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Utah Code Ann. § 77-38-8 — Age-appropriate language at judicial proceedings - Advisor.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 1: General Provisions, Utah Code.
Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 77-38-8
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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. (2)(b) The advisor is not required to be an attorney.
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