Ala. Code § 15-25-31

Current with legislation from 2024 effective through April 25, 2024.

Section 15-25-31 - Out-of-court statement - When admissible

An out-of-court statement made by a child under 12 years of age at the time the statement is made, or by a protected person as defined in Section 15-25-1, concerning an act that is a material element of any crime involving a physical offense, a sexual offense, or a violent offense, as defined in Section 15-25-39, which statement is not otherwise admissible in evidence, is admissible in evidence in criminal proceedings, if the requirements of Section 15-25-32 are met.

Ala. Code § 15-25-31 (1975)

Amended by Act 2022-201,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2022.

Amended by Act 2016-354,§ 2, eff. 5/11/2016.

Acts 1989, No. 89-876, p. 1754, §2; Acts 1994, No. 94-704, p. 1359, §1.