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Rule 100 – Scope of Rules

May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Pennsylvania

(A) These rules shall govern criminal proceedings in all courts including courts not of record. Unless otherwise specifically provided, these rules shall not apply to juvenile or domestic relations proceedings.
(B) Each of the courts exercising criminal jurisdiction may adopt local rules of procedure in accordance with Rule 105.

234 Pa. Code ยง 100

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. 1478 (March 18, 2000) .

Final Report explaining the April 1, 2005 Comment revision concerning Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure published with the Court’s Order at 35 Pa.B. 2213 (April 16, 2005) .

Final Report explaining the January 18, 2013 Comment revision concerning application of Criminal Rules to cases involving individuals under the age of 18 at time of offense and over 21 at time charges filed published with the Court’s Order at 43 Pa.B. 653 (February 2, 2013) .