The family court is to hear by itself, or order a family court investigating officer to hear from the victim, etc. of a juvenile case, as prescribed in Article 3, paragraph (1), item (i) or (ii) about their feelings and other opinions on the case upon their request pursuant to the Rules of the Supreme Court; provided, however, that this does not apply if it is found inappropriate considering the nature of the case, the state of investigation or trial and decision of the family court, or other circumstances.
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juvenile
「少年」
In this Act, a person under 20 years of age.
Defined inArticle 2, paragraph (1)· applies throughout the law
victim, etc.machine translation
「被害者等」
From Article 5-2 on, a victim, the victim's legal representative (法定代理人), or, where the victim has died or has a serious physical or mental disability, the victim's spouse, lineal relative (直系の親族) or brother or sister.
Defined inArticle 5-2, paragraph (1)