H-8184

   Amend House File 2639 as follows:
   1.  Page 1, by striking lines 16 through 19.
   2.  Page 1, line 20, by striking <(6)> and inserting <(5)>
   3.  Page 1, line 23, by striking <(7)> and inserting <(6)>
   4.  Page 2, line 11, after <party.> by inserting <The prosecution may request a hearing to disclose other pertinent information relating to the deposition and shall be notified of the application.>
   5.  Page 5, by striking lines 12 through 29 and inserting: 
   <h.  The room shall be arranged to minimize intimidation, which may include seating the minor deponent at the same level as counsel, removing the defendant from the minor deponent’s direct line of sight, or other accommodations.>
   6.  Page 7, by striking lines 3 through 6.
   7.  Page 7, line 7, by striking <(6)> and inserting <(5)>
   8.  Page 7, line 9, by striking <(7)> and inserting <(6)>
   9.  Page 7, line 12, by striking <(8)> and inserting <(7)>
   10.  Page 7, line 14, by striking <(9)> and inserting <(8)>
   11.  Page 7, line 16, by striking <(10)> and inserting <(9)>
   12.  Page 8, lines 13 and 14, by striking <and promoting the accurate and reliable testimony of child witnesses>
   13.  By renumbering as necessary.

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