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§ 16-43-1201. Title

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Safeguards for Abused and Neglected Children Act”.

§ 16-43-1202. Safeguards for child victims testifying in judicial and administrative proceedings

In order to facilitate testimony that is fair and accurate, the following safeguards should be followed: (1) The prosecuting attorney, victim-witness coordinator, attorney ad litem, or Office of Chief Counsel attorney shall inform the child about the nature of the judicial proceeding or administrative proceeding; (2) The prosecuting attorney, victim-witness coordinator, attorney ad litem, or […]