13-4251. Applicability; definition A. This article applies to the testimony or statements of a minor in criminal proceedings involving acts committed against the minor or involving acts witnessed by the minor whether or not those acts are charged and in civil proceedings including proceedings involving a dependency or a termination of parental rights. B. In […]
13-4252. Recording of testimony A. The recording of an oral statement of a minor made before a proceeding begins is admissible into evidence if all of the following are true: 1. No attorney for either party was present when the statement was made. 2. The recording is both visual and aural and is recorded on […]
13-4253. Out of court testimony; televised; recorded A. The court, on motion of the prosecution, may order that the testimony of the minor be taken in a room other than the courtroom and be televised by closed circuit equipment in the courtroom to be viewed by the court and the finder of fact in the […]
13-4254. Pro se defendant; prohibited questioning of minor victim Notwithstanding section 13-4253 and on motion of the prosecution, the court may order that a pro se defendant in any case that includes charges against the child under chapters 14 and 35.1 of this title and section 13-3206, 13-3212 or 13-3623 is prohibited from directly questioning […]
