Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Rule 119 - Use of Two-Way Simultaneous Audio-Visual Communication in Criminal Proceedings(A) The court or issuing authority may use two-way simultaneous audio-visual communication at any criminal proceeding except: (1) preliminary hearings;(2) proceedings pursuant to Rule 569(A)(2)(b);(3) proceedings pursuant to Rules 595 and 597;(6) parole, probation, and intermediate punishment revocation hearings; and(7) any proceeding in which the defendant has a constitutional or statutory right to be physically present.(B) The defendant may consent to any proceeding being conducted using two-way simultaneous audio-visual communication.(C) When counsel for the defendant is present, the defendant must be permitted to communicate fully and confidentially with defense counsel immediately prior to and during the proceeding.The provisions of this Rule 119 adopted August 7, 2003, effective 9/1/2003, 33 Pa.B. 4287; amended June 30, 2005, effective 8/1/2006, 33 Pa.B. 3901; amended January 27, 2006, effective 8/1/2006, 36 Pa.B. 694; amended May 4, 2009, effective immediately, 39 Pa.B. 2434; amended July 31, 2012, effective 11/1/2012, 42 Pa.B. 5333.