In this chapter:
(1)  "Alternative method" means a method by which a child witness testifies which does not include all of the following:
(a)  Having the child present in person in an open forum;
(b)  Having the child testify in the presence and full view of the finder of fact and presiding officer; and
(c)  Allowing all of the parties to be present, to participate and to view and be viewed by the child.
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Terms Used In Idaho Code 9-1802

  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person;
Idaho Code 73-114
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
    • (2)  "Child witness" means an individual under the age of thirteen (13) years who has been or will be called to testify in a proceeding.
    (3)  "Criminal proceeding" means a trial or hearing before a court in a prosecution of a person charged with violating a criminal law of this state and a juvenile delinquency proceeding involving conduct that if engaged in by an adult would constitute a violation of the criminal law of this state.
    (4)  "Noncriminal proceeding" means a trial or hearing before a court or an administrative agency of this state having judicial or quasi-judicial powers, other than a criminal proceeding.