34-20A-74Presence in court of person or guardian ad litem--Examination by court.

The person shall be present unless the court believes that his presence is likely to be injurious to him; in this event the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent him throughout the proceeding. The court shall examine the person in open court, or if advisable, shall examine the person out of court.

Source: SL 1974, ch 240, § 12 (c).