In what circumstances can a minor be used as a witness in a criminal case?

California, United States of America

The following excerpt is from People v. Claxton, 129 Cal.App.3d 638, 181 Cal.Rptr. 281 (Cal. App. 1982):

In Bryan v. Superior Court (1972) 7 Cal.3d 575, 102 Cal.Rptr. 831, 498 P.2d 1079, the court examined the use against a minor of his admissions made in connection with juvenile court proceedings and concluded that such statements should not be used against a minor in criminal proceedings for policy reasons similar to those discussed in Harrington, and to provide the minor the protection of exclusionary rules which apply to all persons charged with the commission of crimes.

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