North Dakota Century Code Title 31. Judicial Proof § 31-04-04.2. Use of audiovisual equipment for the testimony of minors or disabled adult witnesses

1. At the time of trial, if the witness is a minor or is a disabled adult as defined in section 12.1-31-07, the court may order the witness's testimony be taken in a room other than the courtroom and be televised by audiovisual equipment in the courtroom if:

2. To obtain an order authorizing the use of audiovisual equipment for testimony by a minor or disabled adult witness, the party shall file a written motion with the court no later than fourteen days before the trial.

3. Only the prosecuting attorney, attorney for the defendant, guardian ad litem, and the judge may question the minor or disabled adult witness.

4. The following individuals may be in the room with the witness when the minor or disabled adult provides testimony:

5. The judge and defendant must be allowed to communicate with the individuals in the room where the witness is testifying through audiovisual equipment or by meeting outside the presence of the witness.

6. This section does not preclude the presence of both the witness and the defendant in the courtroom at the same time for purposes of identifying the defendant.