Bill > S1140

This bill would permit all victims and witnesses of human trafficking to testify in criminal proceedings via closed-circuit television, regardless of whether the trafficking involved sexual activity. The bill would allow the victim, witness, prosecutor, defendant, or the trial judge to make a motion seeking closed-circuit testimony, which the court may grant if it finds clear and convincing evidence that the victim or witness would suffer severe emotional or mental distress from testifying in the presence of spectators, the defendant, or the jury. The bill also specifies procedures for closed-circuit testimony, including requirements for recording and confidentiality of the audio portions.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1140