Citation

Myers JEB. Behav. Sci. Law 1993; 11(2): 121-133.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/bsl.2370110203

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Young children testify as witnesses with increasing frequency. This article describes the law regarding children's competence to testify. The article focuses on: (1) the elements of testimonial competence, including perception, memory, understanding the difference between the truth and a lie, and understanding the duty to tell the truth in court; (2) the requirement of personal knowledge of relevant facts; and (3) the requirement that the child take a religious oath or a secular affirmation.

Language: en