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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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 77. Utah Code of Criminal Procedure § 77-38-8. Age-appropriate language at judicial proceedings--Advisor - last updated May 05, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-77-utah-code-of-criminal-procedure/ut-code-sect-77-38-8/
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