Testimonial aids to make testify in court easier | Gouvernement du Québec

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Overview of testimonial aids

Learn about measures to help victims testify in court.

Testifying in court with a support person or support dog

Ask for a close person or specially trained dog to be present during the testimonial.

Testifying in court behind a screen or using a videolink

Testify without seeing the accused, behind a screen, or outside the courtroom, addressing a camera.

Testifying in court with no members of the public or journalists present

Testify without the presence of the public and journalists.

Giving videotaped testimony in court

Testify by video statement for victims under 18 or living with a physical or intellectual disability.

Protection from cross-examination by an accused person who is self-represented

If the accused person appears alone, without a lawyer, a judge may prohibit him or her from cross-examining the victim in certain situations.

Examining or cross-examining children or victims of violence in civil matters

If you find yourself before the courts and your aggressor is self-represented, you may request protection during examination or cross-examination.

Last update: October 26, 2023