Court of Common Pleas of Adams County, Pennsylvania

Attorneys must electronically file delinquency legal papers through PACFile in the 51st Judicial District, effective March 9, 2022, subject to the rule's provisions.

Pursuant to the authorization provided under Pa.R.J.C.P. 205(B)(2), all attorneys shall be required to file delinquency legal papers electronically through PACFile in the 51st Judicial District, subject to the provisions in this Rule. The effective date of commencement of this requirement is March 9, 2022, which is the effective date for which mandatory attorney requirement for use of PACFile became authorized for criminal court after a two-year period elapsed.

Page 1 | Rule 205. Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers

Attorneys must electronically file dependency legal papers through PACFile in the 51st Judicial District, effective March 9, 2022, subject to the rule's provisions.

Pursuant to the authorization provided under Pa.R.J.C.P. 1205(B)(2), all attorneys shall be required to file dependency legal papers electronically through PACFile in the 51st Judicial District, subject to the provisions in this Rule. The effective date of commencement of this requirement is March 9, 2022, which is the effective date for which mandatory attorney requirement for use of PACFile became authorized for criminal court after a two-year period elapsed.

Page 2 | Rule 1205. Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers

The original and three copies with the proposed order must be taken to the Prothonotary's Office on the courthouse's first floor for filing.

Take the original and three (3) copies with proposed order to file at the Prothonotary's Office on the 1st floor of the Adams County Courthouse.

Civil cases

Page 38 | Sample Form “D” - Checklist for Custody Order by Agreement

The issuing authority must scan and transmit the transcript and associated documents to the clerk in digital format instead of sending the physical papers.

The transcript and any associated documents shall be electronically scanned and transmitted to the clerk of courts in digital format in lieu of transmitting the physical paper transcript and associated documents.

Criminal cases

Page 13 | Rule 547. Return of Transcript and Original Papers

Beginning March 9, 2022, attorneys must electronically file criminal legal papers through PACFile, subject to the rule’s provisions.

On March 9, 2022, all attorneys shall be required to file criminal legal papers electronically through PACFile in the 51st Judicial District, subject to the provisions in this Rule.

Criminal cases

Page 16 | Rule 576.1. Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers.

Eligible participants may use PACFile for documents other than the listed search-warrant, arrest-warrant, grand-jury, ex parte, sealed, and court-proceeding exhibit materials.

Any party identified as electronic filing participants by Pa.R.Crim.P. 576.1(D) may utilize PACFile for any document except the following: 1. applications for search warrants, 2. applications for arrest warrants, 3. any grand jury materials, except the indicting grand jury indictment or the investigating grand jury presentment, 4. submissions filed ex parte as authorized by law, and 5. submissions filed or authorized to be filed under seal. 6. exhibits offered into evidence, whether or not admitted, in a court proceeding.

Criminal cases

Page 15 | Rule 576.1. Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers.

A party unable or unwilling to use PACFile may file legal papers in paper format with the clerk.

Any party who is unable or declines to participate in PACFile may file legal papers in a physical paper format with the clerk of courts

Page 1 | Rule 205. Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers

All parties are authorized to electronically file legal papers through PACFile with the clerk of courts in cases in the Adams County Court of Common Pleas, 51st Judicial District. Any party may, but is not required to, utilize PACFile for any document except the following: 1. submissions filed ex parte as authorized by law, and 2. exhibits offered into evidence, whether or not admitted, in a court proceeding.

All parties are authorized to electronically file legal papers through PACFile with the clerk of courts in cases in the Adams County Court of Common Pleas, 51st Judicial District. Any party may, but is not required to, utilize PACFile for any document except the following: 1. submissions filed ex parte as authorized by law, and 2. exhibits offered into evidence, whether or not admitted, in a court proceeding.

Page 1 | Rule 1205. Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers

All parties are authorized to electronically file legal papers through PACFile with the clerk of courts in cases in the Adams County Court of Common Pleas, 51st Judicial District. C. Any party may, but is not required to, utilize PACFile for any document except the following: 1. applications for search warrants, 2. applications for arrest warrants, 3. submissions filed ex parte as authorized by law, and 4. exhibits offered into evidence, whether or not admitted, in a court proceeding.

All parties are authorized to electronically file legal papers through PACFile with the clerk of courts in cases in the Adams County Court of Common Pleas, 51st Judicial District. C. Any party may, but is not required to, utilize PACFile for any document except the following: 1. applications for search warrants, 2. applications for arrest warrants, 3. submissions filed ex parte as authorized by law, and 4. exhibits offered into evidence, whether or not admitted, in a court proceeding.

Page 1 | Rule 205. Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers

A party ineligible for, declining, or not required to use PACFile may file legal papers in physical paper format with the clerk of courts.

Any party who is ineligible, declines, or not otherwise required to participate in PACFile may file legal papers in a physical paper format with the clerk of courts

Criminal cases

Page 15 | Rule 576.1. Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers.

Participants identified under Pa.R.Crim.P. 576.1(D) may electronically file legal papers through PACFile with the clerk of courts.

All parties identified as electronic filing participants by Pa.R.Crim.P. 576.1(D) are authorized to electronically file legal papers through PACFile with the clerk of courts in cases in the Adams County Court of Common Pleas, 51st Judicial District.

Criminal cases

Page 15 | Rule 576.1. Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers.

Court Administration must immediately file the record with the Prothonotary’s Office.

who shall immediately file the record with the Prothonotary’s Office so that the record is available to the Court of Common Pleas.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Rule 1211. Certification to Court of Common Pleas

The emergency-order record certification must be forwarded to Court Administration by 8:30 a.m. on the next business day.

A certification of the Magisterial District Judge’s record for emergency order shall be forwarded to Court Administration by 8:30 a.m. the next business day,

Civil cases

Page 1 | Rule 1211. Certification to Court of Common Pleas

A plaintiff seeking a temporary order must prepare and file a petition and appear before a Court of Common Pleas judge on the next business day.

B. if the plaintiff seeks the issuance of a temporary order, on the next Court of Common Pleas business day, the Plaintiff shall prepare and file a petition in the form required by the Rules of Civil Procedure and shall appear before a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Rule 1210. Duration of Emergency Protection Orders

The Prothonotary must immediately docket each paper upon filing.

Upon the filing of any paper, it is the duty of the Prothonotary to immediately docket the paper.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Rule 205.2(a). Filing Legal Papers with the Prothonotary.

The prescribed order states that the respondent must file an answer within twenty days after service.

(2) the respondent shall file an answer to the petition within twenty days of service upon the respondent;

Civil cases

Page 2 | Rule 206.4(c). Petition. Rule to Show Cause.

(5) The petitioner shall file a brief in support of the petition within thirty (30) days of the date of this Order. Any party opposing the petition shall file a responsive brief within seven (7) days of service of the petitioner's brief. The filing of briefs is not necessary.

(5) The petitioner shall file a brief in support of the petition within thirty (30) days of the date of this Order. Any party opposing the petition shall file a responsive brief within seven (7) days of service of the petitioner's brief. The filing of briefs is not necessary.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Rule 206.4(c). Petition. Rule to Show Cause.

An opposing party must file a responsive brief within 20 days after service, with any opposing affidavits or other documents; failure to file the brief means the party is deemed not to oppose the motion.

Within twenty (20) days after service of the moving party's motion and brief, any party opposing the motion shall file a responsive brief, together with any opposing affidavits, depositions, transcripts or other documents. Any party who fails to file a responsive brief shall be deemed not to oppose the motion.

Civil cases

Page 4 | Rule 208.3(b). Motion. Procedures.

The moving party must file a supporting brief with the motion; if it does not, an opposing party may praecipe to have the motion deemed withdrawn without prejudice.

In addition to the requirements contained in Pa.R.C.P. No. 208.2, the moving party shall file a supporting brief concurrently with the filing of a motion. If a brief is not filed with the motion, the motion shall be deemed withdrawn, without prejudice, upon praecipe of an opposing party.

Civil cases

Page 4 | Rule 208.3(b). Motion. Procedures.

After a motion and supporting brief are filed, the Prothonotary must expeditiously transmit the file; later responses and other documents affecting the matter must be immediately docketed and expeditiously transmitted to the judge holding the file.

(F) Upon the filing of a motion and a supporting brief, the Prothonotary shall expeditiously transmit the file to the Court Administrator's Office who thereafter will forward the file to the Civil Business Judge designated by the President Judge. Thereafter, upon the filing of a response, a responsive brief or any other documents affecting the matter, the Prothonotary shall immediately docket the same and expeditiously transmit the documents to the Judge in possession of the file.

Civil cases

Page 5 | Rule 208.2(F)

A party must file a brief with the Prothonotary, who must immediately docket it and expeditiously forward it to the appropriate judge.

(F) A party shall file a brief with the Prothonotary who shall immediately docket the same and expeditiously forward the brief to the appropriate Judge.

Civil cases

Page 6 | Rule 210. Form of Briefs

Each party must submit its pre-trial statement at least five days before the pre-trial conference.

At least five (5) days prior to the pre-trial conference held pursuant to Adams C.Civ.R. No. 212.3, each party shall submit a pre-trial statement

Civil cases

Page 7 | Rule 212.2. Pre-Trial Statement

A person may be excused from in-person mediation only upon a showing of extraordinary or otherwise unjustifiable hardship, and must file the motion at least ten days before mediation while simultaneously copying all counsel and the mediator.

A person who is required to attend mediation may be excused from attending in person only after a showing that personal attendance would impose an extraordinary or otherwise unjustifiable hardship. A person seeking to be excused must file a motion with the court no fewer than ten (10) days before the date set for the mediation, simultaneously copying all counsel and the mediator.

Civil cases

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Within five days after mediation concludes, the mediator must submit a written report directly to the court containing the specified case, mediation, settlement, stipulation, and good-faith information.

Within five (5) days of the conclusion of the mediation, the mediator shall submit to the court directly a written report that includes the caption and case number, the date of the mediation, whether any follow up is scheduled, whether the case settled in whole or in part, and any stipulations the parties agree may be disclosed, and whether the parties participated in good faith.

Civil cases

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When a post-trial motion is filed, the Prothonotary must docket it immediately and forward it expeditiously to the trial judge.

Upon the filing of a post-trial motion by any party, the Prothonotary shall immediately docket the motion and expeditiously forward it to the trial Judge.

Civil cases

Page 11 | Rule 227.1. Post-Trial Motion.

A party filing preliminary objections under this subparagraph must file a supporting brief within ten days after filing the objections.

A party filing preliminary objections pursuant to this subparagraph shall file a supporting brief within ten (10) days of the date of the filing of the preliminary objections.

Civil cases

Page 12 | Rule 1028(c). Preliminary Objections.

The referenced filing is due within 10 days after preliminary objections are filed; otherwise, the objections are deemed withdrawn and the Court may direct the objector to file an appropriate pleading upon praecipe.

filed within ten (10) days of the filing of the preliminary objections, the preliminary objections shall be deemed withdrawn and, upon praecipe, the Court shall enter an Order directing the objector to file an appropriate pleading.

Civil cases

Page 13 | Preliminary objections

A responding party who wants oral argument must file a written request within 10 days after service of the preliminary objections.

If a responding party desires oral argument, a written request for oral argument shall be filed with the Court within ten (10) days after service of the preliminary objections.

Civil cases

Page 13 | Preliminary objections

If the petitioner files a supporting brief, the respondent must file a responsive brief within 20 days after service; failure to respond is treated as non-opposition, subject to the stated limit on dismissal with prejudice.

If a supporting brief is filed by the petitioner, the respondent shall file a responsive brief within twenty (20) days after service of the supporting brief. Any party who fails to file a responsive brief shall be deemed not to oppose the objections. Upon praecipe, the Court will enter an Order granting the preliminary objections except that no civil action or proceeding shall be dismissed with prejudice for failure to comply.

Civil cases

Page 13 | Preliminary objections

The moving party must file its supporting brief within 20 days after service of the response; otherwise, the motion is deemed withdrawn without prejudice upon an opposing party’s praecipe.

The moving party shall file a supporting brief within twenty (20) days after the service of the response by the adverse party. If a brief is not filed within the time period set forth herein, the motion shall be deemed withdrawn, without prejudice, upon praceipe of an opposing party.

Civil cases

Page 14 | Rule 1035.2(a). Motion for Summary Judgment.

The adverse party must file a response within 30 days after service of the summary judgment motion.

The adverse party must file a response within thirty (30) days after service of the motion pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1035.3.

Civil cases

Page 14 | Rule 1035.2(a). Motion for Summary Judgment.

An opposing party's request for oral argument must be filed within the response period specified in subparagraph C.

Requests for oral argument by any opposing party shall be filed within the time period in which a response must be filed pursuant to subparagraph C. of this rule.

Civil cases

Page 15 | F. Argument

An opposing party must file its responsive brief within 15 days after service of the moving party's brief.

Within fifteen (15) days of service of the moving party's brief, any party opposing the motion shall file a responsive brief, together with any portions of the record which support opposition to the motion.

Civil cases

Page 15 | E. Responsive brief

Such request shall be filed by the moving party concurrent with the filing of the motion.

Such request shall be filed by the moving party concurrent with the filing of the motion.

Civil cases

Page 15 | F. Argument

A non-moving party anticipating complex litigation must advise the Court in writing within seven days after receiving notice of the arbitration-hearing request; an untimely request to list the case as complex will be denied.

If the non-moving party anticipates complex litigation, the non-moving party shall advise the Court in writing of the same within seven (7) days of receipt of notice from the moving party of the request to list for arbitration hearing. An untimely request to list the matter as a complex case shall be denied as untimely.

Civil cases

Page 17 | Rule 1303. Hearing. A. Schedule.

Plaintiff’s counsel must file the settlement, discontinuance, or satisfaction praecipe before the scheduled hearing date if the case settles beforehand.

If the case is settled before the hearing date, plaintiff’s counsel shall, prior to the date of the scheduled hearing, file with the Prothonotary a praecipe to settle, discontinue and/or satisfy the action.

Civil cases

Page 17 | Rule 1303. Hearing. A. Schedule.

A party expecting to need more than one hour to present its case must file a written motion to specially set the matter as complex litigation within seven days of the Order.

If a party believes that it will require more than one hour to present the party’s case, a written motion to have the matter specially set as a complex litigation must be filed within seven days of the date of this Order with the Adams County Court of Common Pleas.

Civil cases

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The Court must set a final hearing within ten business days after filing either specified protection petition, whether or not temporary relief is granted.

Whether the request for temporary order is granted or denied, the Court shall set a date for a final hearing to occur within ten (10) business days of the filing of a petition for Protection From Abuse or a petition for Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation, following the administrative rules and policies of the 51st Judicial District.

Civil cases

Page 21 | Rule 1905. Temporary Orders. Final Hearing. Forms and Notice.

A petition seeking temporary relief based on immediate and present danger must be filed with the Prothonotary and presented directly to the assigned PFA Judge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on court business days.

1. If the petition seeks temporary relief for Protection From Abuse or Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation, and alleges immediate and present danger of abuse to the plaintiff and/or minor children, the petition shall be presented directly to the assigned PFA Judge after filing with the Prothonotary between the hours of 8:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. on days the Court of Common Pleas is open for business.

Civil cases

Page 21 | Rule 1905. Temporary Orders. Final Hearing. Forms and Notice.

A remote-participation motion must be filed at least seven days before the hearing de novo.

Consistent with Pa. R.C.P. No. 1930.3, all requests for a party or a witness to participate in a hearing de novo via telephone, audiovisual or other electronic means shall be made by formal motion with good cause shown filed at the Domestic Relations Section at least seven (7) days in advance of the hearing de novo.

Civil cases

Page 23 | Telephonic participation

In complex cases, each party must file a Prehearing Memorandum at the Domestic Relations Section at least five days before the hearing.

For all cases designated as complex, each party shall file a Prehearing Memorandum at the Domestic Relations Section at least five (5) days in advance of the date set for hearing, with service thereof upon the opposing party.

Civil cases

Page 23 | Prehearing Memorandum for Hearing De Novo in Complex Cases

An obligor must file a written objection with the office within twenty days to contest the reported arrearage information.

According to our records, you owe $_______, and this amount will be reported unless you contest the accuracy of the information within the next twenty days by filing a written objection with this office.

Civil cases

Page 24 | Rule 1910.20. Support Order. Enforcement. General.

The written verification is due by the initial in-person court contact and in all events no later than 30 days after service of the complaint or petition.

You must file with the court a written verification regarding any criminal record or abuse history regarding you and anyone living in your household on or before the initial in-person contact with the court but not later than thirty days after service of the complaint or petition.

Civil cases

Page 26 | Sample Form A – Scheduling Order for Custody Presentation

File the Criminal/Abuse History Verification by the time of the custody conciliation conference.

If you have not already done so, you must complete and file with the Prothonotary a Criminal/Abuse History Verification regarding you and all persons living in your household on or before the time of the custody conciliation conference.

Civil cases

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PACFile users must serve paper copies on parties who do not use PACFile, but need not serve the court administrator.

Parties utilizing PACFile shall serve physical paper format copies on all parties to the case who do not utilize PACFile, pursuant to Pa.R.J.C.P. 167(B) and Pa.R.J.C.P. 345(B). When utilizing PACFile, parties shall not be required to serve the court administrator.

Page 1 | Rule 205. Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers

A party unable or unwilling to use PACFile must be served paper copies by the clerk and other case parties.

Any party who is unable or declines to participate in PACFile may file legal papers in a physical paper format with the clerk of courts, and shall be served legal papers in a physical paper format by the clerk of courts and other parties to the case.

Page 1 | Rule 205. Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers

PACFile users must serve paper copies on parties who do not use PACFile, but need not serve the court administrator.

Parties utilizing PACFile shall serve physical paper format copies on all parties to the case who do not utilize PACFile, pursuant to Pa.R.J.C.P. 1167(B) and Pa.R.J.C.P. 1345(B). When utilizing PACFile, parties shall not be required to serve the court administrator.

Page 2 | Rule 1205. Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers

When a stay of execution has been requested, the prescribed order requires the petitioner to provide all parties notice of the order's entry.

(6) Notice of the entry of this order shall be provided to all parties by the petitioner [In cases where a stay of execution has been requested]

Civil cases

Page 2 | Rule 206.4(c). Petition. Rule to Show Cause.

A petition must be served on all parties at the same time it is filed, unless the Court excuses prior service for an emergency petition.

A petition shall be served upon all of the parties to the action contemporaneously with the filing of the petition with the Prothonotary.

Civil cases

Page 3 | F. Service

The Prothonotary must forward the pretrial-conference praecipe, serve the scheduling order on counsel or unrepresented parties, and note service on the docket.

(B) The Prothonotary shall forward the praecipe for pre-trial conference to the Judge designated to conduct pre-trial conferences by the President Judge. The Judge to whom the case is referred shall enter court order scheduling a pre-trial conference at a time designated by the Court. The order scheduling pre- trial conference shall be served by the Prothonotary on counsel of record or on the parties in the event the parties are not represented by counsel. Service of the order shall be noted in the docket.

Civil cases

Page 6 | Rule 212. Pre-Trial Procedure

When filing a motion to be excused from in-person mediation, the person must simultaneously copy all counsel and the mediator.

A person seeking to be excused must file a motion with the court no fewer than ten (10) days before the date set for the mediation, simultaneously copying all counsel and the mediator.

Civil cases

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The Prothonotary must serve notice of proposed termination by September 15; if mailed notice is returned, notice must instead be advertised in a designated legal publication or a county newspaper as directed by the Court.

On or before the 15th day of September, the Prothonotary shall serve notice on counsel of record, or on the party if not represented, of the proposed termination of the case on the 30th day of November. The notice shall be served in compliance with Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 440. If the mailed notice is returned, notice shall be served by advertising the same in the legal publication designated by the Court for the publication of legal notices or in one newspaper of general circulation within the county as directed by the Court.

Civil cases

Page 11 | Rule 230.2. Termination of Inactive Cases.

A party filing a post-trial motion must serve the trial judge and every other party on the same business day it is filed.

A party filing a post-trial motion shall serve a copy of the motion on the trial Judge and every other party to the action on the same business day which the motion is filed.

Civil cases

Page 11 | Rule 227.1. Post-Trial Motion.

When the Prothonotary must give notice, the moving party must provide sufficient document copies and, if the notice is mailed, postage and a prepaid envelope addressed to the recipient.

When the Prothonotary is required by general or local rule to give notice to any party of any hearing, order, judgment or other matter, it shall be the duty of the moving party to furnish the Prothonotary with sufficient copies of such documents. If the document is to be mailed, the moving party shall also furnish the postage, pre-paid envelope with the name and address of the recipient set forth thereon.

Civil cases

Page 11 | Rule 236. Notice of Order or Judgment.

Preliminary objections must be served on all parties when filed and include a Certificate of Service, unless the Court excuses prior service for emergency objections.

All preliminary objections shall be served upon all of the parties to the action contemporaneously with the filing of the preliminary objections with the Prothonotary. A Certificate of Service shall be a part of, or attached to, the preliminary objections. The Court may excuse prior service in the case of emergency preliminary objections.

Civil cases

Page 13 | Service

All motions shall be served upon all of the parties to the action contemporaneously with the filing of the motion with the Prothonotary. A Certificate of Service shall be a part of, or attached to, the motion. The Court may excuse prior service in the case of an emergency motion.

All motions shall be served upon all of the parties to the action contemporaneously with the filing of the motion with the Prothonotary. A Certificate of Service shall be a part of, or attached to, the motion. The Court may excuse prior service in the case of an emergency motion.

Civil cases

Page 14 | Rule 1034(a). Service

The moving party must provide all parties with notice that the order has been entered.

Notice of the entry of this Order shall be provided to all parties by the moving party.

Civil cases

Page 14 | Rule 1034(a). Proposed Order

All parties must be served with a motion when it is filed, unless the Court excuses prior service for an emergency motion.

All motions shall be served upon all of the parties to the action contemporaneously with the filing of the motion with the Prothonotary. The Court may excuse prior service in the case of an emergency motion.

Civil cases

Page 15 | H. Service

The Prothonotary must electronically distribute pleadings to all board members during the period from 45 to 30 days before the scheduled hearing.

Electronic copies of the pleadings shall be distributed to all members of the board by the Prothonotary via electronic distribution no earlier than forty-five (45) days prior to the scheduled hearing nor later than thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled hearing.

Civil cases

Page 17 | Rule 1302(c). Distribution of Pleadings.

When Court Administration initially schedules a hearing, notice must be provided to the parties or their attorneys of record.

When a hearing is initially scheduled by Court Administration, notice of the hearing, as required by Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1303, shall be provided to the parties or their attorneys of record.

Civil cases

Page 18 | Rule 1303. Hearing. D. Notice.

A motion for special relief must be served on the opposing party before filing, except when the Court is satisfied that immediate and irreparable injury will occur before notice can be given.

All motions for special relief shall be served on the opposing party prior to the filing of the motion with the Prothonotary and a Certificate of Service shall be attached to the motion. Prior service of the motion is not required where a party is able to establish to the satisfaction of the Court that immediate and irreparable injury will be sustained before notice can be given to the opposing party.

Civil cases

Page 20 | Rule 1531. Special Relief. Injunctions.

If the Magisterial District Judge enters an emergency order, service of the order of protection and emergency petition upon the defendant shall occur in accordance with Pa.R.Civ.P.M.D.J. 1209.

If the Magisterial District Judge enters an emergency order, service of the order of protection and emergency petition upon the defendant shall occur in accordance with Pa.R.Civ.P.M.D.J. 1209.

Civil cases

Page 22 | Rule 1905. Temporary Orders. Final Hearing. Forms and Notice.

A party whose office-conference continuance request is denied may file a formal Motion for Continuance at the Domestic Relations Section and must serve it on the other party.

Any party aggrieved by a denial of request for continuance of the office conference may file a formal Motion for Continuance at the Domestic Relations Section which must be served upon the other party.

Civil cases

Page 22 | Rule 1910.11. Office Conference. Subsequent Proceedings. Order.

When the PFA Judge enters a temporary order, the petition and order must be served under Pa.R.Civ.P. 1930.4, and an affidavit of service must be filed; service also applies when temporary relief is denied.

When the PFA Judge enters a temporary order, service of the petition and temporary order upon the defendant shall be in accordance with Pa. R.Civ.P. 1930.4. An affidavit of service substantially in the form set forth in Pa.R.Civ.P. 1905(d) shall be filed with the Prothonotary. Service of the temporary order on the defendant shall include the instance where the Court has entered an order denying a plaintiff's request for temporary relief.

Civil cases

Page 22 | Rule 1905. Temporary Orders. Final Hearing. Forms and Notice.

In complex cases, each party must serve its Prehearing Memorandum on the opposing party.

For all cases designated as complex, each party shall file a Prehearing Memorandum at the Domestic Relations Section at least five (5) days in advance of the date set for hearing, with service thereof upon the opposing party.

Civil cases

Page 23 | Prehearing Memorandum for Hearing De Novo in Complex Cases

A Motion to Specially Set Hearing De Novo must be served on the opposing party when the case is believed to involve complex issues or take more than 20 minutes.

In accordance with Pa. R.C.P. 1910.11 (j)(1), if a party believes the case will involve complex issues of law or fact, and/or it will take more than twenty (20) minutes to complete, then a Motion to Specially Set Hearing De Novo must be filed and served upon the opposing party.

Civil cases

Page 23 | Content of the Demand for Hearing De Novo. Designating a Support Case as Complex

Serve a copy of the completed Criminal/Abuse History Verification form on all other parties.

You must serve a copy of the completed form on all other parties.

Civil cases

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The moving party must serve all documents on the opposing party under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure and file a certificate of service with the Prothonotary.

It is the moving party’s responsibility to serve all documents upon the opposing party in accordance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure and file an appropriate certificate of service with the Prothonotary.

Civil cases

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Each party must serve a copy of its memorandum on opposing counsel or, if the opposing party is self-represented, on that party, at least three business days before the conference.

At least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled conciliation conference, each party shall file a Conciliation Conference Memorandum with the Prothonotary and serve a copy upon opposing counsel or opposing party if self-represented.

Civil cases

Page 32 | (h) Conciliation Conference Memorandum

The Prothonotary must serve the report on counsel of record and unrepresented parties under Pa. R.C.P. No. 236.

The Prothonotary shall serve a copy of the Report of Conciliator upon counsel of record and unrepresented parties in accordance with Pa. R.C.P. No. 236.

Civil cases

Page 35 | Rule 1915.4-3.3(k)(1)

Attorneys and self-represented parties must serve opposing counsel, self-represented parties, and the guardian ad litem with copies of all written communications to the court.

Attorneys and self-represented parties must serve opposing counsel, self-represented parties and the guardian ad litem with a copy of all written communications made to the court.

Civil cases

Page 36 | Rule 1915.4-6(a)

The moving party must properly serve the motion on all opposing counsel and self-represented parties under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.

the motion. The moving party must properly serve the motion on all opposing counsel and self-represented parties in accordance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.

Civil cases

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The petitioner must serve opposing counsel and self-represented parties when filing a petition for special relief.

Service shall be made by the petitioner to opposing counsel and self-represented parties contemporaneously with filing.

Civil cases

Page 41 | Rule 1920.43. Special Relief.

The divorce hearing officer must give attorneys of record or unrepresented parties written notice of the hearing’s time and place at least 20 days in advance, in the manner prescribed by Pa. R.Civ.P. No. 1920.51.

The divorce hearing officer shall give at least twenty (20) days’ advance written notice of the time and place of hearing to the attorneys of record, or to unrepresented parties, in the manner prescribed by Pa. R.Civ.P. No. 1920.51.

Civil cases

Page 43 | Rule 1920.53(c)

The written request must be delivered to opposing counsel or party and the divorce hearing officer at least five business days before the scheduled conference.

A request for a party to be excused or for a party/counsel to participate by electronic means must be made in writing and delivered to opposing counsel/party and to the divorce hearing officer no less than five (5) business days in advance of the scheduled conference and the opposing side’s position must be noted in the request.

Civil cases

Page 43 | Rule 1920.53(a)

The Divorce Hearing Officer must serve copies of the Report and Recommendation on all counsel and self-represented parties.

The Divorce Hearing Officer shall shall serve copies of the Report and Recommendation to all counsel and self-represented parties and file

Civil cases

Page 44 | Rule 1920.55-2(a)

The parties must deposit $800 with the Prothonotary within ten days after the mediation referral order; additional funds may be approved for certain mediations, and the deposit is refunded if the case settles before mediation begins.

Within ten (10) days of the entry of the Order referring the case to Mediation, the parties shall deposit the sum of $800.00 with the Adams County Prothonotary. The appointed Mediator may petition the Court for approval of additional funds for prolonged or complex mediations expected to last more than one-half (1/2) day. Failure to pay the deposit shall be brought to the court’s attention by the Prothonotary and/or any party and sanctions may be imposed. If the case settled prior to the start of mediation the funds shall be refunded to the parties in equal or pro rata shares as applicable.

Civil cases

Page 8 | Rule 212.7. Mandatory Mediation

If the moving party does not provide sufficient copies, the Prothonotary must make them and charge the moving party the fee established by administrative order.

If sufficient copies are not provided, the Prothonotary shall make sufficient copies and charge the moving party a fee established by administrative order.

Civil cases

Page 11 | Rule 236. Notice of Order or Judgment.

The Prothonotary is entitled to a $25.00 administrative fee from the account for handling it.

The Prothonotary shall be entitled to an administrative fee of $25.00 from the account for handling the account.

Civil cases

Page 12 | Rule 251. Money Paid into Court.

The moving party must pay the filing and conciliator’s fees when filing a custody complaint or modification petition, subject to the stated exceptions for the conciliator’s fee.

The moving party shall pay the requisite filing fee and the conciliator’s fee upon the filing of a custody complaint or petition for modification of a custody order. A conciliator’s fee shall not be paid with the filing of a petition to intervene or a petition for contempt for disobedience of a court order, unless said petition is filed contemporaneously with a custody complaint or petition for modification of custody. A conciliator’s fee shall not be paid if a stipulated agreement is filed contemporaneously with a custody complaint or petition for modification of custody.

Civil cases

Page 27

A party requesting an additional conference must pay an additional conciliator’s fee before it is scheduled.

In the event a party requests an additional conciliation conference, the requesting party shall pay an additional conciliator’s fee, which shall be paid prior to the scheduling of an additional conciliation conference.

Civil cases

Page 32 | (g) Conciliator’s Fees

The moving party must deposit the court-established conciliator’s fee when filing a custody complaint or petition to modify custody.

At the time of filing the custody complaint or petition for modification of custody, the moving party shall deposit a conciliator’s fee, which shall be established by administrative order of the court.

Civil cases

Page 32 | (g) Conciliator’s Fees

For a contempt or enforcement matter referred to conciliation, the petitioner must pay the fee at least five days before the conference or the conference will be canceled and the petition dismissed.

If a contempt/enforcement matter is referred to conciliation, the petitioner shall pay the conciliation fee at least five (5) days prior to the conciliation conference, otherwise the conference shall be canceled and the petition dismissed.

Civil cases

Page 32 | (g) Conciliator’s Fees

A petitioner whose intervention is granted and whose matter is referred to conciliation must pay the fee at least five days before the conference or the conference will be canceled and the petition dismissed.

If a petition to intervene is granted by the presiding judge and the matter referred to conciliation, the petitioner shall pay the conciliation fee at least five (5) days prior to the conciliation conference, otherwise the conference will be canceled and the petition dismissed.

Civil cases

Page 32 | (g) Conciliator’s Fees

If the case is withdrawn before any conference, the party who paid the initial fee must move for a refund within ten days after the last scheduled conference; later requests will not be granted.

If the case is withdrawn from the conciliator’s consideration prior to any conciliation conference occurring, and the party paying the initial conciliator’s fee seeks a refund thereof, the party shall file a motion requesting a refund not later than ten (10) days after the last scheduled conciliation conference. Requests for refund filed more than ten days after the last scheduled conciliation conference will not be granted.

Civil cases

Page 32 | (g) Conciliator’s Fees

An appropriate filing fee must be paid at the Prothonotary's Office when the proposed order is submitted for an agreed custody action initiated without a custody conference.

If you are initiating a custody action and the parties have reached an agreement without the need of a custody conference, you must file a custody complaint with criminal affidavits of the parties and pay the appropriate filing fee at the Prothonotary’s Office at the same time as submitting the proposed order.

Civil cases

Page 38 | Sample Form “D” - Checklist for Custody Order by Agreement

The Prothonotary collects the required filing fees when a custody claim is raised.

The Prothonotary shall collect the requisite filing fees for a custody claim at the time the claim is raised.

Civil cases

Page 41

The court-determined deposit must be paid to the Prothonotary when the appointment motion is filed.

A deposit as determined by the court shall be paid to the Prothonotary at the filing of the Motion for the Appointment of the Divorce Hearing Officer.

Civil cases

Page 42 | Rule 1920.51. Appointment of Divorce Hearing Officer. Notice of Hearing. Fees as Costs.

The deposit is applied to approved hearing-officer costs; additional deposits may be directed, and assessed costs must be paid or deposited within 30 days of the court order.

The deposit shall be applied to the divorce hearing officer’s bill of cost as submitted and approved by the court. The divorce hearing officer’s fees shall be regarded as costs of the case and the divorce hearing officer may recommend the manner in which those costs shall be allocated. Once appointed, the divorce hearing officer may direct at any time that additional deposits be made. In the event that the divorce hearing officer or the court assesses costs against a party to the action, the costs shall be paid in full or a sufficient amount to cover the costs shall be deposited to the Prothonotary within thirty (30) days of the date of the court order. If the payment or deposit is not made within that time frame, in addition to other remedies, the court may direct the divorce hearing officer to liquidate sufficient marital property to pay all sums due and owing.

Civil cases

Page 42 | Rule 1920.51. Appointment of Divorce Hearing Officer. Notice of Hearing. Fees as Costs.

Either party may seek appointment of a divorce hearing officer by filing a motion and proposed order with the required deposit and filing fee.

Either party may file a motion and proposed Order of Court for an appointment of a divorce hearing officer to hear claims as permitted by Pa. R.Civ.P. No. 1920.51, along with the required deposit and filing fee.

Civil cases

Page 42 | Rule 1920.51. Appointment of Divorce Hearing Officer. Notice of Hearing. Fees as Costs.

A fee must be collected to enter and satisfy judgment in the appropriate office in the county where the realty is located; the Adams County fee is $14.50 until changed.

The official with whom bail is posted shall collect a fee to enter and satisfy judgment in an appropriate office in the county in which the realty is situated. Until changed, the fee for judgments in Adams County shall be $14.50.

Criminal cases

Page 6 | Rule 527. Realty Bail.

The agency investigation fee is set periodically by administrative order and is $75 until changed; child-abuse-clearance and criminal-history fees are additional.

Fees for investigations by the agency shall be periodically set by the administrative order. Until changed, the fee shall be $75.00. Fees for obtaining child abuse clearances and criminal histories shall be in addition to the investigation fee.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Rule 15.1. Investigations

Unless excused from an investigation, petitioners or persons filing a notice of intention to adopt must pay the investigation fee within two weeks of whichever is filed first.

Petitioners and/or persons filing notices of intention to adopt shall, unless excused from an investigation, pay the investigation fee within two (2) weeks of filing a petition or notice of intention to adopt, whichever is filed first.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Rule 15.1. Investigations

For a private-road request or other circumstance in which a party is statutorily responsible for costs, the petitioner must deposit the Board's fees and expenses with the Prothonotary upon appointment; the initial deposit is $1,000.

When the request for a Board of View concerns a private road or other circumstance where a party is statutorily responsible for such costs the Court shall, upon appointment of the Board of View, direct the petitioner to deposit a sum with the Prothonotary to cover the fees and expenses of the Board. That sum shall be from time to time designated by the President Judge but shall initially be set at $1,000.00.

Page 8 | Rule 1001. Petitions For Board of View.

No further action on the Board of View petition will occur until the required deposit is presented to the Prothonotary.

No further action on the petition shall occur until the deposit is presented to the Prothonotary.

Page 8 | Rule 1001. Petitions For Board of View.

The Court may, at the request of the chairperson, direct that additional sums be deposited consistent with the services provided or to be provided by the Board. In such circumstance the proceedings shall be stayed pending receipt of the additional deposit, unless otherwise directed by the Court.

The Court may, at the request of the chairperson, direct that additional sums be deposited consistent with the services provided or to be provided by the Board. In such circumstance the proceedings shall be stayed pending receipt of the additional deposit, unless otherwise directed by the Court.

Page 8 | Rule 1001. Petitions For Board of View.

The order may set a reduced payment rate and direct transcript preparation upon payment of that rate.

(2) setting a reduced payment rate and directing the transcript to be prepared upon payment of the reduced rate;

Page 24 | Rule 4007. Request for Transcripts

A daily original transcript costs $2.00 per page for the Commonwealth or its subdivision.

(3) for a daily transcript, $2.00 per page, and

Page 24 | Rule 4008. Transcript Costs

A same-day original transcript costs $6.50 per page for a requester other than the Commonwealth or its subdivision.

(4) for same day delivery, $6.50 per page.

Page 24 | Rule 4008. Transcript Costs

Any required deposit or reduced payment must be paid to the filing office before transcript preparation begins.

If deposit or reduced payment is required, the payment shall be paid to the filing office prior to commencement of transcript preparation.

Page 24 | Rule 4007. Request for Transcripts

An expedited original transcript costs $1.75 per page for the Commonwealth or its subdivision.

(2) for an expedited transcript, $1.75 per page,

Page 24 | Rule 4008. Transcript Costs

An expedited original transcript costs $3.50 per page for a requester other than the Commonwealth or its subdivision.

(2) for an expedited transcript, $3.50 per page,

Page 24 | Rule 4008. Transcript Costs

An electronic copy of an original transcript costs $0.50 per page.

in order to obtain a copy of the Original transcript, costs payable by the requesting party shall be 50 cents per page for an electronic copy

Page 24 | Rule 4008. Transcript Costs

A same-day original transcript costs $4.00 per page for the Commonwealth or its subdivision.

(4) for same day delivery, $4.00 per page.

Page 24 | Rule 4008. Transcript Costs

An ordinary original transcript costs $2.50 per page for a requester other than the Commonwealth or its subdivision.

(1) for an ordinary transcript, $2.50 per page,

Page 24 | Rule 4008. Transcript Costs

After the Court sets the amount and the requester satisfies any related financial obligation, the Court Reporter must provide the transcript copy.

After the Court has set the amount to be paid, and upon satisfaction of any financial obligation related to the request, the Court Reporter shall provide a copy to the requesting party.

Page 24 | Rule 4007. Request for Transcripts

The order may approve or deny an economic-hardship exemption and direct transcript preparation where applicable.

(3) approving or denying an economic hardship exemption and, where applicable, directing preparation of the transcript.

Page 24 | Rule 4007. Request for Transcripts

An ordinary original transcript costs $1.55 per page for the Commonwealth or its subdivision.

(1) for an ordinary transcript, $1.55 per page,

Page 24 | Rule 4008. Transcript Costs

The party introducing an exhibit must ensure that the presiding judge has a reference copy.

The party introducing the exhibit shall ensure that there is a reference copy for the presiding judge.

Civil cases

Page 36 | Rule 1915.4-5(c)

A copy of the proposed decree of distribution must be provided to the Orphans’ Court Judge before confirmation.

a copy provided to the Orphans’ Court Judge.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Rule 2.9. Confirmation of Accounts

Emergency custody filings do not need to be hand-delivered, emailed, or faxed to the presiding judge's chambers.

It is not necessary to hand-deliver, e-mail or fax these documents to the presiding judge’s chambers.

Civil cases

Page 40 | Rule 1915.13. Special Relief.

Parties may not file both a redacted and an un-redacted version of a document.

Parties are expressly prohibited from filing two versions of any document, i.e., a redacted version and an un-redacted version.

Page 7 | Rule 805. Public Access Policy: Case Records of the Trial Courts.

For good cause shown and with all parties’ and counsel’s consent, the judge may order specific plea-agreement conditions placed on the record in camera and the record sealed.

Nothing in this Rule will prevent the Judge from ordering for good cause shown and with the consent of all parties and counsel, that specific conditions in the agreement be placed on the record in camera and the record sealed.

Criminal cases

Page 17

A motion for judgment on the pleadings, its proposed order, and supporting brief must be filed concurrently; without the brief, the motion is deemed withdrawn upon an opposing party’s praecipe.

A party filing a motion for judgment on the pleadings shall file the motion, a proposed Order in the form set forth in subparagraph D. below and a supporting brief concurrently. If a brief is not filed with the motion, the motion shall be deemed withdrawn upon praecipe of an opposing party.

Civil cases

Page 13 | Rule 1034(a). Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. Brief.

Motions are decided on briefs without argument unless oral argument is requested by praecipe; the moving party files with the motion, opposing parties file within the response period, and a late praecipe is treated as agreement to submit on briefs.

(E) Argument. Motions shall be considered on briefs by the Court without argument unless a party files a request for oral argument by praecipe. Such request shall be filed by the moving party concurrent with the filing of the motion. Requests by any opposing party shall be filed within the time period in which a response may be filed pursuant to subparagraph (B) of this Rule. Oral argument shall be held at such time and place as the Judge shall direct. A praecipe for argument not filed within the time period set forth hereinabove shall be considered by the Court as an agreement between the attorneys that the matter be submitted to the Court on briefs.

Civil cases

Page 5 | Rule 208.2

Discovery motions other than those described in subparagraph (A) result in issuance of a rule and proceed under Adams C.Civ.R. 206.4(c).

All discovery motions other than those set forth in subparagraph (A) above shall result in the issuance of a rule pursuant to Adams C.Civ.R. No. 206.4(c) and shall proceed as a matter of course pursuant to Adams C.Civ.R. No. 206.4(c).

Civil cases

Page 6 | Rule 208.3(c)(B). Other discovery motions

Preliminary objections are decided on briefs unless the Court orders argument; the objector must file any written request for argument with the objections.

Preliminary objections shall be decided on briefs alone unless the Court orders oral argument. If a party desires oral argument, then, in the case of the party filing the preliminary objections, a written request for oral argument must be filed with the preliminary objections.

Civil cases

Page 13 | Preliminary objections

Upon request made, at least ten (10) days before the date of the mediation, the mediation may be continued one time by agreement of all counsel. The counsel or party requesting the continuance shall give written notice of such continuance to the mediator. The mediator shall reschedule the case to be heard within forty-five (45) days, with notice of hearing to be provided to all counsel and the court.

Upon request made, at least ten (10) days before the date of the mediation, the mediation may be continued one time by agreement of all counsel. The counsel or party requesting the continuance shall give written notice of such continuance to the mediator. The mediator shall reschedule the case to be heard within forty-five (45) days, with notice of hearing to be provided to all counsel and the court.

Civil cases

Page 9

If the parties cannot agree to a continuance more than ten days before mediation, a motion must be made to and ruled on by the court; any court-ordered continuance must be rescheduled according to the court’s order.

In the event that the parties cannot agree to a continuance more than ten days prior to the scheduled mediation date a motion for continuance must be made to and ruled upon by the court. If the case is continued by the court, the mediator shall reschedule the mediation in accordance with the court’s order granting the continuance.

Civil cases

Page 9

A continuance requires a motion filed with the Court at least 60 days before the hearing, absent exceptional circumstances; untimely requests will be denied unless compelling interests of justice require otherwise.

A continuance of the scheduled hearing may only be granted by the Court of Common Pleas upon motion filed with the Court. All continuance requests must be filed at least 60 days prior to hearing absent exceptional circumstances. Unless compelling interests of justice require otherwise, untimely requests for continuance shall be denied.

Civil cases

Page 18 | Rule 1303. Hearing. B. Continuance.

A written continuance request must be sent to the assigned Conference Officer at least seven days before the office conference, state the opposing party’s position, and be served on that party; late requests are denied absent compelling circumstances, and a denied request may be followed by a served formal motion stating the opposing party’s position.

A written request for continuance of the office conference shall be communicated at least seven (7) days before the conference date via correspondence from the moving party to the Conference Officer assigned to the case. A formal motion is not necessary. The request may be hand-delivered, mailed, faxed or emailed to the Domestic Relations Section. All requests must state the opposing party’s position and shall be served by the moving party upon the non-moving party. Ex parte communications are strictly prohibited. If the request is made less than seven (7) days before the conference date, it will be denied absent compelling circumstances. Any party aggrieved by a denial of request for continuance of the office conference may file a formal Motion for Continuance at the Domestic Relations Section which must be served upon the other party. The Domestic Relations Section will forward the motion to the judge assigned to the case. The opposing party’s position must be stated in the formal Motion for Continuance, otherwise it may be denied at the discretion of the

Civil cases

Page 22 | Rule 1910.11. Office Conference. Subsequent Proceedings. Order.

A custody conciliation conference may be cancelled or continued only with the parties’ written consent or leave of court; if a party does not consent, the requesting party may move for a continuance with proper notice and must state the opposing party’s position.

(i) Cancellation or Continuance of Custody Conciliation Conference. A scheduled custody conciliation conference shall not be cancelled or continued without the written consent of the parties or leave of court. If a responding party does not consent, a motion to continue may be filed and directed to the presiding judge for consideration, with proper notice to the opposing party. The party requesting the continuance shall include the opposing party’s position on the request. If the parties agree to reschedule the conciliation conference, then the conciliator shall set a new date for the conciliation conference to be held and provide notice of same to the presiding judge.

Civil cases

Page 35 | Rule 1915.4-3.3(i)

A scheduled custody trial may be continued only with leave of court; a continuance motion must be filed with the Prothonotary, forwarded to the presiding judge, and state the opposing party’s position.

A scheduled custody trial shall not be continued without leave of court. A motion for continuance shall be filed with the Prothonotary, who shall forward same to the presiding judge for consideration. The position of the opposing party must be noted in the motion.

Civil cases

Page 36 | Rule 1915.4-5(b)

A request to continue a pre-hearing or settlement conference must be made in writing to the divorce hearing officer and note the opposing party’s position; otherwise, it may be denied.

Requests for continuance of any pre-hearing or settlement conference shall be made in writing directed to the divorce hearing officer. The opposing party’s position must be noted in the request or the request may be denied.

Civil cases

Page 43 | Rule 1920.53(d)

A request to continue a divorce hearing must be made by formal motion filed with the Prothonotary, who forwards it to the assigned judge.

Requests for continuance of a divorce hearing shall be made by formal motion and filed with the Prothonotary. The Prothonotary shall forward the motion to the assigned judge.

Civil cases

Page 43 | Rule 1920.53(d)

Failure to comply with such a directive shall result in the continuance of any scheduled hearing.

Failure to comply with such a directive shall result in the continuance of any scheduled hearing.

Civil cases

Page 44 | Rule 1920.53(d)

A request to continue a regularly scheduled Plea Day or DUI Court Day must be made by written motion stating good cause and filed at least one week before the scheduled appearance.

If a party desires to continue a regularly scheduled Plea Day or DUI Court Day, the request shall be made by written motion setting forth good cause for the request and shall be filed at least one week prior to the scheduled Court appearance.

Criminal cases

Page 16 | Rule 590. Pleas and Plea Agreements.

A continuance motion must state the opposing party’s position; otherwise, the court may deny it.

All Motions for Continuance of Hearing De Novo must state the opposing party’s position on the request and shall be served on the opposing party by the moving party in accordance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, otherwise the Motion may be denied at the discretion of the court.

Civil cases

Page 23 | Motion for Continuance of Hearing De Novo

If the court grants a hearing on a special-relief request, it may continue a scheduled conciliation conference until it decides that request.

(c) Alternatively, the court may schedule a hearing to determine the appropriateness of such a request for special relief. If a hearing is granted, the court may continue a scheduled conciliation conference until the court has rendered a decision on the request for special relief.

Civil cases

Page 40 | Rule 1915.13. Special Relief.

After granting emergency ex parte special relief, the court must schedule a hearing within ten days and may continue it at the non-moving party's request for a reasonable time to obtain counsel and prepare a defense.

(d) If, in an emergency, the court grants ex parte special relief, the court shall schedule a hearing, within ten (10) days, to address the merits of the petition for special relief. The court may continue the hearing, if requested to do so by the non-moving party, for reasonable time to allow that party to seek counsel and prepare a defense to the petition.

Civil cases

Page 40 | Rule 1915.13. Special Relief.

Continuance requests should normally not be made on Plea Day or DUI Court Day absent unforeseen or extraordinary circumstances; later requests should be filed in writing with the Court and all parties by close of business Wednesday before criminal trial week and state whether other parties concur or oppose.

Requests for continuances should normally not be made on Plea Day or DUI Court Day except under unforeseen or extraordinary circumstances. If, after the conclusion of Plea Day or DUI Court Day, either party becomes aware of circumstances justifying a continuance, a request should be filed with the Court and all parties in writing prior to close of business on the Wednesday preceding criminal trial week. The motion shall set forth whether the other parties concur with or oppose the relief requested.

Criminal cases

Page 16 | Rule 590. Pleas and Plea Agreements.

When witness unavailability or another unforeseeable need arises after the trial list is called, a continuance request should be made before close of business on the Wednesday preceding the criminal trial term.

In those instances where witness unavailability or other unforeseeable need arises requiring a continuance subsequent to the call of the trial list, a request for continuance should be made prior to the close of business on the Wednesday preceding the criminal trial term.

Criminal cases

Page 17 | Comment

A case that cannot be heard because trial days are unavailable must be continued to the following trial term and receive scheduling priority there.

Any case that cannot be heard due to unavailability of trial days during a trial term shall be continued by the Court to the following trial term for disposition. Such cases shall receive priority in scheduling during the following trial term.

Criminal cases

Page 17

It is expected that all counsel will act with reasonable diligence and promptness in determining whether a case is ready for trial and that counsel shall be in a position to make that determination, at the latest, on the Wednesday prior to trial.

It is expected that all counsel will act with reasonable diligence and promptness in determining whether a case is ready for trial and that counsel shall be in a position to make that determination, at the latest, on the Wednesday prior to trial.

Criminal cases

Page 17 | Comment

The court considers how promptly a continuance request is made after the trial list is issued when deciding whether to grant it.

Timeliness measured from promulgation of the trial list is an important consideration in the decision to grant or deny a continuance request.

Criminal cases

Page 17 | Comment

Continuance requests ordinarily should be made by written motion no later than immediately after the trial list is announced for that term.

In order that a trial schedule may be prepared and announced in accordance with this Rule, requests for continuance ordinarily should be made by written motion no later than immediately after the trial list is announced for that particular term.

Criminal cases

Page 17 | Comment

Plea and DUI Court days are treated as separate days for the rule’s time limits, and continuances between plea days to evade those limits generally will not be granted unless the interests of justice require otherwise.

The intent of this rule is that each plea or DUI Court day shall be a separate and distinct day concerning applicability of the time limits of this rule and continuances from one plea day to another to avoid the intent of this rule will generally not be granted by the Court except as the interests of justice otherwise require.

Criminal cases

Page 18

The Prothonotary must immediately notify Court Administration upon receiving a praecipe to settle, discontinue, or satisfy an action.

Upon receipt of a praecipe to settle, discontinue and/or satisfy an action, the Prothonotary shall immediately notify Court Administration of the same.

Civil cases

Page 17 | Rule 1303. Hearing. A. Schedule.

If the matter involved in the arbitration is anticipated to involve complex issues of law or lengthy evidence presentation, the Court, through written notice to Court Administration, shall be advised of the same.

If the matter involved in the arbitration is anticipated to involve complex issues of law or lengthy evidence presentation, the Court, through written notice to Court Administration, shall be advised of the same.

Civil cases

Page 17 | Rule 1303. Hearing. A. Schedule.

A party requesting arbitration listing must notify the Court Administrator’s Office when filing the request with the Prothonotary.

A party requesting that a matter be listed for arbitration shall provide notice of the request to the Court Administrator’s Office concurrent with the filing of the request with the Prothonotary.

Civil cases

Page 17 | Rule 1303. Hearing. A. Schedule.

After the report and award is filed, the Prothonotary must notify Court Administration to initiate payment to the arbitrators.

Upon filing the report and award with the Prothonotary, the Prothonotary shall provide notice of the same to Court Administration in order to initiate payment to the arbitrators.

Civil cases

Page 18 | Rule 1303. Hearing. C. Hearing.

Contact the Court Administrator’s Office about accessible facilities or accommodations, and make all arrangements at least 72 hours before any proceeding.

For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact the Court Administrator’s Office at 717-337-9846. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any proceeding.

Civil cases

Page 30 | AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990

Ex parte communications are strictly prohibited.

Ex parte communications are strictly prohibited.

Civil cases

Page 36 | Rule 1915.4-6(a)

Parties may answer the trial-readiness call by appearing, telephoning, or corresponding with the Court Administrator's Office before the call date; failure to answer may result in the case being stricken from the trial list.

The parties may answer the call formally by appearance, or informally by telephone or correspondence to the Court Administrator's Office prior to the call date. Failure to answer the call may result in the case being stricken from the trial list.

Civil cases

Page 7 | Pre-trial conference

Arrangements for any proceeding must be made with the Court Administrator’s Office at least 72 hours beforehand.

the Court Administrator’s Office at 717-337-9846. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any proceeding.

Civil cases

Page 27

Contact the Court Administrator’s Office as soon as possible to request an interpreter; a late request may delay proceedings.

If you or any other party needs an interpreter, please contact the Court Administrator’s Office at 717-337-9846 as soon as possible. Failure to make a timely request may delay the proceedings.

Civil cases

Page 29

For an incarcerated party, the court will make reasonable efforts to arrange participation by telephone or video; the party may request this through the Court Administrator’s Office.

If any party to this custody action is incarcerated at any stage of the proceedings, the custody conciliation officer or the judge will make reasonable efforts to arrange for the incarcerated party to participate by telephone or video conference. Incarcerated persons may make a request to appear in this manner through the Court Administrator’s Office at 717-337-9846, 117 Baltimore Street, 4th floor, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

Civil cases

Page 29

Concerns about a therapy dog's presence during an in-camera interview should be raised with the presiding judge at any stage.

If the parties, counsel or the child have any concerns regarding the presence of a therapy dog, they are directed to raise those concerns with the presiding judge at any stage of the proceedings.

Civil cases

Page 40 | Rule 1915.11. Interview of Child. Attendance of Child at Hearing or Conference.

The Magisterial District Judge must contact the Court Administrator as soon as possible after granting or denying relief.

C. The Magisterial District Judge shall contact the Court Administrator as soon as possible after granting or denying relief.

Page 17

The Notice to Defend must identify the Adams County Court Administrator as an information source and provide the Administrator's address and telephone number.

The following is designated to be named in the Notice to Defend as the organization from which information can be obtained: Court Administrator Adams County Courthouse 111-117 Baltimore Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 Telephone: (717) 337-9846

Civil cases

Page 12 | Rule 1018.1. Notice to Defend.