Record #:

20392

Author(s):

Sendor, Benjamin B.

Abstract:

Three recent decisions of the NC Supreme Court and the NC Court of Appeals interpret hearsay exceptions under the NC Code of Evidence in ways that have special significance in child abuse cases. This Memorandum summarizes these three cases, including the procedural steps they require for the admission of hearsay testimony in particular circumstances.

Source:

Administration of Justice Memorandum (NoCar KFN 7908 .A15 U6), Vol. Issue 1, Mar 1986, p1-8

Subject(s):

Hearsay evidence; Child abuse cases