Eri. Cnty. Pa. 700
A sentence on a plea of guilty or nolo contendere may be imposed by a judge other than the judge who received a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. In such event, the defendant must be so notified at the time of making the plea. SeePa.R.Crim.P. 700(B). The defendant shall have the option, with the consent of the judge, to be immediately sentenced by the judge taking the plea; however, if the sentence is deferred, the sentence shall be imposed by the judge who was originally assigned the case.
In the event a defendant enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere within (10) days after arraignment or refusal from the ARD/PWOV or Treatment Court programs, the post-arraignment plea judge shall be responsible for sentencing the defendant.
Eri. Cnty. Pa. 700