Judge Bruce T. Butler

Applies to

Diversion report

A diversion report shall be prepared by the Pretrial Service Office of the Court and such report shall contain basic pretrial information, record of any past offenses and

Applies to

Record statement

If the County Attorney refuses consent to diversion, the reasons must be stated on the record.

Applies to

Speedy trial waiver statement

Upon approval to participate in the Diversion Program, the accused must sign a statement waiving the right to a speedy trial.

Applies to

Summons

When a case is transferred due to a pending dissolution or custody matter, the initiating court must reissue an unserved summons for up to fourteen days or for the period the court determines necessary to protect the petitioner.

Before rescinding participation in the Diversion Program, the Court must hold a hearing and provide notice to the Commonwealth and the Defendant.

Any party may serve written objections to the report on the other parties.

Petitions must be reviewed within an hour of presentation to a judge or trial commissioner unless neither is available.

Deadline

5 business days

A matter must be filed at least five business days before its scheduled hearing to be docketed, unless the court grants leave.

Deadline

5 business days

Unless good cause is shown, a motion for Motion Day must be filed by facsimile or as an original with the appropriate Clerk by close of business on the fifth business day before that Motion Day.

Fee

50

Applies to

Motion

A $50 reopening fee is not charged for specified Title IV-D child-support motions, but is charged for specified later motions filed by a private attorney or pro se party unless the motion is in forma pauperis.

Fee

$15

Applies to

Original domestic relations action

The Clerk must collect a $15 cost in each original Domestic Relations action for the Commissioner's fee in uncontested matters.

Fee

$60

The Domestic Relations Commissioner receives $60 per hour, assessed at $15 for each quarter hour or part thereof.