Bucks Cnty. C.P. Rule 1123 (f-i)

Rule 1123*(f)-*(i). Post-Verdict Motions-Notice-Briefs-Argument.

*(f) A copy of a motion for new trial, in arrest of judgment or for discharge for

insufficiency of evidence on the whole record shall be served forthwith upon the

District Attorney. Notice of the fact of filing of the motion, together with a request

that the stenographic notes of the evidence taken at the trial be transcribed and

filed, shall be given to the trial judge together with a copy of the motion, and to the

official court reporter and proof thereof shall be filed of record. The usual manner

of documenting the notice and request shall be by the endorsement of acceptance

of service thereof by the trial judge and the official court reporter respectively,

noted upon the original motion before filing. Upon such request, the official court

reporter shall transcribe and file the stenographic transcript and furnish a copy

thereof to the defendant and to the District Attorney. The cost of such transcripts

shall be at the expense of the county unless the Court shall provide otherwise

pursuant to the Act of May 1, 1907, P.L. 135, P.L. 135 §2, as amended 17 P.S.

1802, or other applicable statute or rule. Additional reasons in support of said

motion shall be filed within ten days after receipt of a copy of the stenographic

transcript; a copy thereof shall be forthwith served upon the District Attorney and

the trial judge.

*(g) Within 30 days after the filing of the stenographic transcript, unless the time is

extended by the trial judge for cause shown, the defendant shall file his briefs with

the clerk and forthwith serve a copy thereof upon the District Attorney. Failure to

timely file his briefs may be regarded as an abandonment of the motion by

defendant.

*(h) The reply briefs of the District Attorney shall be filed within 30 days after the

filing of the defendant's briefs, unless the time is extended by the trial judge for

cause shown.

*(i) Upon the filing of defendant's brief as aforesaid, the clerk shall forthwith place

the case upon the argument list. If defendant has not filed his briefs within the time

hereinabove specified, the District Attorney may order the matter on the argument

list and proceed under Bucks County Civil Rule 210(c) the provisions and

sanctions of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference.