Iowa HSB38 allows courts to protect minor witnesses from trauma by using two-way, closed-circuit equipment for their testimony.

Iowa HSB38 amends the law to allow courts to protect minor witnesses from trauma by using two-way, closed-circuit equipment for their testimony. This equipment allows both audio and video feeds for the courtroom. The minor's testimony will be taken in a room other than the courtroom, but the defendant will view it in the courtroom. This measure is only allowed if the court finds it necessary to protect the minor from trauma. Only specific individuals, including the judge, prosecuting attorney, and defendant's attorney, may be present in the room with the minor during the testimony.

Iowa HSB38 allows courts to protect minor witnesses from trauma by using two-way, closed-circuit equipment for their testimony.

Iowa HSB38 amends the law to allow courts to protect minor witnesses from trauma by using two-way, closed-circuit equipment for their testimony. This equipment allows both audio and video feeds for the courtroom. The minor's testimony will be taken in a room other than the courtroom, but the defendant will view it in the courtroom. This measure is only allowed if the court finds it necessary to protect the minor from trauma. Only specific individuals, including the judge, prosecuting attorney, and defendant's attorney, may be present in the room with the minor during the testimony.