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§ 2611.8. Determination of whether to allow child witness to testify by an alternative method

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 12. Civil Procedure

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 12. Civil Procedure (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 40. Evidence Code (Refs & Annos)
Article VI. Witnesses
Uniform Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act (Refs & Annos)
12 Okl.St.Ann. § 2611.8
§ 2611.8. Determination of whether to allow child witness to testify by an alternative method
Currentness
If the judge or presiding officer determines that a standard under Section 5 of this act1 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.

Credits

Laws 2003, c. 405, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.

Footnotes

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O.S.L.2003, c. 405, § 5 [Title 12, § 2611.7].
12 Okl. St. Ann. § 2611.8, OK ST T. 12 § 2611.8
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 295 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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