Eri. Cnty. Pa. 590
A defendant may enter a plea of guilty or, with the consent of the judge, nolo contendere pursuant to a plea agreement at any time prior to the verdict.
If a defendant enters a plea of guilty or, with the consent of the judge, nolo contendere before the Court no later than ten (10) days after arraignment, the defendant may have the option of assignment to another judge of the trial division, other than the original assigned judge, for purposes of sentencing.
If a defendant applies for ARD/PWOV or Treatment Court programs within ten (I 0) days after arraignment but the application is denied, the defendant may enter a plea of guilty or, with the consent of the judge, nolo contendere before the Court no later than ten (10) days after the denial of the application and may have the option of assignment to another judge of the trial division, other than the original assigned judge, for purposes of sentencing.
Eri. Cnty. Pa. 590