Armst. Cnty. Pa. 700

Current through February 13, 2020
Rule 700 - Sentencing Judge

A sentence on a plea of guilty or nolo contendere may be imposed by a judge other than the judge who received the plea, if the defendant has been so notified at the time of entering the plea or if he agrees thereto at the time of sentencing.

Armst. Cnty. Pa. 700

Comment

This rule is not intended to proscribe sentencing by a judge who did not receive the plea when there are extraordinary circumstances which preclude the presence of that judge.