You represent Jill, a 15 year old girl. Jill is mentally retarded. Jill has been physically abused
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You represent Jill, a 15 year old girl. Jill is mentally retarded. Jill has been physically abused by her father in the State of Florida. Jill has been seeing a psychologist for the last month. Jill has disclosed all the details pertaining to the physical abuse to the psychologist. Jill is terrified about discussing the physical abuse in court or anywhere else. Jill is also terrified about seeing her father. Discuss in detail two options you can use to tell Jill's story in court. Remember we do not want Jill, who is a victim, to be victimized again in court. Your job is to protect Jill and to make sure her story gets told in court. Identify all cases, statutes and rules that support your position for each option per Florida law.
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