Kayla's Act allows domestic violence victim witnesses to testify remotely in criminal proceedings.
Kayla's Act modifies North Carolina laws to allow domestic violence victim witnesses to testify remotely in criminal proceedings. This applies to cases where the defendant is charged with assault, stalking, or other specified crimes against a spouse, former spouse, or someone with whom the defendant has a domestic relationship. The court must hold a separate hearing to determine if remote testimony is appropriate, considering factors like the defendant's objection and the victim's emotional distress.
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