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STATE v. T.E.

775 A.2d 686 (2001)

342 N.J. Super. 14

STATE of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. T.E., Defendant-Appellant.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided July 3, 2001.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Peter A. Garcia, Acting Public Defender, attorney for appellant, (Michael C. Kazer, Designated Counsel, on the brief).

John J. Farmer, Jr., Attorney General, attorney for respondent, (Deborah Bartolomey, Deputy Attorney General, of counsel and on the brief).

Before Judges HAVEY, WEFING and LISA.

The opinion of the court was delivered by LISA, J.A.D.

In this case we consider whether it is permissible for an adult support person to sit in close proximity to a young sexual abuse victim while testifying before a jury. We conclude such a procedure is permissible upon a showing of substantial need, with appropriate safeguards imposed, and with a cautionary instruction given.

Tried to a jury, defendant was convicted...

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