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State of New Jersey v. G. C. (A-51-05)

Argued April 3, 2006 -- Decided July 24, 2006

RIVERA-SOTO, J., writing for the Court.

This appeal presents the question of what is required in order to declare a child sexual abuse victim competent to testify. In order to protect privacy concerns, defendant G. C. is referred to by his initials and all other members of G. C.’s family, including his daughter, are referred to by pseudonyms.