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42 Pa.C.S. § 6336.2 Use of restraints on children during court proceedings
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(a) Use of restraints.--Except as provided for in subsection (b), restraints such as handcuffs, chains, shackles, irons or straitjackets shall be removed prior to the commencement of a court proceeding. (b) Exception.--Restraints may be used during a court proceeding if the court…
42 Pa.C.S. § 6337 Right to counsel
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Except as provided under this section and in section 6311 (relating to guardian ad litem for child in court proceedings), a party is entitled to representation by legal counsel at all stages of any proceedings under this chapter and if he is without financial resources or otherwi…
42 Pa.C.S. § 6337.1 Right to counsel for children in dependency and delinquency proceedings
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(a) Children in dependency proceedings.--Legal counsel shall be provided for a child who is alleged or has been found to be a dependent child in accordance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure. (b) Children in delinquency proceedings.-- (1) In delinquency cases…
42 Pa.C.S. § 6338 Other basic rights
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(a) General rule.--A party is entitled to the opportunity to introduce evidence and otherwise be heard in his own behalf and to cross-examine witnesses. (b) Self-incrimination.--A child charged with a delinquent act need not be a witness against or otherwise incriminate himself. …