A finding of unavailability under Section 15-25-32(2)a.1., 3., 4., 5. and 6. must be supported by expert testimony.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.
Article 2 - The Child Sexual Abuse Victim Protection Act of 1989.
Section 15-25-30 - Short Title.
Section 15-25-31 - Out-of-Court Statement - When Admissible.
Section 15-25-32 - Out-of-Court Statement - Requirements for Admissibility.
Section 15-25-33 - Expert Testimony as to Unavailability of Child to Testify.
Section 15-25-34 - Corroborative Evidence Prerequisite to Admission of Statement.
Section 15-25-35 - Notice to Adverse Party.
Section 15-25-36 - Court to Inform Jury as to Out-of-Court Statement.
Section 15-25-37 - Factors in Considering Trustworthiness of Statement.
Section 15-25-39 - "A Child Physical Offense, Sexual Offense, and Exploitation" Defined.
Section 15-25-40 - Effect Upon Otherwise Admissible Out-of-Court Statements.