New York A08159 authorizes the use of closed-circuit television for vulnerable sexual assault witnesses and establishes a procedure for determining.

New York A08159 amends the criminal procedure law by adding a new article authorizing the use of closed-circuit television for vulnerable sexual assault witnesses. A sexual assault witness is deemed vulnerable if the court determines by clear and convincing evidence that the witness will suffer serious mental or emotional harm if required to testify in open court. The court must consider specific factors, such as the heinous nature of the offense or the defendant's position of authority over the witness, in determining vulnerability.

New York A08159 authorizes the use of closed-circuit television for vulnerable sexual assault witnesses and establishes a procedure for determining.

New York A08159 amends the criminal procedure law by adding a new article authorizing the use of closed-circuit television for vulnerable sexual assault witnesses. A sexual assault witness is deemed vulnerable if the court determines by clear and convincing evidence that the witness will suffer serious mental or emotional harm if required to testify in open court. The court must consider specific factors, such as the heinous nature of the offense or the defendant's position of authority over the witness, in determining vulnerability.