2007-06-26 11:26:54 · 7 answers · asked by djsalv01 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, you are thinking of the martial spouse exception.
2007-06-26 11:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by thirsty mind 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the case and what they will be testifying against. Most of the time a judge will not subject a child in a court room to testimony (they will do it in chambers with the lawyers and a child advocate worker). It also depends on the age of the child and mental status of that child.
2007-06-26 12:58:32 · answer #2 · answered by bellslady65 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states, yes. The court can compel a child to testify. It is usually done in chambers with the judge asking the child questions. No other parties are involved at that point. It is used in cases of abuse, drug use, etc.
2007-06-26 11:33:50 · answer #3 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to even do that to your child? A child loves both parents, I think its shameful to have the kids testify against one parent or the other.....you should be too!
2007-06-26 13:49:44 · answer #4 · answered by jonn449 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can especially if they are a key witness or victim in the case being tried. Their testimony may be kept private with the lawyers and judge only to prevent the child from feeling threatened or persuaded by guilt.
2007-06-26 11:36:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I think it's very wrong to teach a child to lie to a judge anyway.
2007-06-26 11:31:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2007-06-26 11:33:53 · answer #7 · answered by setter505 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋