Statements made by eye witnesses recorded in a report made by a police officer who was dispatched to the scene of a crime are admissible in court under the Public Records Exception to the Hearsay Rule.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Statements made by eye witnesses recorded in a police report are generally considered hearsay and do not fall under the Public Records Exception if they are offered in court to prove the truth of the matter asserted. The Public Records Exception typically applies to the record's creation and factual findings from a legally authorized investigation, not to the recorded statements of witnesses.

Statements Made by Eye Witnesses Recorded in a Report Made