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  3. Pennsylvania Code (Rules and Regulations)
  4. Title 234 - RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
  5. Chapter 6 - TRIAL PROCEDURES IN COURT CASES
  6. Part A - General Provisions

Part A - General Provisions

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  1. Rule 600 - Prompt Trial
  2. Rule 601 - Presence of Judge
  3. Rule 602 - Presence of the Defendant
  4. Rule 603 - Exceptions
  5. Rule 604 - Opening Statements and Closing Arguments
  6. Rule 605 - Mistrial
  7. Rule 606 - Challenges to Sufficiency of Evidence
  8. Rule 607 - Challenges to the Weight of the Evidence
  9. Rule 608 - Motion for Judgment of Acquittal After Discharge of Jury

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  1. Rule 600 - [Rescinded].
  2. Rule 600 - Prompt Trial.
  3. Rule 601 - Presence of Judge.
  4. Rule 602 - Presence of the Defendant.
  5. Rule 603 - Exceptions.
  6. Rule 604 - Opening Statements and Closing Arguments.
  7. Rule 605 - Mistrial.
  8. Rule 606 - Challenges to Sufficiency of Evidence.
  9. Rule 607 - Challenges to the Weight of the Evidence.
  10. Rule 608 - Motion for Judgment of Acquittal After Discharge of Jury.

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