Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 23, June 8, 2024
Rule 400 - Means of Instituting Proceedings in Summary CasesCriminal proceedings in summary cases shall be instituted either by:
(1) issuing a citation to the defendant; or(2) filing a citation; or(3) filing a complaint; or(4) arresting without a warrant when arrest is specifically authorized by law.The provisions of this Rule 400 amended February 6, 2003, effective 7/1/2003, 33 Pa.B. 969; amended August 11, 2003, effective 7/1/2003, 33 Pa.B. 4289; amended April 1, 2005, effective 10/1/2005, 35 Pa.B. 2210; amended March 9, 2006, effective 9/1/2006, 36 Pa.B. 1385.