In admissibility of a Statement of a Child, what must be true about the voices on the recording?

• A. All voices must be jurors.
• B. Each voice on the recording is identified.
• C. Voices must be recorded digitally only.
• D. Voices must not be altered.

Answer: (B)

In admissibility of a Statement of a Child, the crucial requirement is that each voice on the recording is identified. Knowing who is speaking on every part of the recording ensures the court can clearly attribute statements to the correct person, which is essential for reliability and for proper cross-examination. If any voice is unidentified, there’s a risk of misattributing statements, which could affect the case’s outcome. By identifying every speaker—whether the child, the interviewer, or any other participant—the recording becomes a trustworthy record that can be evaluated accurately in court.

The other options don’t fit because they address different ideas. Having jurors’ voices on the recording isn’t relevant to admissibility of a child’s statement. Requiring digital recording only isn’t necessary for admissibility of a child’s statement, since recordings can be in other formats. Claiming voices must not be altered is a general principle of integrity, but the specific requirement for admissibility in this context is identifying who is speaking on the recording.