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Berks Cnty. C.P. Criminal Rules Rule 580
Evidence of Summary Offenses at Omnibus Pretrial Hearings
(A) Unless specifically ordered by a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas after a motion
by a Defendant, the Commonwealth shall have no duty to present evidence to establish a prima
facie case for summary offenses at a hearing on an Omnibus Pretrial Motion. As long as at least
one Felony or Misdemeanor charge remains pending after the hearing, all summary charges shall
remain pending and be scheduled for trial or other disposition.
(B) Should all Felony and Misdemeanor charges be dismissed after an Omnibus Pretrial
Hearing, the Court shall either schedule a disposition hearing on the summary charges or remand
the summary charges to the appropriate Magisterial District Judge for disposition.
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- www.berkspa.gov
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- 2026-09-30
- Edition
- 2026-09-30
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