Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 12-2611.6
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Hearing – Determination of whether to use alternative
Official statutory text
method testimony.
A. The judge or presiding officer in a criminal or noncriminal
proceeding may order a hearing to determine whether to allow a child
witness to testify by an alternative method. The judge or presiding
officer, for good cause shown, shall order the hearing upon motion
of a party, a child witness, or an individual determined by the
judge or presiding officer to have sufficient standing to act on
behalf of the child.
B. A hearing to determine whether to allow a child witness to
testify by an alternative method shall be conducted on the record
after reasonable notice to all parties, any nonparty movant, and any
other person the presiding officer specifies. The presence of the
child is not required at the hearing unless ordered by the judge or
presiding officer. In conducting the hearing, the judge or
presiding officer shall not be bound by rules of evidence except the
rules of privilege.
A. The judge or presiding officer in a criminal or noncriminal
proceeding may order a hearing to determine whether to allow a child
witness to testify by an alternative method. The judge or presiding
officer, for good cause shown, shall order the hearing upon motion
of a party, a child witness, or an individual determined by the
judge or presiding officer to have sufficient standing to act on
behalf of the child.
B. A hearing to determine whether to allow a child witness to
testify by an alternative method shall be conducted on the record
after reasonable notice to all parties, any nonparty movant, and any
other person the presiding officer specifies. The presence of the
child is not required at the hearing unless ordered by the judge or
presiding officer. In conducting the hearing, the judge or
presiding officer shall not be bound by rules of evidence except the
rules of privilege.
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