Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 12-2611.8
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Determination of whether to allow child witness to
Official statutory text
testify by an alternative method.
If the judge or presiding officer determines that a standard
under Section 5 of this act has been met, the judge or presiding
officer shall determine whether to allow a child witness to testify
by an alternative method and in doing so shall consider:
1. Alternative methods reasonably available;
2. Available means for protecting the interests of or reducing
emotional trauma to the child without resort to an alternative
method;
3. The nature of the case;
4. The relative rights of the parties;
5. The importance of the proposed testimony of the child;
6. The nature and degree of emotional trauma that the child may
suffer if an alternative method is not used; and
7. Any other relevant factor.
If the judge or presiding officer determines that a standard
under Section 5 of this act has been met, the judge or presiding
officer shall determine whether to allow a child witness to testify
by an alternative method and in doing so shall consider:
1. Alternative methods reasonably available;
2. Available means for protecting the interests of or reducing
emotional trauma to the child without resort to an alternative
method;
3. The nature of the case;
4. The relative rights of the parties;
5. The importance of the proposed testimony of the child;
6. The nature and degree of emotional trauma that the child may
suffer if an alternative method is not used; and
7. Any other relevant factor.
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