Sec. 3. If:
(1) a statement made knowingly and voluntarily cannot be admitted as evidence against a child because of failure to meet the requirements of section 1 of this chapter; and
(2) the child testifies in the child's own defense;
the statement may be admitted to impeach the child as a witness in the same manner as evidence of any other prior inconsistent statement can be admitted for impeachment.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-3(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures
31-32-5-1. Waiver of Rights Guaranteed to Child
31-32-5-2. Child's Waiver of Right to Meaningful Consultation
31-32-5-3. Admissibility of Excluded Statement for Impeachment Purposes
31-32-5-4. Waiver of Rights During Custodial Interrogation
31-32-5-5. Parent's Waiver of Right to Representation by Counsel