Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Commonwealth, Aplt. v. Greer, R.

June 6, 2024

Summary

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania reversed the Superior Court’s order and remanded the case to the PCRA court, requiring an on‑the‑record hearing to determine Greer’s representation status before any merits briefing. The Court held that hybrid representation is prohibited and that the Superior Court must not assess the merits of ineffectiveness claims prior to remand.