Section 38-6A-6 - Factors for determining whether to permit alternative methodIf the presiding officer determines that a standard pursuant to Section 5 [38-6A-5 NMSA 1978] of the Uniform Child Witness Protective Measures Act has been met, the presiding officer shall determine whether to allow a child witness to testify by an alternative method and in doing so shall consider:
A. alternative methods reasonably available for protecting the interests of or reducing mental or emotional harm to the child;B. available means for protecting the interests of or reducing mental or emotional harm to the child without resort to an alternative method;C. the nature of the case;D. the relative rights of the parties;E. the importance of the proposed testimony of the child;F. the nature and degree of mental or emotional harm that the child may suffer if an alternative method is not used; andG. any other relevant factor.Added by 2011, c. 98,s. 6, eff. 7/1/2012.