pa-56-33-1154: Proposed adoption of Pa.R.Crim.P. 125

Summary

The Criminal Procedural Rules Committee is considering proposing to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania the adoption of Pennsylvania Rule of Juvenile Court Procedure 125 governing qualifications of counsel for indigent defense services for the reasons set forth in the accompanying publication report. Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 103(a)(1), the proposal is being published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin for comments, suggestions, or objections prior to submission to the Supreme Court. Any report accompanying this proposal was prepared by the Committee to indicate the rationale for the proposed rulemaking. It will neither constitute a part of the rules nor be adopted by the Supreme Court. The Committee invites all interested persons to submit comments, suggestions, or objections in writing to the: Criminal Procedural Rules Committee Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Judicial Center PO Box 62635 Harrisburg, PA 17106-2635 FAX: (717) 231-9521 criminalrules@pacourts.us All communications in reference to the proposal should be received by September 30, 2026. E-mail is the preferred method for submitting comments, suggestions, or objections; any e-mailed submission need not be reproduced and resubmitted via mail. The Committee will acknowledge receipt of all submissions. By the Juvenile Court Procedural Rules Committee DAVID R. CROWLEY, ESQUIRE, Chair Annex A TITLE 234. RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CHAPTER 1. SCOPE OF RULES, CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS, LOCAL RULES PART B. Counsel (...

The agency’s own summary, as published.