Pennsylvania Court Rules
Pa. R.A.P. 1761 (2026)
Capital cases.
✓ current as of July 2026
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Rule 1761. Capital cases.
The pendency of proceedings under Rule 1941 (review of sentence of death) shall stay execution of sentence of death.
Official Note
Based on 42 Pa.C.S. § 9711(h) (review of death sentence).
The provisions of this Rule 1761 amended through April 26, 1982, effective September 12, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 1536. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (43024).