Section 15YLA — Crimes Act 1914: Recording of evidence given in person

(1) The court must order that evidence given in person by a person to whom subsection (2) applies is to be recorded if: (a) the court is satisfied that the evidence could be used in another proceeding; and (b) the court is equipped with the necessary facilities; and (c) the person agrees to the evidence being recorded. (2) This subsection applies to the following persons: (a) for a child proceeding—a child witness; (b) for a vulnerable adult proceeding—a vulnerable adult complainant; (c) for a special witness proceeding—a special witness for whom an order under subsection 15YAB(3) is in force for this section. (3) The recording may be a video or audio recording. (4) Subsection (1) applies whether or not the evidence is given by closed-circuit television.