(1) An order allowing or disallowing the presentation of the testimony of a child witness by an alternative method must state the findings of fact and conclusions of law that support the presiding officer’s determination.
(2)  An order allowing the presentation of the testimony of a child witness by an alternative method must state:
(a)  The method by which the testimony is to be presented;
(b)  A list, individually or by category, of the persons either allowed to be present or required to be excluded during the taking of the testimony of the child;
(c)  Any special conditions necessary to facilitate a party’s right to examine or cross-examine the child;
(d)  Any condition or limitation upon the participation of persons present during the taking of the testimony of the child; and
(e)  Any other condition necessary for taking or presenting the testimony.
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Terms Used In Idaho Code 9-1807

  • 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
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(3)  The alternative method ordered by the presiding officer must be no more restrictive of the rights of the parties than is necessary under the circumstances to serve the purposes of the order.