Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Children Testifying

Is there a law or statute that say's a child of a certain age can/cannot testify against a parent in a criminal proceeding.


Asked on 9/01/04, 4:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Shane Jimison Jimison/Homiller, PLC

Re: Children Testifying

as far as I know, there is no law or statute. A 4 year old can testify as far as I can tell. The likliehood of a very small child testifying is minor. They're not reliable witnesses, and the judges have wide discretion in their testimony.

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Answered on 9/01/04, 5:54 pm


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