Chest. Cnty. Ct. Comm. Plea. R. 105.3(a)

As amended through February 1, 2024
Rule 105.3(a) - Transport of Prisoners; Out of County

In any criminal proceeding in which a court appearance by a prisoner housed in a facility out of Chester County will be required, the party, designated by C.C.R.Crim.P. 105.3(c), shall submit to the Court a transport order containing the location of the prisoner and when the prisoner will be needed for court. Once the Court signs the transport order, it shall be filed with the Clerk of Courts and copies provide to the Court Administrator and the Sheriff. The Sheriff shall arrange appropriate transportation of the prisoner. Absent genuine exigency or most unusual circumstances, a request for transport of a prisoner shall be made not less than three (3) days before the scheduled court appearance.

Chest. Cnty. Ct. Comm. Plea. R. 105.3(a)

Amended effective 6/21/2021; amended effective 2/1/2024.

Note: The Court Administrator can issue a per curiam transport order if the prisoner is housed in a county facility. However, if the prisoner is housed in a state facility, the transport order requires a judicial signature.