New York S04406 authorizes the use of closed-circuit television for vulnerable sexual assault witnesses in criminal proceedings.

New York S04406 amends the criminal procedure law to allow the use of closed-circuit television for vulnerable sexual assault witnesses. A witness is considered vulnerable if the court determines, by clear and convincing evidence, that testifying in open court or in the defendant's presence would cause them serious mental or emotional harm. The court must make specific findings on whether the defendant's presence would contribute to this harm.

New York S04406 authorizes the use of closed-circuit television for vulnerable sexual assault witnesses in criminal proceedings.

New York S04406 amends the criminal procedure law to allow the use of closed-circuit television for vulnerable sexual assault witnesses. A witness is considered vulnerable if the court determines, by clear and convincing evidence, that testifying in open court or in the defendant's presence would cause them serious mental or emotional harm. The court must make specific findings on whether the defendant's presence would contribute to this harm.