Vermont H0005 amends the hearsay exception to include statements by children aged 13 to 15 who are victims of abuse.

Vermont H0005 modifies Rule 804a of the Vermont Rules of Evidence to expand the hearsay exception to include statements made by children aged 13 to 15 who are victims of abuse. This change allows such statements to be admissible in civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings if certain conditions are met, including that the statements were not made in preparation for a legal proceeding and that the child is available to testify.

Vermont H0005 amends the hearsay exception to include statements by children aged 13 to 15 who are victims of abuse.

Vermont H0005 modifies Rule 804a of the Vermont Rules of Evidence to expand the hearsay exception to include statements made by children aged 13 to 15 who are victims of abuse. This change allows such statements to be admissible in civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings if certain conditions are met, including that the statements were not made in preparation for a legal proceeding and that the child is available to testify.