Juvenile
May 24, 2000
Court: Credible Kids' Hearsay Can Be Offered
SAN FRANCISCO - In a case with big consequences for dependency hearings involving very young children, the California Supreme Court ruled Monday that out-of-court statements by such children can serve as evidence as long as they are believable, even if the child is too young to be a competent witness.
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