Under what circumstances can a court conduct a competency hearing on a child witness?

a. When the court determines that compelling reasons exist
b. When the prosecutor requests a hearing
c. When the defense requests a hearing
d. At its sole discretion


a. When the court determines that compelling reasons exist

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What will be an ideal response?

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