Rule 44.1 Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem for Victim Who Is a Child

In any prosecution for sexual assault under 13 V.S.A. § 3252, aggravated sexual assault under 13 V.S.A. § 3253, lewd or lascivious conduct with a child under 13 V.S.A. § 2602 or incest under 13 V.S.A. § 205, alleged to have been committed against a minor, and in any juvenile proceeding under chapter 12 of Title 33 involving a delinquent act alleged to have been committed against a minor if the delinquent act would be an offense listed in this rule if committed by an adult, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem for that minor to represent the interests of the minor. The guardian shall not be a person who is or may be a witness in the proceeding.