Are a Child’s Statements to a Treating Psychologist Admissible Under Hinnant?

Published for NC Criminal Law on March 20, 2013.

Suppose a child victim of sexual abuse is referred to a psychologist for counseling. In the course of treatment the child reveals details about the abuse. If the child doesn’t testify at the later sex abuse trial, are the child’s statements to the psychologist admissible under the Rule 803(4) hearsay exception for statements made for ... Read more

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