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.
(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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