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- Title
USE WITH CAUTION: THE ILLINOIS HEARSAY EXCEPTION FOR CHILD VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE.
- Authors
Strle, Katherine J.
- Abstract
The article focuses on the hearsay exception for sexually abused children in Illinois. It states that the hearsay exception statutes become crucial in civil cases when parents are accused of child abuse and the court needs to determine whether it will suspend parental or custody rights. It discusses the state statutes that provide the hearsay rule with the exception and analyzes challenges with how the court applies hearsay exception statutes.
- Subjects
ILLINOIS; HEARSAY exceptions; LEGAL status of sexually abused children; STATUTES; ACTIONS &; defenses (Law); LEGAL status of parents
- Publication
DePaul Law Review, 2011, Vol 60, Issue 4, p1229
- ISSN
0011-7188
- Publication type
Article