Recovered Memories of Alleged Sexual Abuse: An Analysis of the Theory of Repressed Memories Under the Washington Rules of Evidence

Authors

Colette Mulrenan Smith

Abstract

This Comment explores whether testimony regarding repressed memories is admissible under Washington rules of evidence. This Comment concludes that the process of repression and accurate recall of memories has not been proven to be a sufficiently reliable and trustworthy phenomenon to justify admission of evidence that abuse occurred.

Recommended Citation

Colette Mulrenan Smith, Recovered Memories of Alleged Sexual Abuse: An Analysis of the Theory of Repressed Memories Under the Washington Rules of Evidence, 18 SEATTLE U. L. REV. 51 (1994).