CHILDREN AND THE LAW
...The Child Witness
......The Oath
.........Case Law
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Failure to have child witness sworn during in-chambers interview may be reversible error.

If adequacy of oath not raised at trial court, issue deemed waived on appeal.

Testimony of 7-year-old properly admitted, even though minor did not understand meaning of oath; minor extensively voir dired and understood need to tell truth.

Detailed understanding of oath not required as long as minor understands should tell truth.