifically, the following people should not be witnesses in criminal proceedings:

1. People who are mentally or physically disabled or young and do not have the ability to discern or express correctly.

2. A person who has an interest in the case and may affect the fair handling of the case.