Section 23A-24-11 - Introduction of certified therapeutic dog-Motion-ContentsBefore the introduction of a certified therapeutic dog into the courtroom, the party desiring to utilize the presence of a certified therapeutic dog shall, outside the presence of the jury, file a motion containing the following information:
(1) The credentials of the certified therapeutic dog;(2) The credentials of the certified handler;(3) That the certified therapeutic dog is adequately insured;(4) That a basic relationship has been established between the child witness, or the witness having a developmental disability, and the certified therapeutic dog in anticipation of testimony;(5) That the certified therapeutic dog is capable of sitting quietly for extended periods of time; and(6) That the presence of the certified therapeutic dog may reduce anxiety experienced by the child witness or the witness having a developmental disability while testifying in the criminal trial or hearing.Added by S.L. 2020, ch. 102,s. 2, eff. 7/1/2020.