Administration of Justice Bulletin #2008/07

Evidence Issues in Criminal Cases Involving Child Victims and Child Witnesses

Monday, December 1, 2008

This bulletin addresses evidence issues that require special consideration in cases involving child victims and child witnesses, including competency, oath or affirmation, examination of child witnesses, control of the courtroom, admissibility of a child's out-of-court statements, and opinion testimony.

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