New Jersey SJR32 allows prompt reports of sexual assault or employment discrimination to be admissible as a hearsay exception in court.
New Jersey SJR32 amends the Rules of Evidence to allow statements by a declarant relating to sexual assault or employment discrimination in certain cases. This resolution permits statements made spontaneously and voluntarily within a reasonable time after the crime, to a person the victim would typically turn to for support. The admissibility of such statements is subject to certain conditions, including the reliability of the sources and circumstances.
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