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Philadelphia Cnty. C.P. Municipal Court-Criminal Rule 710
Guilty Pleas Refused by Trial Judge
Where a negotiated plea has been refused by the trial judge after hearing the facts of the case and
the defendant is permitted to withdraw the guilty plea, the Quarter Sessions clerk shall note on the
transcript, with specificity, the District Attorney’s recommendation and that the plea bargain was
declined by the judge.
This procedure is intended to prevent counsel from taking the same case before another judge who
might accept the negotiation that was previously refused by the court.
Note: Amended by the Municipal Court Board of Judges on November 18, 2005; effective March 15, 2006.
PRIVATE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
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- 2026-09-30
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- 2026-09-30
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