Section 1569.511 Of Article 5. Suspension And Revocation From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 3.2. >> Article 5.
1569.511
. (a) The administrative law judge conducting a hearing
under this article may permit the testimony of a child witness, or a
similarly vulnerable witness, including a witness who is
developmentally disabled, to be taken outside the presence of the
respondent or respondents if all of the following conditions exist:
(1) The administrative law judge determines that taking the
witness's testimony outside the presence of the respondent or
respondents is necessary to ensure truthful testimony.
(2) The witness is likely to be intimidated by the presence of the
respondent or respondents.
(3) The witness is afraid to testify in front of the respondent or
respondents.
(b) If the testimony of the witness is taken outside of the
presence of the respondent or respondents, the department shall
provide for the use of one-way closed-circuit television so the
respondent or respondents can observe the testimony of the witness.
Nothing in this section shall limit a respondent's right of
cross-examination.
(c) The administrative law judge conducting a hearing under this
section may clear the hearing room of any persons who are not a party
to the action in order to protect any witness from intimidation or
other harm, taking into account the rights of all persons.