Amends TCA Title 24, Chapter 7 and Title 39.
Tennessee HB2099 amends TCA Title 24, Chapter 7 and Title 39 to establish a rebuttable presumption that children under 13 years of age meet the criteria to testify via two-way closed circuit television in criminal cases involving specific offenses. This bill primarily affects child victims in such criminal matters by facilitating their ability to provide testimony in a less intimidating environment. Key provisions include the presumption that applies solely based on the child's age, potentially easing the legal process for young victims.
Tennessee HB2099 amends TCA Title 24, Chapter 7 and Title 39 to establish a rebuttable presumption that children under 13 years of age meet the criteria to testify via two-way closed circuit television in criminal cases involving specific offenses. This bill primarily affects child victims in such criminal matters by facilitating their ability to provide testimony in a less intimidating environment. Key provisions include the presumption that applies solely based on the child's age, potentially easing the legal process for young victims.
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