Part 8 · Special Rules For Cases in Which Death Sentence is Authorized

Rule 805. No Sealed Verdict

Amended June 4, 2004 (current)

No sealed verdict shall be permitted under this chapter.

Official Note

Original Rule 354 adopted September 22, 1976, effective November 1, 1976; rescinded April 2, 1978, effective immediately. Former Rule 354 adopted July 1, 1985, effective August 1, 1985; renumbered Rule 355 February 1, 1989, effective July 1, 1989; renumbered Rule 804 and amended March 1, 2000, effective April 1, 2001; renumbered Rule 805 June 4, 2004, effective November 1, 2004.

Committee Explanatory Reports :

Final Report explaining the March 1, 2000 reorganization and renumbering of the rules published with the Court’s Order at 30 Pa.B. 1477 (March 18, 2000).