Chester Cnty. C.P. Court of Common Pleas Local Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 591

Any motion to withdraw or challenge a plea of guilty or nolo contendere shall include a

separate page addressed to the court reporter requesting transcription of the proceeding at which

the plea was entered and of the sentencing proceeding, if any. The entire transcripts of such

proceedings shall be prepared unless limited by the Court. Copies of the motion shall be delivered

to the trial judge, the court reporter, and the District Attorney immediately after filing thereof.

CHAPTER 7. POST-TRIAL PROCEDURES IN COURT CASES

PART A

SENTENCING PROCEDURES

Rule 700(B). Sentencing Judge.

(1) In addition to the authority set forth in C.C.R.Crim.P. 105.1 (a)-(e), the Court

Administrator in accordance with regulations approved by the President Judge may reassign cases

after the filing of a motion alleging a violation of probation or parole to improve the prompt and

just resolution of violations of probation and parole.

(2) The defendant shall be so notified of this rule at the time of entering a plea.

Note: This rule was enacted, pursuant to Pa.R.Crim. 700(b), permitting sentencing by a judge

other than the judge who presided at the trial or who received the plea.