34-20A-74. Presence in court of person or guardian ad litem--Examination by court.The person shall be present unless the court believes that his presence is likely to be injurious to him; in this event the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent him throughout the proceeding. The court shall examine the person in open court, or if advisable, shall examine the person out of court. Source: SL 1974, ch 240, §12 (c).
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