Judge Rebecca K. Phillips

Applies to

Pretrial diversion application

When applying for diversion, counsel must state on the record, and the defendant must agree, that granting diversion waives the right to a speedy trial or disposition.

Applies to

Commonwealth recommendation

The Commonwealth must submit a written recommendation to the Court for each diversion application.

Applies to

Written recommendation

When recommending diversion, the Commonwealth must submit written recommendations addressing the diversion conditions and the appropriate sentence if the agreement is unsuccessful.

Applies to

Motion

Family Court motions must be filed by 4 p.m. on the Tuesday before the scheduled Monday court session.

An eligible person may apply for pretrial diversion after indictment, but no later than 30 days before trial.

Petitions should be reviewed within an hour of presentation to a judge or trial commissioner, unless none is available.

The Court may void participation in diversion only after a hearing with notice to the Commonwealth and defendant, upon the specified showing of noncompliance or unsatisfactory progress.

Copies of motions under 37FRP 201(C) must be mailed, hand delivered, or sent by electronic transmission by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Copies of motions under 37FRP 201(A) must be mailed, hand delivered, or sent by electronic transmission by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Contact

Phone to clerk

Litigants may call or visit the Circuit Court Clerk’s office to access case records.

Contact

Phone

Phone

1-800-928-6381

Before recommending diversion, the Commonwealth must obtain a criminal-record check from AOC Pretrial Services by phone or fax and must not send the request to the local Pretrial Services Officer.

During the stated weekday working hours, people seeking an Emergency Custody Order must come to the Circuit Clerk's Office.