Does hearsay need to be confirmed by the child in this context?

Does hearsay need to be confirmed by the child in this context?

• A. Yes
• B. Only with a supervisor
• C. Not applicable
• D. No

Answer: (D)

Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of what it asserts. It’s only admissible if a recognized exception or exclusion applies, or if the declarant testifies and can be cross-examined. In cases involving a child, statements obtained through proper interviews can be admitted if they fit an exception or are otherwise admissible, and the child does not have to confirm the hearsay for it to be admissible. The key point is the statement’s admissibility under hearsay rules, not the child confirming it.

Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of what it asserts. It’s only admissible if a recognized exception or exclusion applies, or if the declarant testifies and can be cross-examined. In cases involving a child, statements obtained through proper interviews can be admitted if they fit an exception or are otherwise admissible, and the child does not have to confirm the hearsay for it to be admissible. The key point is the statement’s admissibility under hearsay rules, not the child confirming it.