Sec. 46b-15c. Powers of court in family relations matter re taking out-of-court testimony when one party is subject to a protective order, restraining order or standing criminal restraining order. Vid
Sec. 46b-15c. Powers of court in family relations matter re taking out-of-court
testimony when one party is subject to a protective order, restraining order or
standing criminal restraining order. Videoconference hearings permitted. Oaths.
Cross-examination. (a) In any court proceeding in a family relations matter, as defined
in section 46b-1, the court may, within available resources, upon motion of the attorney
for any party, order that the testimony of a party or a child who is a subject of the
proceeding be taken outside the physical presence of any other party if a protective
order, restraining order or standing criminal restraining order has been issued on behalf
of the party or child, and the other party is subject to the protective order or restraining
order. Such order may provide for the use of alternative means to obtain the testimony
of any party or child, including, but not limited to, the use of a secure video connection
for the purpose of conducting hearings by videoconference. Such testimony may be
taken in a room other than the courtroom or at another location outside the courthouse
or outside the state. The court shall provide for the administration of an oath to such
party or child prior to the taking of such testimony in accordance with the rules of the
Superior Court.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit any party's right to cross-examine a witness whose testimony is taken in a room other than the courtroom pursuant
to an order under this section.
(c) An order under this section may remain in effect during the pendency of the
proceedings in the family relations matter.
(P.A. 08-67, S. 1.)
History: P.A. 08-67 effective July 1, 2008.