A Hearsay Declarant Is Considered Unavailable as a Witness at Trial

question 43

Multiple Choice

A hearsay declarant is considered unavailable as a witness at trial if:

• A)the declarant cannot testify because the statements are privileged.
• B)the declarant no longer recalls the statement.
• C)the declarant cannot attend court due to severe mental illness.
• D)All of these qualify as unavailable witnesses

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