District of Columbia Statutes
§ 23-114 — Corroboration of a child witness’ testimony not required.
For purposes of prosecutions brought under Title 22 of the D.C. Official Code, independent corroboration of the testimony of a child victim is not required to warrant a conviction.
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Legislative History
May 3, 1985, D.C. Law 5-196, § 2(b), 31 DCR 5977
Nearby Sections
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§ 23-101
Conduct of prosecutions.§ 23-103
Statements prior to sentence.§ 23-103a
Rights of victims of crime.§ 23-105
Challenges to jurors.§ 23-106
Witnesses for defense; fees.§ 23-108
Depositions.§ 23-1101
Definitions.