In a case where a child is a victim and a witness,the Supreme Court of the United States has held that the defendant's right to confrontation is satisfied as long as the defendant can observe the witness while testifying.

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This ruling was made in the case of Maryland v. Craig in 1990, where the Court held that a child witness can testify via one-way closed circuit television if certain criteria are met, including the ability of the defendant to observe the witness while testifying. This was considered a reasonable alternative to in-person testimony for child victims who may be traumatized or intimidated by facing their abuser in court.

In a Case Where a Child Is a Victim and a Witness,the