State v. Fraction’s Empirical Analysis

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39 state decisions

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1. “1. In addition to the admissibility of a statement under the provisions of section 492.303, the visual and aural recording of a verbal or nonverbal statement of a child when under the age of twelve who is alleged to be a victim of an offense under the provisions of chapter 565, 566 or 568, RSMo, is admissible into evidence if: [[Image here]] (4) The statement was not made in response to questioning calculated to lead the child to make a particular statement or to act in a particular way[.]”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Russell

2. ““Essentially, the statute precludes leading questions that put words into the child’s mouth. The interviewer may direct the child to areas of inquiry, but may not suggest any conduct or phrase a question so as to suggest an answer.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. McClintock