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residual exception in North Carolina

26 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2023 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Carolina courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (12)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Smithgreen
nc · 1985 · cited in 11 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1987–2021
2 sentences

2021See State v. Smith, 315 N.C. 76, 97 (1985). ¶ 41 In order to facilitate effective judicial review of a decision to admit or exclude statements under the residual exception, a trial court must “make adequate findings of fact and conclusions of law sufficient to allow a reviewing court to determine whether the trial court abused its discretion in making its ruling.” State v. Sargeant, 365 N.C. 58, 65 (2011).

2021See State v. Smith, 315 N.C. 76, 97 (1985). ¶ 41 In order to facilitate effective judicial review of a decision to admit or exclude statements under the residual exception, a trial court must “make adequate findings of fact and conclusions of law sufficient to allow a reviewing court to determine whether the trial court abused its discretion in making its ruling.” State v. Sargeant, 365 N.C. 58, 65 (2011).

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State v. Triplettgreen
nc · 1986 · cited in 6 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2020
2 sentences

2018In State v. Triplett , the Supreme Court adopted a six-part test for admitting statements under the residual exception in Rule 804(b)(5) : (1) has proper notice been given; (2) is the hearsay covered by any of the exceptions listed in Rule 804(b)(1)-(4); (3) is the hearsay statement trustworthy; (4) is the statement material; (5) is the statement more probative on the issue than any other evidence which the proponent can procure through reasonable efforts; and (6) will the interests of justice be best served by admission. 316 N.C. 1 , 9, 340 S.E.2d 736 , 741 (1986).

2018In State v. Triplett , the Supreme Court adopted a six-part test for admitting statements under the residual exception in Rule 804(b)(5) : (1) has proper notice been given; (2) is the hearsay covered by any of the exceptions listed in Rule 804(b)(1)-(4); (3) is the hearsay statement trustworthy; (4) is the statement material; (5) is the statement more probative on the issue than any other evidence which the proponent can procure through reasonable efforts; and (6) will the interests of justice be best served by admission. 316 N.C. 1 , 9, 340 S.E.2d 736 , 741 (1986).

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State v. Sargeantgreen
nc · 2011 · cited in 4 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2021
2 sentences

2021See State v. Smith, 315 N.C. 76, 97 (1985). ¶ 41 In order to facilitate effective judicial review of a decision to admit or exclude statements under the residual exception, a trial court must “make adequate findings of fact and conclusions of law sufficient to allow a reviewing court to determine whether the trial court abused its discretion in making its ruling.” State v. Sargeant, 365 N.C. 58, 65 (2011).

2021See State v. Smith, 315 N.C. 76, 97 (1985). ¶ 41 In order to facilitate effective judicial review of a decision to admit or exclude statements under the residual exception, a trial court must “make adequate findings of fact and conclusions of law sufficient to allow a reviewing court to determine whether the trial court abused its discretion in making its ruling.” State v. Sargeant, 365 N.C. 58, 65 (2011).

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State v. Nicholsgreen
nc · 1988 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1991–2018
2 sentences

2018When determining trustworthiness, the court should consider: "(1) the declarant's personal knowledge of the underlying event; (2) the declarant's motivation to speak the truth; (3) whether the declarant recanted; and (4) the reason, within the meaning of Rule 804(a), for the declarant's unavailability." State v. Nichols , 321 N.C. 616 , 624, 365 S.E.2d 561 , 566 (1988) (citations omitted).

2018When determining trustworthiness, the court should consider: "(1) the declarant's personal knowledge of the underlying event; (2) the declarant's motivation to speak the truth; (3) whether the declarant recanted; and (4) the reason, within the meaning of Rule 804(a), for the declarant's unavailability." State v. Nichols , 321 N.C. 616 , 624, 365 S.E.2d 561 , 566 (1988) (citations omitted).

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State v. McLaughlingreen
nc · 1986 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1988–2011
2 sentences

2011“To be admissible under the residual exception to the hearsay rule, the hearsay statement must possess ‘guarantees of trustworthiness’ that are equivalent to the other exceptions contained in Rule 804(b).” State v. McLaughlin, 316 N.C. 175, 179 , 340 S.E.2d 102, 104 (1986) (quoting United States v. Bailey, 581 F.2d 341, 348 (3d Cir. 1978)).

2011“To be admissible under the residual exception to the hearsay rule, the hearsay statement must possess ‘guarantees of trustworthiness’ that are equivalent to the other exceptions contained in Rule 804(b).” State v. McLaughlin, 316 N.C. 175, 179 , 340 S.E.2d 102, 104 (1986) (quoting United States v. Bailey, 581 F.2d 341, 348 (3d Cir. 1978)).

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State v. Deanesgreen
nc · 1988 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1993–2000
2 sentences

2000See State v. Deanes, 323 N.C. 508, 515 , 374 S.E.2d 249, 254-55 (1988), cert. denied, 490 U.S. 1101 , 109 S.Ct. 2455 , 104 L.Ed.2d 1009 (1989); State v. Triplett, 316 N.C. 1, 8-9 , 340 S.E.2d 736, 740-41 (1986); Smith, 315 N.C. at 92 , 337 S.E.2d at 844 .

2000See State v. Deanes, 323 N.C. 508, 515 , 374 S.E.2d 249, 254-55 (1988), cert. denied, 490 U.S. 1101 , 109 S.Ct. 2455 , 104 L.Ed.2d 1009 (1989); State v. Triplett, 316 N.C. 1, 8-9 , 340 S.E.2d 736, 740-41 (1986); Smith, 315 N.C. at 92 , 337 S.E.2d at 844 .

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Brown v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1989 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See State v. Deanes, 323 N.C. 508, 515 , 374 S.E.2d 249, 254-55 (1988), cert. denied, 490 U.S. 1101 , 104 L.

2000See State v. Deanes, 323 N.C. 508, 515 , 374 S.E.2d 249, 254-55 (1988), cert. denied, 490 U.S. 1101 , 109 S.Ct. 2455 , 104 L.Ed.2d 1009 (1989); State v. Triplett, 316 N.C. 1, 8-9 , 340 S.E.2d 736, 740-41 (1986); Smith, 315 N.C. at 92 , 337 S.E.2d at 844 .

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Henderson v. Battle Creek Medical Education Corp.green
scotus · 1989 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See State v. Deanes, 323 N.C. 508, 515 , 374 S.E.2d 249, 254-55 (1988), cert. denied, 490 U.S. 1101 , 104 L.

2000See State v. Deanes, 323 N.C. 508, 515 , 374 S.E.2d 249, 254-55 (1988), cert. denied, 490 U.S. 1101 , 109 S.Ct. 2455 , 104 L.Ed.2d 1009 (1989); State v. Triplett, 316 N.C. 1, 8-9 , 340 S.E.2d 736, 740-41 (1986); Smith, 315 N.C. at 92 , 337 S.E.2d at 844 .

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United States v. Milton Edward Baileygreen
ca3 · 1978 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1986–2011
2 sentences

2011“To be admissible under the residual exception to the hearsay rule, the hearsay statement must possess ‘guarantees of trustworthiness’ that are equivalent to the other exceptions contained in Rule 804(b).” State v. McLaughlin, 316 N.C. 175, 179 , 340 S.E.2d 102, 104 (1986) (quoting United States v. Bailey, 581 F.2d 341, 348 (3d Cir. 1978)).

1986United States v. Bailey, 581 F. 2d 341 (3d Cir. 1978).

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State v. Kinggreen
nc · 2001 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010In "determining ... trustworthiness, the following considerations are at issue: (1) whether the declarant had personal knowledge of the underlying events, (2) whether the declarant is motivated to speak the truth or otherwise, (3) whether the declarant has ever recanted the statement, and (4) whether the declarant is available at trial for meaningful cross-examination." Valentine, 357 N.C. at 518 , 591 S.E.2d at 852 (citing State v. King, 353 N.C. 457, 479 , 546 S.E.2d 575, 592 (2001), cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1147 , 122 S.Ct. 1107 , 151 L.Ed.2d 1002 (2002); State v. Tyler, 346 N.C. 187, 195 , 4

2010In "determining ... trustworthiness, the following considerations are at issue: (1) whether the declarant had personal knowledge of the underlying events, (2) whether the declarant is motivated to speak the truth or otherwise, (3) whether the declarant has ever recanted the statement, and (4) whether the declarant is available at trial for meaningful cross-examination." Valentine, 357 N.C. at 518 , 591 S.E.2d at 852 (citing State v. King, 353 N.C. 457, 479 , 546 S.E.2d 575, 592 (2001), cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1147 , 122 S.Ct. 1107 , 151 L.Ed.2d 1002 (2002); State v. Tyler, 346 N.C. 187, 195 , 4

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Surber v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1989 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000See State v. Deanes, 323 N.C. 508, 515 , 374 S.E.2d 249, 254-55 (1988), cert. denied, 490 U.S. 1101 , 109 S.Ct. 2455 , 104 L.Ed.2d 1009 (1989); State v. Triplett, 316 N.C. 1, 8-9 , 340 S.E.2d 736, 740-41 (1986); Smith, 315 N.C. at 92 , 337 S.E.2d at 844 .

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United States v. James A. \Bubba\" Mathis"green
· 1977 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
1 sentence

1985See, e.g., United States v. Mathis, 559 F. 2d 294 (5th Cir. 1977) (court faced with defendant’s recalcitrant wife who, after making sworn statements and testifying before a grand jury as to defendant’s involvement in the crime, refused to testify against him at trial.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in North Carolina. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
White v. White green
nc · 1985
2 sentences

2022In view of these findings, the MAR court’s determination that McCormick’s testimony was sufficiently trustworthy and admissible under the residual exception was not “manifestly unsupported by reason . . . [or] so arbitrary that it could not have been the result of a reasoned decision.” White, 312 N.C. at 777 .

2022In view of these findings, the MAR court’s determination that McCormick’s testimony was sufficiently trustworthy and admissible under the residual exception was not “manifestly unsupported by reason . . . [or] so arbitrary that it could not have been the result of a reasoned decision.” White, 312 N.C. at 777 .

22022–2022
State v. Stutts green
ncctapp · 1992
2 sentences

2018Thus, we held "that finding a witness unavailable to testify because of an inability to tell truth from fantasy prevents that witness' out-of-court statements from possessing guarantees of trustworthiness to be admissible at trial under the residual exception set forth in Rule 804(b)(5)." Id. at 562-63 , 414 S.E.2d at 64 -65 .

2018Thus, we held "that finding a witness unavailable to testify because of an inability to tell truth from fantasy prevents that witness' out-of-court statements from possessing guarantees of trustworthiness to be admissible at trial under the residual exception set forth in Rule 804(b)(5)." Id. at 562-63 , 414 S.E.2d at 64 -65 .

22018–2018
State v. Holden green
ncctapp · 1992
2 sentences

2018The State cites State v. Holden , 106 N.C.

2018The State cites State v. Holden, 106 N.C.

21993–2018
In re W.H. green
ncctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2023In re W.H., 261 N.C.

12023–2023
State v. Brigman green
ncctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2018State v. Brigman , 178 N.C.

2018State v. Brigman, 178 N.C.

12018–2018
Brissett v. First Mount Vernon Industrial Loan Ass'n green
ncctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2018Loan Ass'n ., 233 N.C.

12018–2018
Galbreath v. New York City Board of Education green
scotus · 1997
1 sentence

2010In "determining ... trustworthiness, the following considerations are at issue: (1) whether the declarant had personal knowledge of the underlying events, (2) whether the declarant is motivated to speak the truth or otherwise, (3) whether the declarant has ever recanted the statement, and (4) whether the declarant is available at trial for meaningful cross-examination." Valentine, 357 N.C. at 518 , 591 S.E.2d at 852 (citing State v. King, 353 N.C. 457, 479 , 546 S.E.2d 575, 592 (2001), cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1147 , 122 S.Ct. 1107 , 151 L.Ed.2d 1002 (2002); State v. Tyler, 346 N.C. 187, 195 , 4

12010–2010
Click v. Alabama green
scotus · 1997
1 sentence

2010In "determining ... trustworthiness, the following considerations are at issue: (1) whether the declarant had personal knowledge of the underlying events, (2) whether the declarant is motivated to speak the truth or otherwise, (3) whether the declarant has ever recanted the statement, and (4) whether the declarant is available at trial for meaningful cross-examination." Valentine, 357 N.C. at 518 , 591 S.E.2d at 852 (citing State v. King, 353 N.C. 457, 479 , 546 S.E.2d 575, 592 (2001), cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1147 , 122 S.Ct. 1107 , 151 L.Ed.2d 1002 (2002); State v. Tyler, 346 N.C. 187, 195 , 4

12010–2010
Peguero-Carela v. United States green
scotus · 2002
2 sentences

2010In "determining ... trustworthiness, the following considerations are at issue: (1) whether the declarant had personal knowledge of the underlying events, (2) whether the declarant is motivated to speak the truth or otherwise, (3) whether the declarant has ever recanted the statement, and (4) whether the declarant is available at trial for meaningful cross-examination." Valentine, 357 N.C. at 518 , 591 S.E.2d at 852 (citing State v. King, 353 N.C. 457, 479 , 546 S.E.2d 575, 592 (2001), cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1147 , 122 S.Ct. 1107 , 151 L.Ed.2d 1002 (2002); State v. Tyler, 346 N.C. 187, 195 , 4

2010In “determining . . . trustworthiness, the following considerations are at issue: (1) whether the declarant had personal knowledge of the underlying events, (2) whether the declarant is motivated to speak the truth or otherwise, (3) whether the declarant has ever recanted the statement, and (4) whether the declarant is available at trial for meaningful cross-examination.” Valentine, 357 N.C. at 518 , 591 S.E.2d at 852 (citing State v. King, 353 N.C. 457, 479 , 546 S.E.2d 575, 592 (2001), cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1147 , 151 L.

12010–2010
Salley v. United States green
scotus · 2002
1 sentence

2010In "determining ... trustworthiness, the following considerations are at issue: (1) whether the declarant had personal knowledge of the underlying events, (2) whether the declarant is motivated to speak the truth or otherwise, (3) whether the declarant has ever recanted the statement, and (4) whether the declarant is available at trial for meaningful cross-examination." Valentine, 357 N.C. at 518 , 591 S.E.2d at 852 (citing State v. King, 353 N.C. 457, 479 , 546 S.E.2d 575, 592 (2001), cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1147 , 122 S.Ct. 1107 , 151 L.Ed.2d 1002 (2002); State v. Tyler, 346 N.C. 187, 195 , 4

12010–2010
State v. Valentine green
nc · 2003
2 sentences

2010In "determining ... trustworthiness, the following considerations are at issue: (1) whether the declarant had personal knowledge of the underlying events, (2) whether the declarant is motivated to speak the truth or otherwise, (3) whether the declarant has ever recanted the statement, and (4) whether the declarant is available at trial for meaningful cross-examination." Valentine, 357 N.C. at 518 , 591 S.E.2d at 852 (citing State v. King, 353 N.C. 457, 479 , 546 S.E.2d 575, 592 (2001), cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1147 , 122 S.Ct. 1107 , 151 L.Ed.2d 1002 (2002); State v. Tyler, 346 N.C. 187, 195 , 4

2010In "determining ... trustworthiness, the following considerations are at issue: (1) whether the declarant had personal knowledge of the underlying events, (2) whether the declarant is motivated to speak the truth or otherwise, (3) whether the declarant has ever recanted the statement, and (4) whether the declarant is available at trial for meaningful cross-examination." Valentine, 357 N.C. at 518 , 591 S.E.2d at 852 (citing State v. King, 353 N.C. 457, 479 , 546 S.E.2d 575, 592 (2001), cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1147 , 122 S.Ct. 1107 , 151 L.Ed.2d 1002 (2002); State v. Tyler, 346 N.C. 187, 195 , 4

12010–2010
State v. Tyler green
nc · 1997
2 sentences

2010In "determining ... trustworthiness, the following considerations are at issue: (1) whether the declarant had personal knowledge of the underlying events, (2) whether the declarant is motivated to speak the truth or otherwise, (3) whether the declarant has ever recanted the statement, and (4) whether the declarant is available at trial for meaningful cross-examination." Valentine, 357 N.C. at 518 , 591 S.E.2d at 852 (citing State v. King, 353 N.C. 457, 479 , 546 S.E.2d 575, 592 (2001), cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1147 , 122 S.Ct. 1107 , 151 L.Ed.2d 1002 (2002); State v. Tyler, 346 N.C. 187, 195 , 4

2010In "determining ... trustworthiness, the following considerations are at issue: (1) whether the declarant had personal knowledge of the underlying events, (2) whether the declarant is motivated to speak the truth or otherwise, (3) whether the declarant has ever recanted the statement, and (4) whether the declarant is available at trial for meaningful cross-examination." Valentine, 357 N.C. at 518 , 591 S.E.2d at 852 (citing State v. King, 353 N.C. 457, 479 , 546 S.E.2d 575, 592 (2001), cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1147 , 122 S.Ct. 1107 , 151 L.Ed.2d 1002 (2002); State v. Tyler, 346 N.C. 187, 195 , 4

12010–2010
Idaho v. Wright green
scotus · 1990
2 sentences

1991We note that, although the residual exception is not a firmly rooted hearsay exception, the deputy sheriff’s discussion with Rader contained “particularized guarantees of trustworthiness.” Id. at ---, 111 L.

1991We note that, although the residual exception is not a firmly rooted hearsay exception, the deputy sheriff’s discussion with Rader contained “particularized guarantees of trustworthiness.” Id. at ---, 111 L.

11991–1991
Klapprott v. United States green
scotus · 1949
2 sentences

1984Klaprott v. United States, 335 U.S. 601 , 93 L.Ed. 266 , 69 S.Ct. 384 (1949).

1984Klaprott v. United States, 335 U.S. 601 , 93 L.Ed. 266 , 69 S.Ct. 384 (1949).

11984–1984

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8C-1 (23) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1443 (9) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1420 (5) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-51.3 (4) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1415 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CT 51 (1988–2025) IL 45 (1984–2026) GA 42 (2008–2026) MN 40 (1970–2026) MT 26 (1988–2017) NC 26 (1984–2023) IA 25 (1994–2024) CA 25 (1982–2026) WI 23 (1978–2025) MI 22 (1998–2023) MA 16 (1982–2024) MS 15 (1968–2017) CO 14 (1986–2026) OR 11 (1984–2026) AZ 11 (1974–2024) NJ 10 (1955–2024) UT 10 (2001–2025) WA 10 (1990–2025) NM 10 (1990–2024) NE 10 (1993–2023) PA 9 (2005–2025) AK 8 (1972–2021) KY 8 (1989–2021) SD 8 (1985–2016) MD 8 (1995–2020) DE 7 (1999–2023) ND 7 (2009–2025) KS 7 (1992–2021) TX 6 (2002–2023) RI 6 (1996–2011) WV 5 (1990–2025) NV 5 (1998–2019) IN 5 (2005–2019) OK 4 (1967–2005) FL 4 (1963–2024) AR 4 (1992–2021) MO 4 (2002–2019) ID 3 (1988–2023) DC 3 (2004–2020) OH 2 (2006–2017) VT 2 (2023–2024) NY 2 (1980–1995) AL 2 (1995–2001) TN 2 (2016–2019) LA 2 (1962–1990) VI 2 (2002–2015) WY 2 (2003–2015)

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