Texas Family Code

§ 104.007 — VIDEO TESTIMONY OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONALS

FA § 104.007Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Part A. GENERAL PROVISIONS · Ch. 104. EVIDENCE

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(a)In this section, "professional" has the meaning assigned by Section 261.101(b).

(b)In a proceeding brought by the Department of Family and Protective Services concerning a child who is alleged in a suit to have been abused or neglected, the court may order that the testimony of a professional be taken outside the courtroom by videoconference:

(1)on the agreement of the department's counsel and respondent's counsel; or

(2)if good cause exists, on the court's own motion.

(c)In ordering testimony to be taken as provided by Subsection (b), the court shall ensure that the videoconference testimony allows:

(1)the parties and attorneys involved in the proceeding to be able to see and hear the professional as the professional testifies; and

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Legislative history

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (S.B. 206), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2015.