Versions of s. 486.1(1.1)

In any proceedings against an accused in respect of an offence that is of a sexual nature or committed for a sexual purpose, an offence related to criminal harassment or trafficking in persons or an offence committed against their intimate partner, the judge or justice shall, on application of the prosecutor in respect of a witness who is a victim, or on application of such a witness, order that a support person of the witness’s choice or a support animal be permitted to be present and to be close to the witness while the witness testifies, unless the judge or justice is of the opinion that the order would interfere with the proper administration of justice.