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AR SB322

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Percy Malone

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Allows children who have allegedly been abused to testify through closed-circuit television rather than in open court.

  • 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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