Oklahoma § 12-2611.8 Determination of whether to allow child witness to

Oklahoma Statutes

§ 12-2611.8 — Determination of whether to allow child witness to

Oklahoma § 12-2611.8

Title 12Civil Procedure

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Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 12-2611.8 (2026).

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testify by an alternative method. If the judge or presiding officer determines that a standard under Section 5 of this act has been met, the judge or presiding officer shall determine whether to allow a child witness to testify by an alternative method and in doing so shall consider: 1. Alternative methods reasonably available; 2. Available means for protecting the interests of or reducing emotional trauma to the child without resort to an alternative method; 3. The nature of the case; 4. The relative rights of the parties; 5. The importance of the proposed testimony of the child; 6. The nature and degree of emotional trauma that the child may suffer if an alternative method is not used; and 7. Any other relevant factor.

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testify by an alternative method. If the judge or presiding officer determines that a standard under Section 5 of this act has been met, the judge or presiding officer shall determine whether to allow a child witness to testify by an alternative method and in doing so shall consider: 1. Alternative methods reasonably available; 2. Available means for protecting the interests of or reducing emotional trauma to the child without resort to an alternative method; 3. The nature of the case; 4. The relative rights of the parties; 5. The importance of the proposed testimony of the child; 6. The nature and degree of emotional trauma that the child may suffer if an alternative method is not used; and 7. Any other relevant factor.