# PA. R. Ct. 101: Rule 101. Purpose, Application, and Construction of Rules

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T234_R101

## Section

- **Citation:** PA. R. Ct. 101
- **Heading:** Rule 101. Purpose, Application, and Construction of Rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Court Rules / Title 234 / Rule 101

## Text

(a) Purpose . These rules are intended to provide for the just determination of every criminal proceeding. (b) Application . These rules shall be applied to secure simplicity in procedure, fairness in administration, and the elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay. (c) Construction . In the construction of the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, the principles set forth in Pa.R.J.A. 104 to 115 shall be observed. Comment: These rules were adopted under the Act of July 11, 1957, P.L. 819, 17 P.S. § 2084 (Supp.), which was repealed by JARA, 42 P.S. § 20002(a), and replaced by 42 Pa.C.S. § 1722(a)(1). Source The provisions of this Rule 101 amended November 3, 2023, effective January 1, 2024, 53 Pa.B. 7160. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (390218).

## Nearby sections

- [PA. R. Ct. 100 Rule 100. Scope of Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T234_R100.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 101 Rule 101. Purpose, Application, and Construction of Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T234_R101.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 102 Rule 102. Citing the Criminal Procedural Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T234_R102.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 102.1 Rule 102.1. Citation of Authorities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T234_R102_1.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 103 Rule 103. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T234_R103.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 104 Rule 104. Design of Forms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T234_R104.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 105 Rule 105. Local Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T234_R105.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 106 Rule 106. Continuances in Summary and Court Cases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T234_R106.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 107 Rule 107. Contents of Subpoena.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T234_R107.md)
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- [PA. R. Ct. 109 Rule 109. Defects in Form, Content, or Procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T234_R109.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 110 Rule 110. Special Orders Governing Widely-Publicized or Sensational Cases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T234_R110.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 111 Rule 111. Public Discussion of Pending or Imminent Criminal Litigation by Court Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T234_R111.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 112 Rule 112. Publicity, Broadcasting, and Recording of Proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T234_R112.md)

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