Pennsylvania Code
Title 234 - RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Chapter 5 - PRETRIAL PROCEDURES IN COURT CASES
Part G(1) - Motion Procedures
Rule 577 - Procedures Following Filing of Motion
Universal Citation: 234 PA Code ยง 577
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(A) Following the filing of a motion,
(1) if the judge determines an answer is
necessary, the court may order a written answer, or it may order an oral
response at the time of a hearing or argument on a motion. Any written order
shall be filed, a docket entry made, and served by the clerk of courts pursuant
to Rule 114(B), (C), and (D).
(2)
If the judge determines the motion requires a hearing or argument, the court or
the court administrator shall schedule the date and time for the hearing or
argument. Pursuant to Rule 114(B)(2), notice of the date and time for the
hearing or argument shall be served by the clerk of courts, unless the
president judge has designated the court or court administrator to serve these
notices.
(B) The judge promptly shall dispose of any motion.
(C) Unified Practice Any local rule that is inconsistent with the provisions of this rule is prohibited, including any local rule requiring a personal appearance as a prerequisite to a determination of whether a hearing or argument is scheduled.
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