Section 15-25-6 – Actions to Minimize Length of Proceedings Stressful to Child; Considerations in Ruling on Motion for Delay or Continuance.
Section 15-25-6 Actions to minimize length of proceedings stressful to child; considerations in ruling on motion for delay or continuance. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-201 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022. TO SEE THE AMENDED VERSION, SEE THE VERSION LABELED PENDING. In all criminal cases and juvenile proceedings involving offenses […]
Section 15-25-30 – Short Title.
Section 15-25-30 Short title. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-201 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022. TO SEE THE AMENDED VERSION, SEE THE VERSION LABELED PENDING. This article shall be entitled “The Child Physical and Sexual Abuse Victim Protection Act.” (Acts 1989, No. 89-876, p. 1754, §1; Acts 1994, No. 94-704, […]
Section 15-25-31 – Out-of-Court Statement – When Admissible.
Section 15-25-31 Out-of-court statement – When admissible. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-201 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022. TO SEE THE AMENDED VERSION, SEE THE VERSION LABELED PENDING. An out-of-court statement made by a child under 12 years of age at the time the statement is made concerning an act […]
Section 15-25-32 – Out-of-Court Statement – Requirements for Admissibility.
Section 15-25-32 Out-of-court statement – Requirements for admissibility. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-201 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022. TO SEE THE AMENDED VERSION, SEE THE VERSION LABELED PENDING. An out-of-court statement may be admitted as provided in Section 15-25-31, if: (1) The child testifies at the proceeding, or testifies […]
Section 15-25-1 – Prosecution for Physical or Sexual Offense or Exploitation Involving Child Under Age 16 – Leading Questions of Victim or Witness Under Age 10.
Section 15-25-1 Prosecution for physical or sexual offense or exploitation involving child under age 16 – Leading questions of victim or witness under age 10. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-201 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022. TO SEE THE AMENDED VERSION, SEE THE VERSION LABELED PENDING. In any criminal prosecution […]
Section 15-25-2 – Prosecution for Physical or Sexual Offense or Exploitation Involving Child Under Age 16 – Videotaped Deposition; Who May Be Present; Procedure; Protective Order.
Section 15-25-2 Prosecution for physical or sexual offense or exploitation involving child under age 16 – Videotaped deposition; who may be present; procedure; protective order. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-201 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022. TO SEE THE AMENDED VERSION, SEE THE VERSION LABELED PENDING. (a) In any criminal […]