Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 40, October 5, 2024
Rule 406 - Adjudicatory HearingA.Manner of hearing. 1) The court shall conduct the adjudicatory hearing without a jury, in an informal but orderly manner.2) The attorney for the Commonwealth shall:a) attend the hearing; andb) have the burden of establishing beyond a reasonable doubt that the juvenile committed the delinquent act(s).B.Recording. The adjudicatory hearing shall be recorded.C.Advanced communication technology. A court may utilize advanced communication technology pursuant to Rule 129 for the appearance of the juvenile or witness only if the parties consent.The provisions of this Rule 406 amended April 21, 2011, effective 7/1/2011, 41 Pa.B. 2319; amended April 29, 2011, effective 7/1/2011, 41 Pa.B. 2413; amended May 26, 2011, effective 7/1/2011, 41 Pa.B. 3180; amended July 18, 2012, effective 10/1/2012, 42 Pa.B. 4909.