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AR SB322
Bill
Status
Failed
4/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Percy Malone
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 16-43-1001 to require each county courthouse to provide a private location for closed-circuit television testimony by children allegedly abused under the Child Maltreatment Act.
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Allows children who have allegedly been abused to testify through closed-circuit television rather than in open court.
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Implementation is contingent upon availability of funds to support the closed-circuit television system.
Legislative Description
An Act To Require Each County Courthouse To Provide For Closed-circuit Television Broadcast Of Child Testimony In Child Maltreatment Cases.
Last Action
Senate Sine Die adjournment
4/27/2011
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/15/2011
Full Bill Text
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