Part 10 · Rules Of Criminal Procedure For The Philadelphia Municipal Court And The Philadelphia Municipal Court Traffic Division

Rule 1004. Arraignment Prior to Trial

Amended January 1, 2026 (current)

Arraignment, if not waived by a defendant, shall take place immediately prior to trial.

Official Note

Rule 6004 adopted December 30, 1968, effective January 1, 1969; renumbered Rule 1004 March 1, 2000, effective April 1, 2001.

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