Eri. Cnty. Pa. 300

As amended through June 1, 2021
Rule 300 - CASE ASSIGNMENTS
A. Pre-trial: All cases bound to Court will be assigned to one of the Judges in the Criminal Division. This will be done by the Court Administrator at or about the time of arraignment or waiver thereof. The assigned judge will hear and resolve all pre-trial matters pertaining to the case.
B. Sentencing: In all cases disposed of by plea (except post-arraignment pleas) the assigned judge shall be the sentencing judge. In all cases wherein a jury trial has been held and a verdict entered, the trial judge shall be the sentencing judge. However, in any case where the designated judge may be unavailable for sentencing, another judge, designed by the President-Judge, may be substituted.
C. Sentencing Date: A sentencing date shall be set for all cases at the time of plea or verdict. Any change requested in this date must be made directly with the assigned sentencing judge and subject to his/her discretion.

Eri. Cnty. Pa. 300

Amended effective 6/1/2021.