Erie County Court of Common Pleas, General Division Filing Rules

A pleading filed after its deadline or an extension must be submitted with a request for leave to file it instanter.

The questionnaire must be completed in full and signed.

Complete and return the civil pre-trial conference summary at least 7 days before the CMC.

Additional copies of material papers or pleadings may be obtained from the Clerk upon payment of the proper fee.

Nominations for the panel chairman must be forwarded to the assigned judge within ten days after the pretrial conference.

The completed form must be returned at least 7 days before the CMC.

The proponent must furnish opposing counsel a copy of the objections and reasons within three days after filing the videotape testimony.

Extensions of the mental-examination request deadline will be granted only with the Court’s written consent.

A copy of a motion requiring the Court’s immediate attention must be hand-delivered to the Judge’s office or mailed directly to the Judge.

A request for oral argument must be noted on the motion when filed; failing to request it waives oral argument, and the Court may grant or deny a request.

Papers filed with the Clerk must use suitable material and be neatly and legibly printed, written in ink, or typewritten.

The completed form may be returned by fax or email.