Child Witness Comfort, and Protection

8 GCA § 75.85 — under Subpoena; Witnesses.

8 GCA § 75.85

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, at any criminal proceeding in which a minor under the age of 18 is a prosecuting witness, the court shall take special precautions to provide for the comfort and support of the minor and to protect the minor from coercion, intimidation or undue influence as a witness. SOURCE: P.L. 20-209:3.

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