holding that "upon a showing of substantial need, with appropriate safeguards imposed, and a cautionary instruction given, a trial judge's discretion is not abused in permitting an adult support person to sit in close proximity to a young child while testifying before a jury"
Summary of this case from Czech v. State2001
holding that "upon a showing of substantial need, with appropriate safeguards imposed, and a cautionary instruction given, a trial judge's discretion is not abused in permitting an adult support person to sit in close proximity to a young child while testifying before a jury"
Summary of this case from Czech v. StateFull title:PETITIONS FOR CERTIFICATION
Court:Supreme Court of New Jersey
Date published: Jan 1, 2001
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