77-38-6. Victim's right to privacy.
(1) The victim of a crime has the right, at any court proceeding, including any juvenile
court proceeding, not to testify regarding the victim's address, telephone number, place of
employment, or other locating information unless the victim specifically consents or the court
orders disclosure on finding that a compelling need exists to disclose the information. A court
proceeding on whether to order disclosure shall be in camera.
(2) A defendant may not compel any witness to a crime, at any court proceeding,
including any juvenile court proceeding, to testify regarding the witness's address, telephone
number, place of employment, or other locating information unless the witness specifically
consents or the court orders disclosure on finding that a compelling need for the information
exists. A court proceeding on whether to order disclosure shall be in camera.
Amended by Chapter 352, 1995 General Session
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