What is the current state of the law on the hearsay exception?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. S.N. (In re S.N.), E055823 (Cal. App. 2014):
trustworthiness' or 'indicia of reliability' that permits its admission in evidence without the constitutional requirement of cross-examination." (People v. Greenberger (1997) 58 Cal.App.4th 298, 329.) Where a "statement falls within this hearsay exception [it] also satisfies the requirements of the confrontation clause. [Citations.]" (Id. at pp. 329-330; see also People v. Fuentes (1998) 61 Cal.App.4th 956, 965-966.)
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