Rule 1915.11. Appointment of Attorney for Child. Interrogation of Child. Attendance of Child at Hearing or Conference.

 (a)  The court may on its own motion or the motion of a party appoint an attorney to represent the child in the action. The court may assess the cost upon the parties or any of them or as otherwise provided by law.

 (b)  The court may interrogate a child, whether or not the subject of the action, in open court or in chambers. The interrogation shall be conducted in the presence of the attorneys and, if permitted by the court, the parties. The attorneys shall have the right to interrogate the child under the supervision of the court. The interrogation shall be part of the record.

 (c)  Unless otherwise directed by the court, the child who is the subject of the action shall not be required to attend a hearing before the court or a conference.

   Official Note

   A party may bring a child to a conference or hearing but, in the absence of an order of court, is not required to do so.

   The provisions of this Rule 1915.11 amended April 29, 1991, effective July 1, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 2337. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (134347) to (134348).