Posted: April 27, 2006
Rules of Criminal Procedure
URCrP 15.5. Visual recording of statement or testimony of child victim or witness of sexual or physical abuse – Conditions of admissibility. Amend. The changes clarify the standards for when recorded child testimony may be used. The child must be available to testify at trial.
URCrP 29. Disability and disqualification of a judge or change of venue. Amend. Clarify that judge is to take no action in a case after a motion to recuse has been filed.