77-38-8. Age-appropriate language at judicial proceedings -- Advisor.
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77-38-8. Age-appropriate language at judicial proceedings -- Advisor.
(1)In any criminal proceeding or juvenile court proceeding regarding or involving a child, examination and cross-examination of a victim or witness 13 years of age or younger shall be conducted in age-appropriate language.
(a)The court may appoint an advisor to assist a witness 13 years of age or younger in understanding questions asked by counsel.
(b)The advisor is not required to be an attorney.
Amended by Chapter 352 , 1995 General Session