Allows courts to protect minors from trauma by using two-way closed-circuit equipment for their testimony.

This bill amends the Code to allow courts to protect minors from trauma during testimony by using two-way closed-circuit equipment. The court may order this if testifying in the physical presence of the defendant would impair the minor's ability to communicate. Only specific individuals can be present with the minor during the testimony. The court must find that such measures are necessary to protect the minor from trauma.

Allows courts to protect minors from trauma by using two-way closed-circuit equipment for their testimony.

This bill amends the Code to allow courts to protect minors from trauma during testimony by using two-way closed-circuit equipment. The court may order this if testifying in the physical presence of the defendant would impair the minor's ability to communicate. Only specific individuals can be present with the minor during the testimony. The court must find that such measures are necessary to protect the minor from trauma.