Chapter 1: Scope of Rules, Construction and Definitions, Local Rules

Rule 100 Scope of Rules Rule 101 Purpose, Application, and Construction of Rules Rule 102 Citing the Criminal Procedural Rules Rule 102.1 Citation of Authorities Rule 103 Definitions Rule 104 Design of Forms Rule 105 Local Rules Rule 106 Continuances in Summary and Court Cases Rule 107 Contents of Subpoena Rule 108 Habeas Corpus Venue Rule 109 Defects in Form, Content, or Procedure Rule 110 Special Orders Governing Widely-Publicized or Sensational Cases Rule 111 Public Discussion of Pending or Imminent Criminal Litigation by Court Personnel Rule 112 Publicity, Broadcasting, and Recording of Proceedings Rule 113 Criminal Case File and Docket Entries Rule 113.1 Confidential Information and Confidential Documents. Certification Rule 114 Orders and Court Notices: Filing; Service; and Docket Entries Rule 115 Recording and Transcribing Court Proceedings Rule 116 General Supervisory Powers of President Judge Rule 117 Coverage: Issuing Warrants; Preliminary Arraignments and Summary Trials; and Setting and Accepting Bail Rule 118 Court Fees Prohibited For Two-Way Simultaneous Audio-Visual Communication Rule 119 Use of Two-Way Simultaneous Audio-Visual Communication in Criminal Proceedings Rule 120 Attorneys—Appearances and Withdrawals Rule 121 Waiver of Counsel Rule 122 Appointment of Counsel Rule 123 Application for the Assignment of Counsel Rule 124 Waiver of Fees and Costs Rule 130 Venue; Transfer of Proceedings Rule 131 Location of Proceedings Before Issuing Authority Rule 132 Temporary Assignment of Issuing Authorities Rule 133 Powers of Temporarily Assigned Issuing Authorities Rule 134 Objections to Venue Rule 135 Transcript of Proceedings Before Issuing Authority Rule 140 Contempt Proceedings Before Magisterial District Judges and Pittsburgh Magistrates Court Judges Rule 141 Appeals from Contempt Adjudications by Magisterial District Judges and Pittsburgh Magistrates Court Judges Rule 142 Procedures Governing Defaults in Payment of Fine Imposed as Punishment for Contempt Rule 150 Bench Warrants Rule 151 Bench Warrant Procedures When Witness is Under Age of 18 Years