Testimonial Statements

Statements are testimonial when primary purpose is to establish facts for prosecution.

Related Confrontation Clause rules

• Confrontation ClauseThe Sixth Amendment bars testimonial hearsay unless witness unavailable and prior cross occurred.
• Non-Testimonial StatementsStatements for emergency response are typically non-testimonial.

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