For. Cnty. Pa. 700

As amended through January 1, 2018
Rule 700 - Sentencing Judge

A sentence on a plea of guilty or nolo contendere may be imposed by a judge other than the judge who received the plea, if the defendant has been notified of the possibility at the time of entering the plea.

For. Cnty. Pa. 700

Comment: This rule is not intended to proscribe sentencing by a judge who did not receive the plea when there are extraordinary circumstances which preclude the presence of that judge.