IL SB3188

Courts may allow witnesses to testify via two-way audio-visual communication (closed circuit television or video conference) instead of in person if there is reasonable cause to believe in-person testimony could result in the witness's deportation

Applies to three types of proceedings: juvenile delinquency cases under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, criminal cases under the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963, and civil cases under the Code of Civil Procedure

All two-way electronic testimony must be conducted according to rules adopted by the Illinois Supreme Court

Courts must deny the use of electronic testimony if it determines, on its own motion or by motion of any party, that such testimony would impair the legal rights of the minor alleged to be delinquent, the defendant in criminal cases, or any party in civil cases