S.634

Kayla's Act allows domestic violence victims to testify remotely in criminal proceedings.

Kayla's Act modifies North Carolina laws to protect domestic violence victims by allowing them to testify remotely in criminal proceedings. This act ensures that domestic violence victims can testify outside the physical presence of the defendant, provided certain conditions are met. The court must hold a separate hearing to determine if remote testimony is appropriate, considering the victim's emotional distress and the defendant's right to cross-examine. This act applies to crimes committed after its effective date and to those before the date if the statute of limitations has not expired.