Rule 645. Seating and Discharge of Alternate Jurors.

 (A)  Alternate jurors, in the order in which they are called, shall replace principal jurors who, prior to the time the jury retires to consider its verdict, become unable or disqualified to perform their duties.

 (B)  An alternate juror who does not replace a principal juror shall be discharged before the jury retires to consider its verdict.

Comment

   This rule is derived from the last two sentences of former Rule 1108(a). See Rule 633 for the procedures for the examination and challenges of alternate trial jurors.

   Official Note

   New Rule 645 adopted March 1, 2000, effective April 1, 2001.

   Committee Explanatory Reports:

   Final Report explaining the reorganization and renumbering of the rules and the provisions of Rule 645 published at 30 Pa.B. 1477 (March 18, 2000).


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