Title 9 — EVIDENCE

9-1801. Short title. This chapter may be cited as the "Uniform Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act."

9-1802. Definitions. In this chapter: (1) "Alternative method" means a method by which a child witness testifies which does not include all of the following: (a) Having the child present in person in an open forum; (b) Having the child testify in the presence and full view of the…

9-1803. Applicability. This chapter applies to the testimony of child witnesses in all criminal or noncriminal proceedings. However, this chapter does not preclude, in a noncriminal proceeding, any other procedure permitted by law for a child witness to testify, or in a juvenile …

9-1804. Hearing whether to allow testimony by alternative method. (1) The presiding officer of a criminal or noncriminal proceeding may order a hearing to determine whether to allow presentation of the testimony of a child witness by an alternative method. The presiding officer, …

9-1805. Standards for determining whether child witness’ testimony may be presented by alternative method. (1) In a criminal proceeding, the presiding officer may order the presentation of the testimony of a child witness by an alternative method only in the following situations:…

9-1806. Factors for determining whether to permit alternative method. If the presiding officer determines that a standard under section 9-1805, Idaho Code, has been met, the presiding officer shall determine whether to allow the presentation of the testimony of a child witness by…

9-1807. Order regarding testimony by alternative method. (1) An order allowing or disallowing the presentation of the testimony of a child witness by an alternative method must state the findings of fact and conclusions of law that support the presiding officer’s determination. (…

9-1808. Right of parties to examine child witness. An alternative method ordered by the presiding officer must permit a full and fair opportunity for examination and cross-examination of the child witness.