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

Rule 806. Closing Arguments at Sentencing Hearing

Amended June 4, 2004 (current)

After the presentation of evidence at the sentencing hearing, each party shall be entitled to present one closing argument for or against the sentence of death. The defendant’s argument shall be made last.

Comment

See Sentencing Code, 42 Pa.C.S. § 9711(a)(3).

Official Note

Rule 356 adopted February 1, 1989, effective July 1, 1989; renumbered Rule 805 and Comment revised March 1, 2000, effective April 1, 2001; renumbered Rule 806 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).