(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.

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(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