Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 15:283: Protected person; testimony taken outside courtroom
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes courtroom procedures allowing protected persons (minors or those with developmental disabilities) to testify via closed-circuit television from a separate room rather than in open court, when expert testimony shows necessity to prevent serious emotional distress.
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