Declaration of policy. In order to promote the best interests of residents of this Commonwealth with intellectual

SUBCHAPTER E VICTIMS AND WITNESSES WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES OR AUTISM Sec. 5991.  Declaration of policy. 5992.  Definitions. 5993.  Admissibility of certain statements. Enactment. Subchapter E was added June 28, 2019, P.L.228, No.30, effective in 60 days. § 5991.  Declaration of policy. In order to promote the best interests of residents of this Commonwealth with intellectual disabilities or autism who are material witnesses or victims of crime, the General Assembly declares its intent, in this subchapter, to provide, where necessity is shown, procedures that will protect material witnesses or victims of crime with intellectual disabilities or autism during their involvement with the criminal justice system.