Rule 806 – Closing Arguments at Sentencing Hearing

May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Pennsylvania

After the presentation of evidence at the sentencing hearing, each party shall be entitled to present one closing argument for or against the sentence of death. The defendant’s argument shall be made last.

234 Pa. Code ยง 806

Committee Explanatory Reports:

Final Report explaining the March 1, 2000 reorganization and renumbering of the rules published with the Court’s Order at 30 Pa.B. 1477 (March 18, 2000) .