Bill Sponsor
Illinois House Bill 2607
Session 103rd
Crim Pro-Child Testimony
Became Law
Became Law
Became Law on Jun 30, 2023
Sponsors
Republican
Adam Niemerg
Republican
Chapin Rose
First Action
Feb 15, 2023
Latest Action
Jun 30, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
2607
State
Illinois
Session
103rd
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (1)
Senate Votes (1)
checkPassed on March 21, 2023
Motion Text
Third Reading
House Roll Call Votes
Summary
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that there is a rebuttable presumption that the testimony of a victim who is a child under 13 years of age shall testify outside the courtroom and the child's testimony shall be shown in the courtroom by means of a closed circuit television. Provides that this presumption may be overcome if the defendant can prove by clear and convincing evidence that the child victim will not suffer severe emotional distress. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that before the court permits the testimony of a victim outside the courtroom that is to be shown in the courtroom by means of a closed circuit television, the court must make a finding that the testimony by means of closed circuit television does not prejudice the defendant.
Sources
Record Created
Feb 16, 2023 2:14:02 PM
Record Updated
Apr 12, 2024 4:16:57 AM