36-505. Rights at hearing; virtual proceedings

A. At all hearings conducted pursuant to this chapter, persons shall have the right to an analysis of their psychological condition by an independent evaluator.

B. In any proceeding held pursuant to this chapter, the court, on its own or for good cause shown by a party, may order the hearing to be conducted or may allow a witness or party to appear and give testimony virtually through the use of telephone, videoconferencing or other audiovisual technology if the court finds that this procedure will not unfairly prejudice a party or witness. In determining whether a proceeding should be conducted wholly or partially with the use of telephone, videoconferencing or other audiovisual technology, the court shall consider the inconvenience to or burden on a party or witness to attend the proceeding in person and the ability of all parties to be heard by other parties in attendance, including the judicial officer and, if applicable, the certified reporter or an electronic recording system.  The supreme court may adopt rules to govern the procedures to be used in conducting proceedings virtually pursuant to this chapter.