Illinois HB3393 allows child victims of certain crimes to testify outside the courtroom via closed-circuit television.
Illinois HB3393 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow child victims of specific crimes to testify outside the courtroom via closed-circuit television. This applies to offenses like criminal sexual assault and aggravated battery. The court must find that the child will suffer severe emotional distress if testifying in person. The defendant must be present but cannot communicate with the jury.
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