G.H. v. State

Appellant, G.H., challenges his delinquency adjudication on two grounds. First, Appellant challenges the trial court’s finding that the child witness was competent to testify. We affirm this issue without comment. Second, Appellant argues the trial court’s findings of reliability pertaining to child hearsay statements were insufficient. We agree. However, under the facts of this case, the error was harmless. Accordingly, we affirm.

FACTUAL & PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Appellant was charged with sexual battery on a child under the age of twelve, and a bench trial was held. Over objection, the child…