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42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5984 (2026)

  Videotaped depositions (Repealed).

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§ 5984.  Videotaped depositions (Repealed).

 

2004 Repeal.  Section 5984 was repealed July 15, 2004, P.L.736, No.87, effective immediately.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8 cases, 1987–2002 · leading case: Commonwealth v. Louden, 638 A.2d 953 (Pa. 1994).
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Commonwealth v. Louden, 638 A.2d 953 (Pa. 1994). · cites it 6× “This appeal presents us with the opportunity to address specifically the constitutionality of both provisions. Because we find that §§ 5984 and 5985(a) fail to limit the use of video tape in closed circuit television to those instances in which the accused's right to face to…”
Commonwealth v. Louden, 803 A.2d 1181 (Pa. 2002). · cites it 4× “Prior to trial, the Commonwealth sought permission to videotape the testimony of three child witnesses, pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 5984, and to have this videotaped testimony presented at trial, or to have the children present live testimony via closed-circuit television, pursuant…”
Commonwealth v. Wilson, 707 A.2d 1114 (Pa. 1998). · cites it 2× “In 1986, the legislature enacted 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 5984 and 5985. These sections permitted a child witness or victim in criminal prosecutions to testify through videotaped depositions or closed-circuit televisions.”
Miller v. State, 517 N.E.2d 64 (Ind. 1987). “); 42 Pa.Cons.Stat.Ann. § 5984 (Purdon - 1987 - Supp.”
Commonwealth v. Bourgeon, 654 A.2d 555 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1994). · cites it 2× “2d 953, 957 (1994) (finding 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 5984 and 5985 unconstitutional because they raise subjective fears of child witness above the rights of a defendant to confront his accuser face to face); Commonwealth v.”
L.W.B. v. Sosnowski, 543 A.2d 1241 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1988). “42 Pa. C. S. §5984. The next section also allows, in criminal prosecutions, a child’s testimony to be taken, subject to cross-examination, by closed-circuit television, to avoid the necessity of having the child appear in the courtroom in person.”
State v. Rowray, 860 P.2d 40 (Kan. Ct. App. 1993). “116 , and 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5984 (1993 Supp.) and Miles v.”
Commonwealth v. Louden, 4 Pa. D. & C.4th 97 (1989). · cites it 3× “” 42 Pa.C.S. §5984, §5985, enacted February 21, 1986, effective in 60 days.”
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Commonwealth v. Louden, 638 A.2d 953 (Pa. 1994). “This appeal presents us with the opportunity to address specifically the constitutionality of both provisions. Because we find that §§ 5984 and 5985(a) fail to limit the use of video tape in closed circuit television to those instances in which the accused's right to face to…”
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