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This chapter covers the court procedures concerning witness testimony and the evidentiary rules of admissibility. Examples include expert witness testimony, hearsay evidence, and courtroom accommodations. Those with disabilities, mental illnesses, and children face challenges when testifying in court, including competency issues and bias about their credibility or believability as witnesses. Some require accommodations to decrease the stress and trauma of testifying in court. For defendants with disabilities and mental illnesses, defense attorneys often hire expert witnesses to identify and present mitigating factors of legal responsibility and to ensure fair and just outcomes. The chapter concludes with considerations and recommendations from experts in the field for legal professionals to support victims, witnesses, and defendants in court.

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Witness Testimony and Evidentiary Standards—Accommodations and Support Strategies for Children and Individuals with Mental Illnesses and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

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    2025年

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  • Melanie Clark Mogavero

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This chapter covers the court procedures concerning witness testimony and the evidentiary rules of admissibility. Examples include expert witness testimony, hearsay evidence, and courtroom accommodations. Those with disabilities, mental illnesses, and children face challenges when testifying in court, including competency issues and bias about their credibility or believability as witnesses. Some require accommodations to decrease the stress and trauma of testifying in court. For defendants with disabilities and mental illnesses, defense attorneys often hire expert witnesses to identify and present mitigating factors of legal responsibility and to ensure fair and just outcomes. The chapter concludes with considerations and recommendations from experts in the field for legal professionals to support victims, witnesses, and defendants in court.