1The hearing on the taking of evidence shall be held with the compulsory participation of the prosecutor and defense lawyer of the defendant. The representative of the victim has also the right to participate.
2The defendant and the victim have the right to participate when a witness or another person must be questioned. In other cases, they may participate with the prior authorisation of the court.
3Evidence is taken pursuant to the rules provided for trial examination, by the same court that will adjudicate the case. Except for cases provided for by Article 321/1, the taking of evidence on facts pertaining to persons who are not represented by defense lawyers in the hearing, is prohibited.
4"The minutes, items and documents obtained to secure evidence, shall be sent to the prosecutor. The defense lawyers have the right to review and make copies of them. "
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