Section 8 - Age-appropriate language at judicial proceedings -- Advisor.

UT Code § 77-38-8 (2019) (N/A)
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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.

(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.