Okla. Stat. tit. 10A, § 10A-1-4-506: Taking testimony of child age 12 or under in room

other than courtroom - Recording.

A. This section shall apply only to a proceeding brought under

the Oklahoma Children's Code in which a child at the time of the

testimony is alleged or adjudicated to be deprived, and shall apply

only to the testimony of that child or other child witness.

B. 1. When appropriate facilities are reasonably available,

the court shall, on the motion of a party to the proceeding, order

that the testimony of the child be taken in a room other than the

courtroom and be televised by closed-circuit equipment in the

courtroom for review by:

a. the court,

b. the finder of fact, and

c. the parties to the proceeding.

2. Only an attorney for each party, an attorney ad litem for

the child, a guardian ad litem for the child or other person whose

presence would contribute to the welfare and well-being of the

child, and persons necessary to operate the equipment may be present

in the room with the child during the testimony of the child.

3. Only the attorneys for the parties may question the child.

The persons operating the equipment shall be confined to an adjacent

room or behind a screen or mirror that permits them to see and hear

the child during the testimony of the child, but does not permit the

child to see or hear them.

C. 1. The court shall, on the motion of a party to the

proceeding, order that the testimony of the child be taken outside

the courtroom and be recorded for showing in the courtroom before:

a. the court,

b. the finder of fact, and

c. the parties to the proceeding.

2. Only those persons permitted to be present at the taking of

testimony under subsection B of this section may be present during

the taking of the child's testimony.

3. Only the attorneys for the parties may question the child,

and the persons operating the equipment shall be confined from the

child's sight and hearing. The court shall ensure that:

a. the recording is both visual and aural and is recorded

on film or videotape or by other electronic means,

b. the recording equipment is capable of making an

accurate recording, the operator of the equipment is

competent, and the recording is accurate and has not

been altered,

c. every voice on the recording is identified, and

d. each party to the proceeding is afforded an opportunity

to view the recording before it is shown in the

courtroom, and a copy of a written transcript

transcribed by a licensed or certified court reporter

is provided to the parties.

D. If the testimony of a child is taken as provided by

subsection B or C of this section, the child shall not be compelled

to testify in court during the proceeding.

E. If the testimony of a child is taken as provided in

subsection B or C of this section, the attorney for any parent

shall, on request, be permitted a recess of sufficient length to

allow the attorney to consult with his or her client prior to

conclusion of the testimony.