As amended through May 6, 2024
Rule 300 - Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in Summary Cases1. Upon request of the District Attorney of Berks County, a defendant with no prior criminal record, charged with his/her first summary offense, except offenses arising under Title 34 (Game and Wildlife Code) and Title 75 (Vehicle Code), shall be eligible for Summary Case Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (hereinafter ARD) to be supervised by the Magisterial District Judge (hereinafter MDJ) pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 300-302 and 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 1520.