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STATE v. RYAN

No. 50216-1.

103 Wn.2d 165 (1984)

691 P.2d 197

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JOHN T. RYAN, Appellant.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

November 26, 1984.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John G. Burchard, Jr., for appellant.

Douglas S. Boole, Prosecuting Attorney, for respondent.

James E. Lobsenz of Washington Appellate Defender Association, amicus curiae for appellant.

WILLIAMS, C.J.

Hearsay statements of child victims of sexual abuse are conditionally admissible in criminal trials under RCW 9A.44.120. Defendant (appellant) John Ryan was convicted in Okanogan County of two counts of indecent liberties in a trial where hearsay statements of the two alleged victims were admitted under this statutory exception to the hearsay rule. Division Three of the Court of Appeals certified to this court the question whether RCW 9A.44.120 violates...

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