(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.
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