If a person has entered a plea, does the court system have to sentence them in a certain amount of time?
Full Question:
If a person has entered a plea, does the court system have to sentence them in a certain amount of time or can they drag it out as long as they want?
09/13/2007 |
Category: Criminal ยป Sentences |
State: Pennsylvania |
#8704
Answer:
The following is a portion of a PA statute:
Rule 704. Procedure at Time of Sentencing.
(A) TIME FOR SENTENCING.
(1) Except as provided by Rule 702(B), sentence in a court case shall ordinarily be imposed within 90 days of conviction or the entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
(2) When the date for sentencing in a court case must be delayed, for good cause shown, beyond the time limits set forth in this rule, the judge shall include in the record the specific time period for the extension.
(3) In a summary case appeal, sentence shall be imposed immediately following a determination of guilt at a trial de novo in the court of common pleas.
