ADAMS COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Rule 105.1. Citation and Applicability.

These Rules may be cited as Adams C.R.Crim.P. (number), or Local Crim. Rule (number). As used in these rules, "Clerk" shall mean the Clerk of Courts.

Rule 105.2. Appeals.

• A.With the exception of appeals involving minor defendants, appeals from Magisterial District Judge decisions shall be listed for hearing by the Clerk of Courts on the first available Criminal Business Court Day at least twenty-eight (28) days later than the time of the filing of the appeal.
• B.Appeals from summary convictions involving defendants under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be listed for hearing by the Clerk of Courts on the first Juvenile Court (DPS) Day of each month which is at least twenty-eight (28) days later than the time of the filing of the appeal. Immediately upon the filing of the appeal, the Clerk shall provide notice of the appeal and the date upon which it has been scheduled to the Department of Probation Services and the District Attorney's Office. Notice shall be provided to the defendant pursuant to local practice.

Rule 105.3. Requests for Closed Hearings.

Except as otherwise provided by law or state rule, a party to a criminal action intending to request that a proceeding be closed to the public, must give notice as follows:

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Take notice that the undersigned intends to present a request to the Court on _____, 20____, at _____ in Courtroom No./Chambers that proceedings concerning _____ be closed to the public.

The notice shall be posted in the Clerk of Courts' office and shall be mailed to every newspaper in general circulation in Adams County at least ten (10) days prior to the presentment.

The moving party will be required to file proof of service at the time the request is made.

Comment: It is not intended that this Rule apply when a statute or general rule requires a private, or in camera hearing. It is intended to apply in situations where a judge has discretionary authority to bar the public from a proceeding.

Rule 105.6. Local Fees.