State ex rel. Juvenile Department v. C. M. C.

This is a juvenile delinquency case in which youth appeals a judgment finding him within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court for an act that, if committed by an adult, would constitute harassment. ORS 166.065. Youth argues that the juvenile court erroneously admitted hearsay evidence under the domestic violence hearsay exception. OEC 803(26). For the reasons explained below, we agree and, therefore, reverse and remand.

We begin with a brief statement of the relevant facts. Youth lived in an apartment with his mother, Carte. Youth and Carte had an argument and, allegedly, a physical…