Rule 840 – Scope

by | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Pennsylvania

The rules in Part B provide the procedure for determining if imposition of the death penalty is precluded due to the defendant’s mental retardation.234 Pa. Code § 840Committee Explanatory Reports:Final Report explaining the July 31, 2013 adoption of the new rule...

Rule 811 – Post-Sentence Motion

by | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Pennsylvania

In all cases in which a sentence has been imposed, the case shall proceed pursuant to Rule 720, except that, in cases in which a death sentence has been determined and imposed, the post-sentence motion shall be decided promptly, but shall not be denied by operation of...

Rule 1095 – The Complaint

by | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Pennsylvania

The plaintiff shall set forth in the complaint:(1) the name and description of the plaintiff and defendant;(2) the facts upon which plaintiff relies for the relief sought;(3) the act or duty the defendant is required to perform and the refusal to perform it;(4) the...

Rule 1094 – Parties Defendant

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(a) When an action is commenced to compel performance of a public act or duty by a political subdivision of the Commonwealth, it shall be sufficient to name as defendants such officers in their official capacities as are concerned in the act or duty.(b) When an action...