Rule 559 Request for Bench Warrant

For the requirement that the issuing authority request a bench warrant from the court of common pleas in cases in which the defendant has failed to appear for the preliminary hearing, see Rule 543(D)(3)(b)(i) and (ii). See also Rule 547(C)(5) that requires the issuing authority to transmit the request for a bench warrant with the transcript of the proceedings before the issuing authority.

Adopted May 1, 2007, effective September 4, 2007, and May 1, 2007 Order amended May 15, 2007.

Final Report explaining new Rule 559 published with the Court’s Order at 37 Pa.B. 2503 (June 2, 2007).