Rule 227 – Administering Oath to Witness

May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Pennsylvania

Each witness to be heard by the investigating grand jury shall be sworn before testifying. The witness may elect to be sworn in camera or in open court.

234 Pa. Code ยง 227

Committee Explanatory Reports:

Final report explaining the March 1, 2000 reorganization and renumbering of the rules published with the Court’s Order at 30 Pa.B. 1478 (March 18, 2000) .

Final Report explaining the September 30, 2005 amendments concerning administration of the oath published with the Court’s Order at 35 Pa.B. 5679 (October 15, 2005) .