§ 77-38-8. Age-appropriate language at judicial proceedings -- Advisor.

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(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.

(2)

(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

                    
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