Maryland SB465 allows out-of-court statements in criminal trials for felonies and assault in the second degree if the defendant caused the.

Maryland SB465 modifies the admissibility of out-of-court statements in criminal trials. Specifically, it permits the use of such statements if the defendant is charged with a felony or assault in the second degree and has caused the declarant's unavailability. The Maryland Rules of Evidence apply strictly, and the court must find by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant engaged in wrongdoing that led to the declarant's unavailability.

Maryland SB465 allows out-of-court statements in criminal trials for felonies and assault in the second degree if the defendant caused the.

Maryland SB465 modifies the admissibility of out-of-court statements in criminal trials. Specifically, it permits the use of such statements if the defendant is charged with a felony or assault in the second degree and has caused the declarant's unavailability. The Maryland Rules of Evidence apply strictly, and the court must find by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant engaged in wrongdoing that led to the declarant's unavailability.