Leh. Cnty. Pa. 700

As amended through February 1, 2020

Rule 700 - Sentencing Judge

The sentence following a plea of guilty or nobo contendere may be imposed by a judge other than the judge who received such plea whenever such substitution of judges shall enhance the efficient disposition of cases. In such instances, the defendant shall be given due notice at the time of entering the plea.

Leh. Cnty. Pa. 700

Amended effective 12/1/2015; revised effective 2/1/2020.

This Rule was adopted as R. 1401(a) by Order dated April l6, 1976, and published at 6 Pa.B. 1041 (September 8, 1976).