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Pa. R.Crim.P. 806
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Rule 806 Closing Arguments at Sentencing Hearing
Chapter 8: Special Rules for Cases in Which Death Sentence Is Authorized
Rule Text
After the presentation of evidence at the sentencing hearing, each party shall be entitled to present one closing argument for or against the sentence of death. The defendant’s argument shall be made last.
Amendment history: The provisions of this Rule 806 amended June 4, 2004, effective November 1, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 3105. Immediately preceeding text appears at serial page (289116).