Section 132. Victim’s Presence

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The victim, counsel for the victim, and other persons accompanying a victim for his or her assistance shall be permitted to attend the proceedings, except as provided in Rule 311.

Comment

See 42 Pa.C.S. § 6336(d) and 18 P. S. § 11.201 et seq.
The court has discretion to maintain confidentiality of mental health, medical, or juvenile institutional documents or juvenile probation reports. See 42 Pa.C.S. § 6336(f).

Official Note
Rule 132 adopted April 1, 2005, effective October 1, 2005.
Committee Explanatory Reports:
Final Report explaining the provisions of Rule 132 published with the Court’s Order at 35 Pa.B. 2214 (April 16, 2005).

                    
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