§ 7A-114. Where practical, provision of secure area for domestic violence victims waiting for hearing.
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§ 7A-114. Where practical, provision of secure area for domestic violence victims waiting for hearing.
Where practical, upon request of a domestic violence victim, the clerk of Superior Court of any county shall coordinate with the county Sheriff to make available to the victim a secure area, segregated from the general population of the courtroom, to await hearing of their court case. The Clerk shall notify the presiding judge on the date of the hearing that the victim is present in a segregated location. (2007-15, s. 2.)