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HB 725: Sexual Offense Victim or Witness Testimony

GENERAL BILL by Caldwell ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Pilon

Sexual Offense Victim or Witness Testimony; Authorizes trial court to order videotaping of testimony of victim of sexual battery; expands who may stipulate that requirement for presence of judge at videotaping of testimony may be waived; authorizes trial court to order use of closed circuit television in proceedings involving victim of sexual battery; permits certain persons to be present in room during recording of testimony; redefines term "sexual offense victim or witness."

Effective Date: 7/1/2016
Last Action: 3/11/2016 House - Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
11/18/2015 House • Filed
12/10/2015 House • Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 63
1/12/2016 House • Introduced -HJ 63
3/11/2016 House • Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee