Utah Statutes
§ 77-38-8 — Age-appropriate language at judicial proceedings -- Advisor.
Utah·Title 77 Utah Code of Criminal Procedure·Ch. 77-38 Crime Victims·Part 77-38-1 General Provisions
(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)(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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Legislative History
Amended by Chapter 352, 1995 General Session
Nearby Sections
15
§ 77-1-1
Short title.§ 77-1-2
Criminal procedure prescribed.§ 77-1-3
Definitions.§ 77-1-5
Prosecuting party.§ 77-1-6
Rights of defendant.§ 77-10a-1
Definitions.§ 77-10a-10
Charge of grand jury -- Rights and duties.§ 77-10a-15
Return and transfer of indictment.