Alabama § 15-25-31 - Out-of-Court Statement - When Admissible.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 15-25-31 — Out-of-Court Statement - When Admissible., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-25-31. Out-of-Court Statement - When Admissible.
An out-of-court statement made by a witness or a victim who is a child under 18 years of age at the time the statement is made, or by a protected person as defined in Section 15-25-1, concerning an act that is a material element of any crime involving a physical offense, sexual offense, or violent offense, as defined in Section 15-25-39, which statement is not otherwise admissible in evidence, is admissible in evidence in any court proceedings, if the requirements of Section 15-25-32 are met.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 15-25-31
What does Code of Alabama § 15-25-31 cover?
Section 15-25-31 ("Out-of-Court Statement - When Admissible.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 15-25-31?
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