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Definition: A pretrial hearing to determine the voluntariness of a defendant's confession or statement. If the court finds the statement was coerced or involuntary, it is suppressed and cannot be used at trial.
Category: Court Process · Statute: Jackson v. Denno (1964) · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Jackson Hearing in Florida
A pretrial hearing to determine the voluntariness of a defendant's confession or statement. If the court finds the statement was coerced or involuntary, it is suppressed and cannot be used at trial.
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