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Pa. R.Crim.P. 556.7
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Rule 556.7 Administration of Oath to Witnesses; Court Personnel
Chapter 5: Pretrial Procedures in Court Cases
Rule Text
(A) Each witness to be heard by the indicting grand jury shall be sworn by the foreperson before testifying.
(B) All court personnel who are to be present during any portion of the grand jury proceedings, and all others who assist in the proceedings, shall be sworn to secrecy by the supervising judge prior to their participation.
Amendment history: The provisions of this Rule 556.7 adopted June 21, 2012, effective in 180 days, 42 Pa.B. 4140.