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Dauphin Cnty. C.P. Rule 543-Disposition of Case at Preliminary Hearing

Dauphin County local rules: Rule 543-Disposition of Case at Preliminary Hearing

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RULE 543. Disposition of Case at Preliminary Hearing

(1) Pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 543(D)(3), if an issuing authority holds a

preliminary hearing in absentia and holds the case for court, s/he shall

immediately forward the completed transcript to the Clerk of Court with a

request that a bench warrant be issued by the Court of Common Pleas.

(2) The Clerk of Court shall immediately docket and forward the transcript and

request for bench warrant to the Court Administrator’s Office for review

and presentation to the Court.

(3) Upon receipt of a signed bench warrant, the Clerk of Court shall

immediately make the appropriate notation on the docket and transmit a

copy of the warrant to the sheriff.

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Source: www.dauphincounty.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-30
Edition: 2026-09-30
Content hash: 5e636e3fafe6d1bc9c4e3e8423547e8b1119938dd9496ad8ed4d61fd911ee87e

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