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Rule 112. Notice to be Sent When Case is Initiated by Summons.
In all summary cases where there is a likelihood of incarceration and in all court cases where a criminal action is commenced by summons, the Issuing Authority shall mail with the summons a notice substantially in the following form printed on paper other than the color of the paper of the accompanying summons in order to comply with Pa.R.Crim.P. 110(1):
IMPORTANT NOTICE - RIGHT TO COUNSEL
You have the absolute right to be represented by a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you free of charge.
In order to have a lawyer by the time of the preliminary hearing, you should immediately:
1. Hire a lawyer; or
2. If you believe you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, you should immediately apply to the Public Defender's Office,
- Warren County Public Defender
Warren County Courthouse
Warren, PA 16365Forest County Public Defender
Forest County Courthouse
Tionesta, PA 16353
where a lawyer may be appointed to represent you free of charge if you qualify.
If you are currently incarcerated and unable to contact the Public Defender's office, you should immediately request an application from the jail officials to apply for the services of a Public Defender.