Idaho Statutes Title 9. Evidence § 9-1805. Standards for determining whether child witness' testimony may be presented by alternative method

(a) A child witness' testimony may be taken otherwise than in an open forum in the presence and full view of the finder of fact if the presiding officer finds by clear and convincing evidence that the child would suffer serious emotional trauma that would substantially impair the child's ability to communicate with the finder of fact if required to testify in the open forum.

(b) A child witness' testimony may be taken other than in a face-to-face confrontation between the child and a defendant if the presiding officer finds by clear and convincing evidence that the child would suffer serious emotional trauma that would substantially impair the child's ability to communicate with the finder of fact if required to be confronted face-to-face by the defendant.

(a) The nature of the proceeding;

(b) The age and maturity of the child;

(c) The relationship of the child to the parties in the proceeding;

(d) The nature and degree of emotional trauma that the child may suffer in testifying; and

(e) Any other relevant factor.