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Burke v. Washington

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Petition for certiorari denied on October 4, 2021
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
20-8312 Wash. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2021

Issue: Whether the confrontation clause of the Sixth Amendment prohibits a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner from testifying about statements made during a forensic examination by an adult sexual assault complainant who is unavailable to testify at trial and has not previously been subjected to cross-examination.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Jun 09 2021Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due July 15, 2021)
Jul 14 2021Waiver of right of respondent Washington to respond filed.
Jul 22 2021DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/27/2021.
Oct 04 2021Petition DENIED.