The proponent of the statement must inform the adverse party of the opponent's intention to offer the statement and the content of the statement sufficiently in advance of the proceeding to provide the defendant with a fair opportunity to prepare a response to the statement before the proceeding at which it is offered.
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.