CHILDREN AND THE LAW
...The Child Witness
......Special Court Procedural Rules
.........Leading Questions
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Leading questions may not be asked on direct or redirect examination.

Leading questions may be asked of child under age 10 or of a dependent person with a substantial cognitive impairment for certain crimes.

Leading questions on direct exam of child witness is acknowledged exception to traditional view that leading questions undesirable; child may use anatomical dolls or other devices to assist her in testifying.

Court has discretion to permit use of leading questions with child witness, but must be careful to avoid suggesting answers.

Court has discretion to permit use of leading questions on direct examination of child witness.