Pennsylvania Code
Title 234 - RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Chapter 10 - RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE FOR THE PHILADELPHIA MUNICIPAL COURT AND THE PHILADELPHIA MUNICIPAL COURT TRAFFIC DIVISION
Part B - Philadelphia Municipal Court Traffic Division Procedures
Rule 1036 - Philadelphia Municipal Court Traffic Division Hearing Officers

Universal Citation: 234 PA Code § 1036

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 12, March 23, 2024

(A) As provided in this rule, Philadelphia Municipal Court Traffic Division hearing officers may be appointed to hear cases and issue adjudications in connection with prosecutions for summary offenses arising under Title 75 (relating to vehicles) and ordinances enacted pursuant to Title 75.

(1) Hearing officers are "issuing authorities" only for purposes of conducting summary trials, accepting pleas, conducting trials in absentia, setting collateral, and conducting post-trial proceedings, including but not limited to, establishing or re-establishing payment plans, monitoring compliance with payment plans, holding warrant hearings, and performing additional duties as may be identified by local rule.

(2) Hearing officers shall not conduct summary trials or hearings if there is a likelihood that imprisonment will be imposed at the conclusion of a summary traffic proceeding.

(B) The Philadelphia Municipal Court Traffic Division by local rule shall establish the qualifications and educational requirements for the position of Traffic Division hearing officer.

(C) The Code of Conduct for Employees of the Unified Judicial System shall be applicable to the Philadelphia Municipal Court Traffic Division hearing officers.

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