Versions of s. 486(1.2)

In proceedings referred to in subsection (1.1), the presiding judge, provincial court judge or justice may, on application of the prosecutor or a witness who, at the time of the trial or preliminary hearing, is under the age of fourteen years or who has a mental or physical disability, order that a support person of the witness’ choice be permitted to be present and to be close to the witness while testifying.