{"data":{"id":"us-id/idaho-code-9-1806","jurisdiction":"us-id","citation":"Idaho Code § 9-1806","heading":"Factors for determining whether to permit alternative method.","body":"If the presiding officer determines that a standard under section 9-1805, Idaho Code, has been met, the presiding officer shall determine whether to allow the presentation of the testimony of a child witness by an alternative method and in doing so shall consider:\n(1) Alternative methods reasonably available;\n(2) Available means for protecting the interests of or reducing emotional trauma to the child without resort to an alternative method;\n(3) The nature of the case;\n(4) The relative rights of the parties;\n(5) The importance of the proposed testimony of the child;\n(6) The nature and degree of emotional trauma that the child may suffer if an alternative method is not used; and\n(7) Any other relevant factor.","path":["TITLE 9 EVIDENCE","CHAPTER 18 UNIFORM CHILD WITNESS TESTIMONY BY ALTERNATIVE METHODS ACT"],"source_url":"https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title9/t9ch18/sect9-1806/","current_through":"2026 Legislative Session","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T11:16:33Z","sha256":"0c8e3154d81b35122dbea378e27f6793ba0dfe6ac2c8b1faab5f1c5267f21daa","source_id":"us-id","stale":false,"prev":"us-id/idaho-code-9-1805","next":"us-id/idaho-code-9-1807"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}