Expands the offenses for which a child witness may testify via closed-circuit television to include murder.

New York Senate Bill S00973 amends the criminal procedure law to expand the offenses for which a child witness may testify via closed-circuit television to include murder. The bill modifies the definition of "child witness" and specifies that prior statements made by the child witness are admissible at the hearing. It also ensures that a child witness cannot be compelled to testify or undergo psychological or psychiatric examinations. The changes do not affect the repeal window of certain sections.

Expands the offenses for which a child witness may testify via closed-circuit television to include murder.

New York Senate Bill S00973 amends the criminal procedure law to expand the offenses for which a child witness may testify via closed-circuit television to include murder. The bill modifies the definition of "child witness" and specifies that prior statements made by the child witness are admissible at the hearing. It also ensures that a child witness cannot be compelled to testify or undergo psychological or psychiatric examinations. The changes do not affect the repeal window of certain sections.