CHILDREN AND THE LAW
...Evidentiary Issues
......Hearsay Rule Exceptions
.........Present Physical Condition
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Statements admissible to show existing state of mind, emotion or physical sensation.

6th Amendment does not require production of minor declarant or finding of unavailability before hearsay admitted under exceptions.

Victim’s complaint that part of her body hurt properly admitted; however, details thereof inadmissible.