Connecticut · Connecticut General Statutes — Title 54, Criminal Procedure
Conn. Gen. Stat. (Title 54) § 54-86l: Admissibility in criminal or juvenile proceeding of statement by child twelve years of age or younger at time of statement relating to sexual offense or offense involving physical abuse against the child
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes evidentiary rules allowing statements from children age 12 or younger about sexual offenses or physical abuse to be admitted in criminal or juvenile proceedings under specified conditions.
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