Chris Obenshain
- Republican
- Delegate
- District 41
Primary
Admissibility of statements by children in certain cases. Increases from younger than 13 years of age to younger than 15 years of age at the time of trial or hearing the child age range for the hearsay exemption for an out-of-court statement made by a child who is the alleged victim of an offense against children describing any act directed against the child relating to such alleged offense.
A BILL to amend and reenact ยง 19.2-268.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to admissibility of statements by children in certain cases.
Left in Courts of Justice
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25100240D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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