For purposes of this article, “a physical offense, sexual offense, or violent offense” is defined to include the following crimes, when one or more of the victims or witnesses is a child under 12 years of age or is a protected person as provided in Section 15-25-1: (1) A sex offense pursuant to Section 15-20A-5. (2) A violent offense pursuant to Section 12-25-32. (3) Aggravated child abuse as provided in Section 26-15-3.1. (4) Assault in any degree. (5) Any offense involving domestic violence, elder abuse, or a violation of a protection order. (6) Any attempt to commit any of the offenses listed in subdivisions (1) to (5), inclusive.
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