Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 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