Section 868.6 Of Chapter 7. Examination Of The Case, And Discharge Of The Defendant, Or Holding Him To Answer From California Penal Code >> Title 3. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 7.
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. (a) It is the purpose of this section to provide a
nonthreatening environment for minors involved in the judicial system
in order to better enable them to speak freely and accurately of the
experiences that are the subject of judicial inquiry.
(b) Each county is encouraged to provide a room, located within,
or within a reasonable distance from, the courthouse, for the use of
minors under the age of 16. Should any such room reach full
occupancy, preference shall be given to minors under the age of 16
whose appearance has been subpoenaed by the court. The room may be
multipurpose in character. The county may seek the assistance of
civic groups in the furnishing of the room and the provision of
volunteers to aid in its operation and maintenance. If a county newly
constructs, substantially remodels or refurbishes any courthouse or
facility used as a courthouse on or after January 1, 1988, that
courthouse or facility shall contain the room described in this
subdivision.