CHILDREN AND THE LAW
...The Child Witness
......Special Court Procedural Rules
.........Sensitivity to Needs of Child
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Court shall attempt to prevent psychological harm to child victim or dependent person victim.

Court may control manner of interrogation of witness; special protections for minors (or dependent persons with a substantial cognitive impairment).

Room in courthouse for use by minors involved in court proceedings.

Special precautions for child victims of molestation or parental violence.

Preliminary examination may be postponed one court day to accommodate special physical, mental or emotional needs of child witness 10-years-old or younger or a dependent person.

Juvenile court properly limited parents’ ability to examine minor on areas tending to disprove credibility.