Rule 2189 Reproduced Record in Cases Involving the Death Penalty
Chapter 21: Briefs and Reproduced Record
Rule Text
(a) Number of Copies. Any provisions of these rules to the contrary notwithstanding, in all cases involving the death penalty, the entire record shall be reproduced and filed with the prothonotary of the Supreme Court. To determine the number of copies to be filed, see Pa.R.A.P. 124(c) and its Official Note.
(b) Costs of Reproduction. The appellant, or, in cases where the appellant has been granted a waiver of fees and costs, the county where the prosecution was commenced, shall bear the cost of reproduction.
(c) Prior Rules Superseded. To the extent that this rule conflicts with provisions of Pa.R.A.P. 2151(a), (b) (relating to necessity of reproduction of records); Pa.R.A.P. 2152 (relating to content of reproduced records); Pa.R.A.P. 2154(a) (relating to designation of contents of reproduced records); and Pa.R.A.P. 2155 (allocating costs of reproduction of records), the same are superseded.
Amendment history: The provisions of this Rule 2189 adopted December 1, 1982, effective December 1, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 4332; amended June 28, 1985, effective July 20, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 2635; amended October 28, 2021, effective April 1, 2022, 51 Pa.B. 7050; amended April 21, 2026, effective November 1, 2026, 56 Pa.B. 2515. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (420163).