| CHAPTER 1. | |
GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Rule 100.
Rule 101.
Rule 102. |
Scope of Rules.
Purpose and Construction.
Citing the Criminal Procedural Rules. |
| PART A. Business of the Courts |
Rule 103.
Rule 104.
Rule 105.
Rule 106.
Rule 107.
Rule 108.
Rule 109.
Rule 110.
Rule 111.
Rule 112.
Rule 113.
Rule 114.
Rule 115. |
Definitions.
Design of Forms.
Local Rules.
Continuances in Summary and Court Cases.
Contents of Subpoena.
Habeas Corpus Venue.
Defects in Form, Content, or Procedure.
Special Orders Governing Widely-Publicized or Sensational Cases.
Public Discussion of Pending or Imminent Criminal Litigation by Court Personnel.
Publicity, Broadcasting, and Recording of Proceedings.
Notice of Court Proceeding(s) Requiring Defendant's Presence.
Notice and Docketing of Orders.
Recording and Transcribing Court Proceedings. |
| PART B. Counsel |
Rule 120.
Rule 121.
Rule 122.
Rule 123.
Rule 124. |
Attorneys-Appearances and Withdrawals.
Waiver of Counsel.
Assignment of Counsel.
Application for the Assignment of Counsel.
In Forma Pauperis. (RESERVED) |
| PART C. Venue, Location, and Recording of Proceedings Before Issuing Authority |
Rule 130.
Rule 131.
Rule 132.
Rule 133.
Rule 134.
Rule 135. |
Venue; Transfer of Proceedings.
Location of Proceedings Before Issuing Authority.
Continuous Availability and Temporary Assignment of Issuing Authorities.
Powers of Temporarily Assigned Issuing Authorities.
Objections to Venue.
Transcript of Proceedings Before Issuing Authority. |
PART D. Procedures Implementing 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 4137, 4138, and 4139;
Criminal Contempt Powers of District Justices,
Judges of the Pittsburgh Magistrates Court, and
Judges of the Traffic Court of Philadelphia. |
Rule 140.
Rule 141.
Rule 142. |
Contempt Proceedings Before District Justices, Pittsburgh
Magistrates Court Judges, and Philadelphia Traffic Court Judges.
Appeals from Contempt Adjudications by District Justices,
Pittsburgh Magistrates Court Judges, or Philadelphia Traffic Court Judges.
Procedures Governing Defaults in Payment of Fine Imposed As Punishment for Contempt. |
| CHAPTER 2. | |
INVESTIGATIONS |
| PART A. Search Warrants |
Rule 200.
Rule 201.
Rule 202.
Rule 203.
Rule 204.
Rule 205.
Rule 206.
Rule 207.
Rule 208.
Rule 209.
Rule 210.
Rule 211. |
Who May Issue.
Purpose of Warrant.
Approval of Search Warrant Applications by Attorney for
the Commonwealth--Local Option.
Requirements for Issuance.
Person to Serve Warrant.
Contents of Search Warrant.
Contents of Application for Search Warrant.
Manner of Entry Into Premises.
Copy of Warrant; Receipt for Seized Property.
Return With Inventory.
Return of Papers to Clerk.
Sealing Search Warrant Affidavits. |
| PART B(1). Investigating Grand Juries. |
Rule 220.
Rule 221.
Rule 222.
Rule 223.
Rule 224.
Rule 225.
Rule 226.
Rule 227.
Rule 228.
Rule 229.
Rule 230.
Rule 231. |
Motion and Order for Investigating Grand Jury.
Summoning Investigating Grand Jurors.
Composition and Organization of the Investigating Grand Jury.
Administering Oath to Stenographer.
Administering Oath to Court Personnel.
Administering Oath to Grand Jury and Foreman.
Charge to Investigating Grand Jury.
Administering Oath to Witness.
Recording of Proceedings Before Investigating Grand Jury.
Control of Investigating Grand Jury Transcript/Evidence.
Disclosure of Testimony Before Investigating Grand Jury.
Who May Be Present During Session of an Investigating Grand Jury. |
| PART B(2). Statewide or Regional Investigating Grand Juries. |
Rule 240.
Rule 241.
Rule 242.
Rule 243.
Rule 244. |
Applicability of Investigating Grand Jury Rules.
Summoning Jurors for Statewide or Regional Investigating Grand Juries.
Providing Prospective Jurors for Statewide or Regional Investigating Grand Juries.
Location of Statewide or Regional Investigating Grand Juries.
Venue. |
| CHAPTER 3. | |
ACCELERATED REHABILITATIVE DISPOSITION |
| PART A. Summary Cases. |
Rule 300.
Rule 301.
Rule 302.
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Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in Summary Cases.
Procedures for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in Summary Cases
Before the Minor Judiciary.
Procedures for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in Summary Cases
in the Court of Common Pleas--Local Option. |
| PART B. Court Cases. |
Rule 310.
Rule 311.
Rule 312.
Rule 313.
Rule 314.
Rule 315.
Rule 316.
Rule 317.
Rule 318.
Rule 319.
Rule 320. |
Motion for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition.
Application Process and Notice of Motion by Attorney for the Commonwealth.
Hearing. Explanation of Program.
Hearing. Manner of Proceeding.
Deferring Action Upon Admission to Program Before Information.
Deferring Adjudication of the Charges Upon Admission to Program After Information.
Conditons of the Program.
Procedure Upon Refusal to Accept the Conditions.
Procedure on Charge of Violation of Conditions.
Procedure for Obtaining Order for Dismissal Upon Successful Completion of the Program.
Expungement Upon Successful Completion of ARD Program. |
| CHAPTER 4. | |
PROCEDURES IN SUMMARY CASES |
| PART A. Instituting Proceedings. |
Rule 400.
Rule 401. |
Means of Instituting Proceedings in Summary Cases.
Means of Instituting Proceedings in Summary Cases Charging Parking Violations. |
| PART B. Citation Procedures. |
Rule 402.
Rule 403. |
Persons Who Shall Use Citations.
Contents of Citation. |
| PART B(1). Procedures When Citation Is Issued to Defendant. |
Rule 405.
Rule 406.
Rule 407.
Rule 408.
Rule 409. |
Issuance of Citation.
Procedure Following Issuance of Citation.
Pleas in Response to Citation.
Not Guilty Pleas--Notice of Trial.
Guilty Pleas. |
| PART B(2). Procedures When Citation Filed. |
Rule 410.
Rule 411.
Rule 412.
Rule 413.
Rule 414. |
Filing of Citation.
Procedures Following Filing of Citation--Issuance of Summons.
Pleas in Response to Summons.
Not Guilty Pleas--Notice of Trial.
Guilty Pleas. |
| PART C. Procedures in Summary Cases When Complaint Filed. |
Rule 420.
Rule 421.
Rule 422.
Rule 423.
Rule 424. |
Filing of Complaint.
Procedures Following Filing of Complaint--Issuance of Summons.
Pleas in Response to Summons.
Not Guilty Pleas--Notice of Trial.
Guilty Pleas. |
| PART D. Arrest Procedures in Summary Cases. |
| PART D(1). Arrests With a Warrant. |
Rule 430.
Rule 431. |
Issuance of Arrest Warrant.
Procedure When Defendant Arrested With Warrant. |
| PART D(2). Arrests Without a Warrant. |
Rule 440.
Rule 441. |
Arrest Without Warrant.
Procedure Following Arrrest Without Warrant. |
| PART E. General Procedures in Summary Cases. |
Rule 450.
Rule 451.
Rule 452.
Rule 453.
Rule 454.
Rule 455.
Rule 456.
Rule 457.
Rule 458. |
Motions. [RESERVED]
Service.
Collateral.
Joinder of Offenses and Defendants.
Trial in Summary Cases.
Trial in Defendant's Absence.
Defautl Procedures; Restitution; Fines, and Costs.
Withdrawal of Charges in Summary Cases.
Dismissal in Summary Cases Upon Satisfaction or Agreement. |
| PART F. Procedures in Summary Cases for Appealing to Court of Common Pleas for a Trial De Novo. |
Rule 460.
Rule 461.
Rule 462. |
Notice of Appeal.
Stays.
Trial De Novo |
| PART G. Special Procedures in Summary Cases Under the Vehicle Code. |
Rule 470.
Rule 471. |
Procedures Related to License Suspension After Failure to Respond to Citation or Summons.
Disposition Report. |
| CHAPTER 5. | |
PRETRIAL PROCEDURES IN COURT CASES |
| PART A. Preservation of Testimony. |
Rule 500.
Rule 501. |
Preservation of Testimony After Institution of Criminal Proceedings.
Preservation of Testimony by Videotape Recording. |
| PART B. Instituting Proceedings. |
| Rule 502. |
Instituting Proceedings in Court Cases. |
| PART B(1). Complaint Procedures. |
Rule 503.
Rule 504.
Rule 505.
Rule 506.
Rule 507.
Rule 508.
Rule 509. |
Complaint Procedures Generally.
Contents of Complaint.
Complaints: Joinder of Offenses and Defendants.
Approval of Private Complaints.
Approval of Police Complaints and Arrest Warrant Affidavits by Attorney for
the Commonwealth--Local Option.
Procedure Following Submission of Complaint to Issuing Authority.
Use of Summons or Warrant of Arrest in Court Cases. |
| PART B(2). Summons Procedures. |
Rule 510.
Rule 511.
Rule 512. |
Contents of Summons; Time of Preliminary Hearing.
Service of Summons.
Procedure in Court Cases Following Issuance of Summons. |
| PART B(3). Arrest Procedures in Court Cases. |
| (a) Arrest Warrants |
Rule 513.
Rule 514.
Rule 515.
Rule 516.
Rule 517.
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Requirements for Issuance.
Duplicate and Alias Warrants of Arrest.
Execution of Arrest Warrant.
Procedure in Court Cases When Warrant of Arrest Is Executed
Within Judicial District of Issuance.
Procedure in Court Cases When Warrant of Arrest Is Executed
Outside Judicial District of Issuance. |
| (b) Arrests Without Warrant |
| Rule 518. |
Procedure in Court Cases Initiated by Arrest Without Warrant. |
| PART C. Bail. |
Rule 520.
Rule 521.
Rule 522. |
Bail Before Verdict.
Bail After Finding of Guilt.
Detention of Witnesses. |
| PART C(1). Release Procedures. |
Rule 523.
Rule 524.
Rule 525.
Rule 526.
Rule 527.
Rule 528.
Rule 529. |
Release Criteria.
Types of Release on Bail.
Bail Bond.
Conditions of Bail Bond.
Nonmonetary Conditions of Release on Bail.
Monetary Condition of Release on Bail.
Modification of Bail Order Prior to Verdict. |
| PART C(2). General Procedures in all Bail Cases. |
Rule 530.
Rule 531.
Rule 532.
Rule 533.
Rule 534.
Rule 535.
Rule 536.
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Duties and Powers of a Bail Agency.
Qualifications of Surety.
Substitution of Surety or Security.
Increased Amount of Monetary Condition of Bail.
Duration of Obligation.
Receipt for Deposit; Return of Deposit.
Procedures Upon Violation of Conditions; Revocation of Release and Forfeiture;
Bail Pieces; Exoneration of Surety. |
| PART D. Proceedings in Court Cases Before Issuing Authorities. |
Rule 540.
Rule 541.
Rule 542.
Rule 543.
Rule 544.
Rule 545.
Rule 546.
Rule 547.
Rule 548.
Rule 549.
Rule 550. |
Preliminary Arraignment.
Waiver of Preliminary Hearing.
Preliminary Hearing; Continuances.
Disposition of Case at Preliminary Hearing.
Reinstating Charges Following Withdrawal or Dismissal.
Witnesses; Compulsory Process.
Dismissal Upon Satisfaction or Agreement.
Return of Transcript in Court Cases.
Amendment of Transcript in Court Cases.
Compelling Transmission of Papers by Issuing Authority.
Pleas of Guilty Before District Justice in Court Cases. |
| PART D(1). Transfer of Multi-Venue Cases. |
| Rule 551. |
Withdrawal of Prosecution Before Issuing Authority. |
| PART E. Information. |
Rule 560.
Rule 561.
Rule 562.
Rule 563.
Rule 564.
Rule 565.
Rule 566. |
Information Filing, Contents, Function.
Withdrawal of Charges by Attorney for the Commonwealth.
Copy of Information to be Furnished Defendant.
Joinder of Offenses in Information.
Amendment of Information.
Presentation of Information Without Preliminary Hearing.
Application of Indictment Statutes to Information. |
| PART F. Procedures Following Filing of Information. |
Rule 570.
Rule 571.
Rule 572.
Rule 573. |
Pretrial Conference.
Arraignment.
Bill of Particulars.
Pretrial Discovery and Inspection. |
| PART F(1). Motion Procedures. |
Rule 574.
Rule 575.
Rule 576.
Rule 577.
Rule 578.
Rule 579.
Rule 580.
Rule 581.
Rule 582.
Rule 583.
Rule 584.
Rule 585.
Rule 586.
Rule 587.
Rule 588. |
Motions.
Answers.
Filing.
Service.
Omnibus Pretrial Motion for Relief.
Time for Omnibus Pretrial Motion and Service.
Disposition of Pretrial Motions.
Suppression of Evidence.
Joinder--Trial of Separate Indictments or Informations.
Severance of Offenses or Defendants.
Motion for Change of Venue or Change of Venire.
Nolle Prosequi.
Court Dismissal Upon Satisfaction or Agreement.
Motion for Dismissal.
Motion for Return of Property. |
| PART G. Pleas Procedures. |
Rule 590.
Rule 591. |
Pleas and Plea Agreements.
Withdrawal of Pleas of Guilty. |
| CHAPTER 6. | |
TRIAL PROCEDURES IN COURT CASES |
| PART A. General Provisions. |
Rule 600.
Rule 601.
Rule 602.
Rule 603.
Rule 604.
Rule 605.
Rule 606.
Rule 607.
Rule 608. |
Prompt Trial.
Presence of Judge.
Presence of the Defendant.
Exceptions.
Opening Statements and Closing Arguments.
Mistrial.
Challenges to Sufficiency of Evidence.
Challenge to Weight of the Evidence.
Motion for Judgment of Acquittal After Discharge of Jury. |
| PART B. Non-Jury Procedures. |
Rule 620.
Rule 621.
Rule 622. |
Waiver of Jury Trial.
Procedure When Jury Trial is Waived.
Time for Court Action Following Non-Jury Trial. |
| PART C. Jury Procedures. |
| Rule 630. |
Juror Qualification Form, Lists of Trial Jurors, and Challenge to the Array. |
| PART C(1). Impaneling Jury. |
Rule 631.
Rule 632.
Rule 633.
Rule 634.
Rule 635. |
Examination and Challenges of Trial Jurors.
Juror Information Questionnaire.
Examination and Challenges of Alternate Trial Jurors.
Number of Peremptory Challenges.
Exhaustion of the Jury Panel. |
| PART C(2). Conduct of Jury Trial. |
Rule 640.
Rule 641.
Rule 642.
Rule 643.
Rule 644.
Rule 645.
Rule 646.
Rule 647.
Rule 648.
Rule 649. |
Swearing the Trial Jury to Hear the Cause.
Consent to Be Tried by Less Than Twelve Jurors.
Sequestration of Trial Jurors.
View by Jury.
Note Taking by Jurors.
Seating and Discharge of Alternate Jurors.
Material Permitted in Possession of Jurors.
Request for Instructions, Charge to the Jury, and Preliminary Instructions.
Verdicts.
Sealed Verdict. |
| CHAPTER 7. | |
POST-TRIAL PROCEDURES IN COURT CASES |
| PART A. Sentencing Procedures. |
Rule 700.
Rule 701.
Rule 702.
Rule 703.
Rule 704.
Rule 705.
Rule 706.
Rule 707.
Rule 708. |
Sentencing Judge.
Pleas of Guilty to Multiple Offenses.
Aids in Imposing Sentence.
Disclosure of Pre-Sentence Reports.
Procedure at Time of Sentencing.
Imposition of Sentence.
Fines or Costs.
Documents Transmitted to Prison.
Violation of Probation, Intermediate Punishment, or Parole: Hearing and Disposition. |
| PART B. Post-Sentence Procedures. |
Rule 720.
Rule 721.
Rule 722. |
Post-Sentence Procedures; Appeal.
Procedures for Commonwealth Challenges to Sentencing; Appeals.
Contents of Order for Expungement. |
| CHAPTER 8. | |
SPECIAL RULES IN CASES IN WHICH DEATH SENTENCE IS AUTHORIZED |
Rule 800.
Rule 801.
Rule 802.
Rule 803.
Rule 804.
Rule 805.
Rule 806.
Rule 807.
Rule 808.
Rule 809.
Rule 810. |
Applicability of Subchapter.
Notice of Aggravating Circumstances.
Guilty Plea Procedure.
Procedure When Jury Trial is Waived.
No Sealed Verdict.
Closing Arguments at Sentencing Hearing.
Sentencing Verdict Slip.
Form for Jury Sentencing Verdict Slip.
Form for Trial Judge Sentencing Verdict Slip.
Sentence.
Post-Sentence Motion. |
| CHAPTER 9. | |
POST-CONVICTION COLLATERAL PROCEEDINGS |
Rule 900.
Rule 901.
Rule 902.
Rule 903.
Rule 904.
Rule 905.
Rule 906.
Rule 907.
Rule 908.
Rule 909.
Rule 910. |
Scope.
Initiation of Post-Conviction Collateral Proceedings.
Content of Petition for Post-Conviction Collateral Relief; Request for Discovery.
Docketing and Assignment.
In Forma Pauperis.
Amendment and Withdrawal of Petition for Post-Conviction Collateral Relief.
Answer to Petition for Post-Conviction Collateral Relief.
Disposition Without Hearing.
Hearing.
Procedures for Petitions in Death Penalty Cases; Hearing; Disposition.
Appeal. |
| CHAPTER 10. | |
RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE FOR THE PHILADELPHIA MUNICIPAL COURT |
Rule 1000.
Rule 1001.
Rule 1002.
Rule 1003.
Rule 1004.
Rule 1005.
Rule 1006.
Rule 1007.
Rule 1008.
Rule 1009.
Rule 1010.
Rule 1011.
Rule 1012.
Rule 1013. |
Scope of Rules.
Disposition of Criminal Cases-Philadelphia Municipal Court.
Procedure in Summary Cases.
Procedure in Non-Summary Municipal Court Cases.
Arraignment Prior to Trial.
Pretrial Application for Relief.
Notice of Right to Appeal or to Petition for Certiorari; Guildty Plea Challenge Procedure.
Challenge to Guilty Plea.
Contents of Notice of Appeal or Petition for Certiorari.
Notice to Municipal Court Judge and Attorney for the Commonwealth of Appeal or of Petition for Certiorari.
Procedure on Appeal.
Bail.
Recording and Transcribing Municipal Court Proceedings; Admissibility of Testimony at Trial De Novo.
Prompt Trial--Municipal Court. |
| CHAPTER 11. | |
ABOLITIONS AND SUSPENSIONS |
Rule 1100.
Rule 1101. | Abolition of Practice and Procedure Under Repealed Statutes.
Suspension of Acts of Assembly. |
