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Local Rules Of The Court Of Common Pleas Of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (Fifth Judicial District), Governing The Practice And Procedures In Criminal Matters
Rule 602.1 - Waiver Of Right To Testify By Defendant

Alle. Cnty. Pa. 602.1

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Rule 602.1 - Waiver Of Right To Testify By Defendant

In all cases, the defendant may waive the right to testify. The judge shall ascertain from the defendant whether the waiver is a knowing, voluntary and intelligent waiver. A waiver colloquy, on the record, should be conducted by defense counsel, but may be supplemented by the Court and/or the Attorney for the Commonwealth. In a jury trial, the colloquy shall be held outside the presence of the jury before the defense rests its case.

Alle. Cnty. Pa. 602.1

Amended effective 4/9/2024.