As amended through May 6, 2024
Rule 543 - Evidence of Summary Offenses at Preliminary Hearings(A) The Commonwealth shall have no duty to present evidence to establish a prima facie case for summary offenses at a preliminary hearing. As long as at least one Felony or Misdemeanor charge is bound over to the Court of Common Pleas, all summary charges shall also be bound over to the Court of Common Pleas.(B) Should all Felony and Misdemeanor charges be dismissed at a preliminary hearing, the issuing authority shall schedule a separate hearing for evidence on the summary offenses to be heard.