As amended through January 4, 2024
Rule 702 - Aids In Imposing Sentence(A) Before the sentencing hearing, defendant and his/her counsel, or if unrepresented, the defendant shall execute a form entitled "APPELLATE RIGHTS OF DEFENDANT AFTER SENTENCING", which is attached hereto. Defendant's counsel shall review and explain said form to the Defendant. The defendant and defendant's counsel shall sign this form Defendant counsel's signature thereon shall constitute a certification by the attorney that he/she has read, discussed, and explained the form to the defendant, and that to the best of his/her knowledge, information, or belief that his/her client understands the form(B) On behalf of the Court, the Chief Adult Probation Officer shall submit a copy of the Guideline Sentencing Form to the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing as required by 303.1(d). Click here to view image