Depositions of Alleged Victim in Child Molestation Cases
In a visitation case, a party sought to depose 13-year-old girl who had accused him of kissing, fondling and touching her. The girl was a sleepover guest of the parties' minor son. Â Trial court barred him from taking the child's deposition. Georgia Court of Appeals reversed with direction that the court allow the deposition but consider appropriate limitations/protections for the child.