CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Court Control of Proceedings
......Statutory Authority
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Court shall exercise control over proceedings to make interrogation rapid, distinct and effective, and to protect witnesses from undue harassment or embarrassment.

Court shall take special care when child under 14 or cognitively impaired dependent testifies, to protect from harassment, embarrassment or repetitious questions. Court should insure questions in form appropriate to age or cognitive level.

Federal courts shall control presentation of evidence.

Court may preclude child from testifying as to custody preference when in child's best interest and alternative means available to learn preferences.