P-34.1 - Youth Protection Act

Section 85.2 Disposition versions

2007-07-09

85.2. Exceptionally, the tribunal may dispense a child from testifying if it believes that testifying could be prejudicial to the mental or emotional development of the child.

1989, c. 53, s. 8; 1994, c. 35, s. 52; 2006, c. 34, s. 55.

1994-06-17

85.2. Any child under 14 years of age who, in the opinion of the tribunal, does not understand the meaning of an oath may be permitted to testify without that formality if the tribunal is of the opinion that he is able to report the facts known to him and understands that he has the duty to tell the truth.

Such testimony does not require corroboration.

1989, c. 53, s. 8; 1994, c. 35, s. 52.

1989-10-01

85.2. Any child under fourteen years of age who, in the opinion of the tribunal, does not understand the meaning of an oath or solemn affirmation may be permitted to testify without that formality if the tribunal is of the opinion that he is able to report the facts known to him and understands that he has the duty to tell the truth.

1989, c. 53, s. 8.