Phil. Cnty. Pa. *462

As amended through December 18, 2021
Rule *462 - Trial De Novo. Summary Appeals

The Court of Common Pleas may schedule a status conference prior to the de novo summary trial. In the event the attorney for the Commonwealth and the defendant reach a negotiated plea, the plea may be entered before a Trial Commissioner and, upon approval by a judge, the negotiated sentence will be recorded. In the event a negotiated plea is not reached or is not approved by the Court, the case shall be heard de novo by a judge of the Court of Common Pleas sitting without a jury.

Phil. Cnty. Pa. *462

Amended September 20, 2019, effective 12/2/2019.