Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 42, October 19, 2024
Rule 132 - Temporary Assignment of Issuing Authorities(A) The president judge may assign temporarily the issuing authority of any magisterial district to serve another magisterial district whenever such assignment is needed: (1) to satisfy the requirements of Rule 117;(2) to insure fair and impartial proceedings;(3) to conduct a preliminary hearing pursuant to Rule 544(B); or(4) otherwise for the efficient administration of justice. One or more issuing authorities may be so assigned to serve one or more magisterial districts.
(B) Whenever a temporary assignment is made under this rule, notice of such assignment shall be filed with the clerk of courts where it shall be available for police agencies and other interested persons.(C) A motion may be filed requesting a temporary assignment under this rule on the ground that the assignment is needed to insure fair and impartial proceedings. Reasonable notice and opportunity to respond shall be provided to the parties.(D) A motion shall be filed requesting a temporary assignment under paragraph (A)(3) whenever the attorney for the Commonwealth elects to proceed under Rule 544(B) following the refiling of a complaint.The provisions of this Rule 132 amended June 30, 2005, effective 7/1/2006, 35 Pa.B. 3901.