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Lancaster Cnty. C.P. Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 150
Bench Warrants
A. In all cases where a bench warrant is executed, the case shall proceed in
accordance with the following procedures:
1. In all cases where the Defendant is lodged in the Lancaster County
Prison pursuant to the bench warrant, the Warden or his designee shall notify the
District Court Administrator within twelve hours of commitment.
2. After notice from the Warden or his designee, the District Court
Administrator shall schedule a hearing within the time permitted by Pa.R.Crim.P.
150.
3. The District Court Administrator shall give prompt notice of the
hearing to the Office of the Public Defender, District Attorney’s Office, and the
Clerk of Courts for Lancaster County. The District Attorney and Public Defender
shall each assign an attorney for the hearing.
4. The daily Business Judge shall conduct hearings on bench warrants
held pursuant to this Rule.
This Rule shall be effective for individuals detained on or after August 1, 2006.
Revised 6-30-06
Provenance
- Source
- www.court.co.lancaster.pa.us
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-30
- Edition
- 2026-09-30
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