Judge William T. Tully
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Adjournments
- A defense continuance motion must identify at least one stated reason for the requested continuance.
- The continuance motion must state how many times the court date has previously been rescheduled since formal arraignment or the waiver-of-formal-arraignment date.
- The continuance motion must identify the assigned District Attorney and indicate whether the District Attorney objects, does not object, or has not responded after receiving a copy of the motion.
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Request must include
- The first two uncontested continuance requests will be granted if the continuance form is completed and submitted directly to Court Administration at least two business days before the hearing when practicable.
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Court-wideDocument Filing Requirements6 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The Certificate of Readiness must be personally signed by the filing counsel of record.
This Certificate of Readiness must be personally signed by the filing counsel of record.
Document Type
Certificate Of Readiness
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The defense attorney must certify that the defendant was advised of PA.R.Crim.P. Rule 600 rights and the effect of the waiver, and that the defendant unconditionally waives the right to a prompt trial.
I am the attorney of record for the defendant in this proceeding and I certify that I advised the defendant of all her/his rights under PA.R.Crim.P. Rule 600 and the effect of this waiver upon said rights, and that I advised the defendant that in my opinion the defendant hereby unconditionally waives or gives up her/his right to a prompt trial under PA.R.Crim.P. Rule 600.
Document Type
Waiver And Acknowledgment Of Notice
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Every criminal case scheduled for trial without a Miscellaneous Court trial request must use the Certificate of Trial Readiness form with certificates of service and compliance, and no further readiness certificate is required once the case is listed for trial.
This shall be used for every case that is to be scheduled for a criminal trial week without the need for the case to be called in Miscellaneous Court simply to request a trial. Once the case is listed for trial, no further certificate of trial readiness is required. Certificate of Trial Readiness form Certificate of Service and Certificate of Compliance
Document Type
Certificate Of Trial Readiness
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The filing must include a certificate of compliance stating that it complies with Pennsylvania's Public Access Policy for filing confidential information and documents.
I certify that this filing complies with the provisions of the Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania: Case Records of Appellate and Trial Courts hat require filing confidential information and documents differently than non-confidential information and documents.
Document Type
Filing
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
When co-defendants are tried together, a Certificate of Readiness should be filed for each defendant.
If there are co-defendants being tried together, a certificate of readiness should be filed for each defendant.
Document Type
Certificate Of Readiness
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE I certify that this filing complies with the provisions of the Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania: Case Records of Appellate and Trial Courts that require filing confidential information and documents differently than non-confidential information and documents.
Summary: The filing includes a certificate of compliance attesting compliance with Pennsylvania’s Public Access Policy for filing confidential information and documents.
Document Type
Certificate Of Compliance
Filing & Service rules
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The defendant’s attorney certifies that the foregoing documents are served by email on the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office under Pa.R.Crim.P. 576(B)(4).
I hereby certify that I am this day serving the foregoing documents upon the person(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of Pa.R.Crim.P. 576(B)(4): Service by email as follows: Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office Front & Market Streets Harrisburg, PA 17101
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 3 | Certificate of Service
The foregoing documents must be served by email, and the filer must certify compliance with Pennsylvania Criminal Procedure Rule 576(B)(4).
I hereby certify that I am this day serving the foregoing documents upon the person(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of Pa.R.Crim.P. 576(B)(4): Service by email as follows:
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 1 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The original criminal jury trial Certificate of Readiness must be filed, and a copy must be served on opposing counsel or the self-represented defendant and Court Administration.
File the original and serve a copy of this form on the opposing counsel/self-represented defendant and Court Administration.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 1 | INSTRUCTIONS
The defendant’s filing must be served by email on the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office as required by Pa.R.Crim.P. 576(B)(4).
I hereby certify that I am this day serving the foregoing documents upon the person(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of Pa.R.Crim.P. 576(B)(4): Service by email as follows: Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office Front & Market Streets Harrisburg, PA 17101
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases
Page 2 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A defense continuance motion must identify at least one stated reason for the requested continuance.
3. Defendant is requesting a continuance for the following reason(s) (check at least one box):
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 1 | Defense Motion for Continuance
A continuance request made in court on the hearing date must state the specific reason on the record, provide a sufficiently distant proposed date, and explain why no written motion was filed.
If a continuance request is made in the courtroom on the date of the hearing, you will be required to state on the record the specific reason for the continuance and provide a proposed date that is far enough in advance to resolve the reason for the continuance. Even if opposing counsel is in agreement with the continuance, you will be required to state the specific reason for the request, and explain why a written motion was not filed.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 1 | CONTINUANCES
A continuance request beyond the first two must be made by a written motion before the court date that states the procedural history, gives a reasonable proposed continuance date, and states the specific reasons for the request.
A request for a continuance beyond the first two (2) shall be made as follows: Prior to the court date: Complete written motion (link below) setting forth the procedural history of the case. The motion shall also include a proposed date for the continuance which is reasonable to resolve the issue(s) which led to the continuance. Even if opposing counsel is in agreement with the continuance, you will be required to state the specific reason(s) for the request.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 1 | CONTINUANCES
A defense continuance motion must identify the scheduled court appearance and the new date requested through the continuance.
AND NOW, this _______ day of __________________, 20__, comes the Defendant, by and through his/her attorney, ___________________________, and requests that this court continue the court appearance scheduled for _________________________, 20___, until __________________________, 20___
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 1 | Defense Motion for Continuance
The first two uncontested continuance requests will be granted if the continuance form is completed and submitted directly to Court Administration at least two business days before the hearing when practicable.
The first two (2) uncontested requests for continuances shall be granted. Complete continuance form and return directly to Court Administration at least two (2) business days prior to the court hearing, if practicable. (For example, if Miscellaneous Court is on Monday, the form must be submitted to Court Administration no later than 4:30 P.M. the Wednesday prior.)1 + 2 Continuance Request - Defendant
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases
Page 1 | CONTINUANCES
The continuance motion must state how many times the court date has previously been rescheduled since formal arraignment or the waiver-of-formal-arraignment date.
2. This is the _______ time this court date has been rescheduled since formal arraignment or the date in which Defendant waived formal arraignment.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases
Page 1 | Defense Motion for Continuance
The continuance motion must identify the assigned District Attorney and indicate whether the District Attorney objects, does not object, or has not responded after receiving a copy of the motion.
4. The District Attorney assigned to this case is ______________________. (Check one.)
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases
Page 2 | Defense Motion for Continuance