§ 15 §1321 — Child witnesses in certain sex crime cases

1.
Testimony of a child outside the presence of the defendant.
Upon motion by the State prior to trial and with reasonable notice to the defendant, a court may allow a child who is 14 years of age or younger to testify outside the presence of the defendant pursuant to this section in a criminal proceeding concerning a crime under Title 17‑A, chapter 11 or 12 in which the child is the alleged victim.
2.
Requirements for direct testimony outside the presence of the defendant.
Direct testimony of a child outside the presence of the defendant under subsection 1 must meet the following requirements:
3.
Exception.
This section does not apply if the defendant is an attorney pro se or if the positive identification of the defendant is required.

Legislative History

PL 2021, c. 395, §1 (NEW).