Child Witness (AM 00-4-07-SC)

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1. What is the starting rule on a child’s competence to testify? Multiple Choice Easy
2. Is the child’s age alone sufficient to require a competency examination? Multiple Choice Easy
3. Who conducts a child’s competency examination under Section 6? Multiple Choice Easy
4. A child asks to hold a familiar toy while testifying. Counsel objects solely because adults are not ordinarily allowed … Multiple Choice Medium
5. A support person begins suggesting answers while seated beside a child witness. Is that conduct permitted as emotional … Multiple Choice Medium
6. A young witness coherently describes what she saw and understands the duty to tell the truth. The defense shows no cont… Multiple Choice Hard
7. A court finds a child’s testimony credible by itself after proper examination. Counsel argues that a judgment can never… Multiple Choice Hard
8. The only ground advanced for a competency examination is the witness’s young age. Explain the court’s proper approach. Essay Medium
9. A child needs emotional support but the proposed support person is also a witness. Explain the safeguards. Essay Medium
10. May a judge adapt questioning and allow leading questions for a child while protecting the accused’s rights? Explain. Essay Medium
11. Does the Child Witness Rule apply only to criminal proceedings? Multiple Choice Easy
12. Who is a facilitator under the Rule? Multiple Choice Easy