Pennsylvania § 9734 - Disclosure of presentence report to the parties.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9734 — Disclosure of presentence report to the parties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9734. Disclosure of presentence report to the parties.
(a) General rule.--Before imposing sentence, the court shall afford counsel for the prosecution and the defense a reasonable opportunity to read but only in the discretion of the court to copy the presentence report.
(b) Restrictions on disclosure.--The court may in its discretion require counsel not to disclose specified parts of the report.
Suspension by Court Rule. Section 9734 was suspended by Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure No. 1101(6), adopted March 1, 2000, as being inconsistent with the rules of Chapter 7 relating to post-trial procedures in court cases.
Cross References. Section 9734 is referred to in section 9759 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 9734
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9734 cover?
Section 9734 ("Disclosure of presentence report to the parties.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 9734?
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