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6333 – Subpoena | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law on subpoenas in juvenile cases requires court-issued subpoenas and copies to guardians for minors, with exceptions for good cause.

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6333 – Subpoena

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 6333

Summary

Pennsylvania law allows courts, upon request by involved parties, to issue subpoenas for witnesses and documents in juvenile proceedings. When witnesses are under 18, a copy of the subpoena must be provided to their parent, guardian, or custodian unless the court waives this requirement for specific reasons. These provisions facilitate the gathering of evidence while considering the welfare of minors.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law on subpoenas in juvenile cases requires court-issued subpoenas and copies to guardians for minors, with exceptions for good cause.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.