An excited utterance must be made while the declarant was under the stress or excitement caused by the event or condition.

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An excited utterance is an exception to the hearsay rule, and for a statement to qualify as such, it must indeed be made while the declarant is under the stress or excitement caused by an event or condition, ensuring the spontaneity and sincerity of the statement.

An Excited Utterance Must Be Made While the Declarant Was