MATTER OF MAYRA T.


137 Misc.2d 253 (1987)

In the Matter of Mayra T. and Others, Children Alleged to be Abused.

Family Court, Bronx County.

March 17, 1987


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Peter L. Zimroth, Corporation Counsel (Thomas W. Bergdall and Deborah Frishman of counsel), for Commissioner of Social Services. Peter C. Kuper for respondent mother. Jose Sosa for respondent father. Stanley Carlin, Law Guardian.


MARJORY D. FIELDS, J.

The issue presented in this proceeding is what constitutes corroboration of a child's out-of-court statements under the 1985 amendment to Family Court Act § 1046 (a) (vi). The legislative history of the amendment (L 1985, ch 724) shows its purpose was to "expressly provide that the child's testimony is not necessary as corroboration of out-of-court statements of the child admitted...

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