(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)

     (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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