Utah § 77-38-8 Age-appropriate language at judicial proceedings -- Advisor.

Utah Statutes

§ 77-38-8 — Age-appropriate language at judicial proceedings -- Advisor.

Utah § 77-38-8

Title 77Utah Code of Criminal Procedure

Ch. 77-38Crime Victims

Part 77-38-1General Provisions

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Utah Code Ann. § 77-38-8 (2026).

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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)(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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(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.