Article 33 (Seeking Professional Opinions)
(1) A court may seek opinions from a psychiatrist, psychologist, social welfare scholar, and other related
professionals about the mental and psychological state of any offender or victim, the outcome of their
diagnosis, and the details stated by the victim.
(2) In investigating and trying a sexual crime case, a court shall take into account the professional opinions
obtained pursuant to paragraph (1).
(3) A court shall select the professionals referred to in paragraph (1) from among those designated as
candidates by the Minister of the National Court Administration.
(4) Paragraphs (1) through (3) shall apply mutatis mutandis where an investigative agency investigates any
sexual crime: Provided, That when a victim is under the age of 13 or lacks the ability to discern things or
make decisions due to any physical or mental disability, the investigative agency shall seek opinions from
related professionals about the mental and psychological state of the victim, the outcome of their
diagnosis, and the details stated by the victim.
(5) In applying mutatis mutandis in accordance with paragraph (4), the "Minister of the National Court
Administration" shall be construed as the "Prosecutor General of the Public Prosecutors' Office or the
Commissioner General of the National Police Agency."
Article 34 (Appearance of Persons in Relationship of Trust)
(1) Where a court examines any of the following victims, it shall, upon request by the public prosecutor or
the victim or his or her legal representative, allow the appearance of a person in a relationship of trust with
the victim, except where his or her appearance may pose difficulties to the trial or otherwise there exist
any unavoidable circumstances: <Amended on Jul. 11, 2023>
1. A victim of a crime under Articles 3 through 8, 10, 14, 14-2, 14-3, 15 (excluding an attempt to
commit a crime under Article 9), and 15-2;
2. A victim under the age of 19, etc.
(2) Paragraph (1) shall apply mutatis mutandis where an investigative agency investigates a victim
referred to in the subparagraphs of the same paragraph. <Amended on Jul. 11, 2023>
(3) In cases falling under paragraphs (1) and (2), neither the court nor the investigative agency shall allow
the appearance of a person in a relationship of trust with the victim if it is unfavorable to the victim or is
not desired by the victim.
Article 35 (Training of Intermediaries)
(1) The Minister of Justice shall train intermediaries to assist victims of sexual crimes having difficulty in
understanding and communication in criminal judicial proceedings.
(2) An intermediary shall be a person who completes a course of education determined by the Minister of
Justice among those who have expertise in a field related to the psychology of or communication with
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