If the presiding officer determines that a standard under section 9-1805 , Idaho Code, has been met, the presiding officer shall determine whether to allow the presentation of the testimony of a child witness by an alternative method and in doing so shall consider:

1. (1) Alternative methods reasonably available;
2. (2) Available means for protecting the interests of or reducing emotional trauma to the child without resort to an alternative method;
3. (3) The nature of the case;
4. (4) The relative rights of the parties;
5. (5) The importance of the proposed testimony of the child;
6. (6) The nature and degree of emotional trauma that the child may suffer if an alternative method is not used; and
7. (7) Any other relevant factor.

[9-1806, added 2003, ch. 152, sec. 2, p. 439.]