Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Document Filing Requirements

Applies to

Cover sheet

The cover sheet must contain the completed statement identifying the party on whose behalf the filing is made and that party's relationship to the case.

(viii) The completed statement: "Filed on behalf of (party's name, party's relationship to case)";

Applies to

Petition for conservator

Must include

proposed order

A petition for appointment of a conservator must include a proposed order of court.

(e) A proposed Order of Court; and

Applies to

Exceptions

Exceptions may not be filed to a Hearing Officer recommendation labeled “interim.”

(l) No exceptions may be filed to a recommendation of a Hearing Officer labeled “interim.”

Applies to

Certificate

At least 10 days before the View, the petitioner must provide the Viewers with a written certification of service, advertisement, and posting of the petition and scheduling order.

At least ten (10) days before the date of the View, the petitioner shall certify in writing to the Viewers that the petition and scheduling order have been served, advertised, and/or posted in accordance with subsection (4) of this Rule.

Applies to

Initial report

Within 20 days after the View, the Viewers must determine awards for each parcel and submit an itemized initial report.

Within twenty (20) days after the View, the Viewers shall deliberate and determine benefits and/or damages on each V-numbered parcel set forth in the petition for appointment of viewers and shall submit an initial report containing an itemized award of benefits and/or damages.

Applies to

Special filing

When a legible photocopy cannot be obtained because of a document's characteristics or limitations, the filing party must present the original material to the Department of Court Records with one cover sheet for stamping, docketing, and filing.

If it is not possible to obtain a legible photocopy of the document or exhibit because of unique characteristics or inherent limitations, e.g., maps, surveys, computer printouts, data processing cards, drafter's plans, tracing paper, red pencil marks, colored paper, tape recordings, cassettes, movies, etc., the filing party shall present the document or material to the Department of Court Records to be stamped, docketed, and filed. Each such special filing shall be accompanied by one (1) cover sheet.

Applies to

Retyped document

Counsel for the filing party must certify the accuracy of the retyped document.

This retyped document shall bear a certification of accuracy by counsel for the filing party.

Applies to

Preliminary objection

Must include

proposed order

Every preliminary objection, petition, or motion must include a proposed order as its last page.

Every preliminary objection, petition and motion shall include a proposed order of court which shall be the last page of the preliminary objection, petition, or motion.

Applies to

Cover sheet

Any pleading, petition, motion, or other legal paper must begin with the prescribed cover sheet; a second cover-sheet page is permitted if needed and must be numbered "Cover Sheet 2" at the bottom.

The first page of any pleading, petition, motion, or other legal paper shall be a cover sheet setting forth the items of information specified below, according to the format presented in Form of Cover Sheet (FORM 205.2(b)) (see subsection (3) below). If needed, a second page may be attached and numbered "Cover Sheet 2" at the bottom of the page.

Applies to

Cover sheet

The cover sheet must state, in capital letters from the left to right margins, “IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.”

(a) (In capital letters from left to right margins) 13 ===== PAGE 14 ===== "IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA"

Applies to

Cover sheet

The cover sheet must list the complete names of all parties in capital letters, although an appropriate shortened caption may be used when the filing party previously appeared.

(b) (In capital letters on left side of center) the complete names of all parties; if the party filing the attached pleading has made a previous filing, an appropriate and obvious shortened caption may be used.

Applies to

Cover sheet

The cover sheet must identify the specific court division.

(i) The specific DIVISION, i.e., CIVIL, FAMILY, CRIMINAL, or ORPHANS' COURT;

Applies to

Cover sheet

Must include

case number

The cover sheet must include the docket number.

(ii) The docket number;

Applies to

Cover sheet

The cover sheet must state the pleading's name in bold capital letters.

(iv) The name of the pleading, in bold face and all capital letters;

Applies to

Cover sheet

A Civil Division cover sheet must include the docket code that most accurately characterizes the primary cause of action.

(v) For Civil Division cases, the docket code which most accurately characterizes the primary cause of action (see Local Rule205.2(b)(4) below);

Applies to

Cover sheet

A class-action cover sheet must state “CLASS ACTION” immediately below the Civil Division docket code.

(vi) If the action is filed as a class action, then "CLASS ACTION" shall be set forth on the line following the Civil Division docket code;

Applies to

Cover sheet

A cover sheet for an action involving real estate must state the property address, municipality, applicable ward, and lot and block number.

(vii) If the action involves real estate, then the address, municipality, ward if applicable, lot and block number shall be set forth;

Applies to

Cover sheet

The cover sheet must identify counsel of record, including the attorney's name, Pennsylvania Identification Number, firm name, address, and telephone number.

(ix) The completed statement: "Counsel of Record: (attorney's name and Pennsylvania Identification Number, firm name, address and telephone number)"; and

Applies to

Cover sheet

When a party is represented only by out-of-county counsel, the cover sheet must display the prescribed out-of-county-counsel notice.

(x) In cases in which a party is represented only by out-of-county counsel, the following notice shall appear: "Party Represented by Out-of-County Counsel Only."

Applies to

Pleading

Must include

certificate of service

Every pleading, petition, and motion must include a Certificate of Service identifying the service method, each served party, the attorney of record for any represented party, and the service address.

(xi) Every pleading, petition and motion must include a Certificate of Service which sets forth the manner of service upon each party including the name of an attorney of record for each party that is represented and the address at which service was made.

Applies to

Document

Must include

certificate of service

The document includes a certificate certifying service of a true and correct copy on all other parties and identifying the service method and date.

The undersigned hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of the foregoing [Title of Document] has been served upon all other parties at the address(es) below via , this ______day of____________________ 20______.

Applies to

Cover sheet

An issue number must appear on the cover sheet after the case is placed at issue.

Issue No.____________ (If assigned.) (Required after case is placed at issue. See Local Rule 214(1).)

Applies to

Cover sheet

The GD trial-list date must appear on the cover sheet after the case appears on a published GD trial list.

Date on GD Trial List___________ (Required after case appears on a published trial list for GD cases.)

Applies to

Arbitration hearing rescheduling request

An agreed rescheduling of an arbitration hearing must be made using an Adjournment of Hearing Form submitted to the arbitration email address.

To reschedule an arbitration hearing date with agreement of all parties, an Adjournment of Hearing Form shall be presented to the arbitration email at civilarb@alleghenycourts.us.

Applies to

Brief

Briefs are required in proceedings on petitions to strike or open a default judgment or judgment of non-pros.

(d) Briefs are required.

Applies to

Habeas corpus petition

Must include

proposed order

A proposed preliminary order must be attached to every habeas corpus petition.

A proposed preliminary order shall be attached to the petition.

Applies to

Petition to strike or open default judgment

Must include

proposed order

To request oral argument, the petitioner must submit the petition and a proposed order in Microsoft Word format to the Housing Court Help Desk email address.

(b) The Petitioner must request that the petition be scheduled for oral argument by submitting the petition and a proposed order in Microsoft Word format to the Housing Court Help Desk email at HCHelpdesk@alleghenycourts.us.

Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of conference

A motion represented to be uncontested must include the prescribed certification confirming conference with all interested parties, disclosure of the full motion and proposed order, and that the requested relief is uncontested.

(1) A motion that is represented to be uncontested shall contain a certification, substantially in the form found on the Court’s “Uncontested Motions Coversheet”, by the moving party or counsel for the moving party that they have conferred with all interested parties, the full text of the motion and proposed order has been disclosed, and that the requested relief is uncontested.

Applies to

Discovery motion

Must include

certificate of conference

Every discovery motion must include the prescribed certification that the moving party attempted to resolve the disputes with all other parties and must specifically describe any unsuccessful conference attempts.

(1) All Discovery Motions shall contain a certification, substantially in the form found on the Court’s “Discovery Motions Form”, that the moving party has conferred with all other parties in an attempt to resolve the discovery disputes at issue. In the event the moving party was unable to confer with any party, the attempts made to confer with that party shall be specifically set forth in the Motion.

Applies to

Arbitration hearing continuance motion

Movants must present such motions using the Cover Sheet and Adjournment of Hearing Form (Form 208.3(a)), available on the Court’s website.

Such motions shall be presented using the Cover Sheet and Adjournment of Hearing Form (Form 208.3(a)) which is available on the Court’s website at https://www.alleghenycourts.us/civil/arbitration.aspx.

Applies to

Discovery motion

Must include

caption

Every party must provide an additional coversheet and caption for the court reporter.

All parties must bring an additional coversheet/caption for the benefit of the Court Reporter.

Applies to

Discovery motion

The moving party must indicate whether the motion is contested or uncontested/unopposed; if unable to confirm affirmative assent to uncontested/unopposed status, the motion must be classified as contested.

The moving party shall indicate whether the motion is contested or uncontested/unopposed. If a party is unable to represent to the clerk affirmative assent to a motion being uncontested/unopposed, the motion shall be classified as contested.

Applies to

Motion

The moving party must include the Help Desk-provided argument date and time in a completed Notice of Presentation when electronically filing the motion; the court may decline to hear argument without it.

The Help Desk will provide a date and time for argument, which the moving party shall include in a notice of presentation when electronically filing the motion. The Court may not hear argument if the docketed motion does not have a completed Notice of Presentation, with the date and time of argument provided by the Housing Court Help Desk.

Applies to

New trial motion

A new-trial motion based on after-discovered evidence must include an affidavit identifying all expected witnesses and summarizing the substance of their expected testimony.

Unless accompanied by an affidavit stating the names of all witnesses expected to testify, and the substance of the testimony they are expected to offer, no Motion for a New Trial will be entertained on the grounds of after-discovered evidence.

Applies to

Uncontested motion

Must include

local rule certificate

An uncontested motion must contain the Local Rule 208.2(d) certification and may be presented in person or by email with a proposed order in Microsoft Word format.

A motion which is uncontested, and which contains the certification required by Local Rule 208.2(d), may be presented in person or by emailing the Motion with a proposed order in Microsoft Word format to civiluncontestedmotions@alleghenycourts.us.

Applies to

Brief

Every brief exceeding 10 pages must contain both a table of contents and a table of citations.

All briefs in excess of ten (10) pages shall contain a table of contents and a table of citations.

Applies to

Case summary memorandum

Plaintiffs must complete and file the Case Summary Memorandum with the Department of Court Records as soon as practical and no later than 60 days after filing the complaint.

As soon as practical, but no later than 60 days after the filing of a complaint, the Plaintiff(s) shall complete and file the Case Summary Memorandum with the Department of Court Records.

Applies to

Mediation certification

The required mediation certification must identify the case's status as mediated with all claims resolved, mediated with claims remaining, waived by written agreement, or excused by court order.

No later than 45 days prior the commencement of the assigned trial term (or 15 days prior to the scheduled trial date for asbestos cases), the Plaintiff and/or Plaintiff’s Counsel shall file a Certification indicating that:

Applies to

Case summary memorandum

For cases filed after January 1, 2026, a trial term will be provided only after submission of a Case Summary Memorandum and completion of a Case Management Conference under Local Rule 212.1(3).

Note: The requirements of Local Rule 214 to have a case listed for trial no longer applies to cases filed after 1/1/2026. Cases filed after that date shall be provided a trial term after the submission of a Case Summary Memorandum and Case Management Conference pursuant to Local Rule 212.1(3).

Applies to

Subsequent filings

After assignment, the case's issue number must appear on the caption and cover sheet of every subsequent filing.

After an issue number is assigned to a case, it shall be included on the caption and cover sheet of all subsequent filings.

Applies to

Praecipe to place case at issue

Must include

caption, case number

No rule or obligation is stated; the quote only identifies a case caption and docket number.

[CASE CAPTION, INCLUDING DOCKET NUMBER]

Applies to

Notice of appeal

A copy of the completed and acknowledged Request for Transcript, Certification and Waiver, Form 227.1A, must be attached to every copy of a Notice of Appeal when the notice is filed, regardless of whether a transcript or waiver has already been filed.

At the time of filing a Notice of Appeal in the Court of Common Pleas, and pursuant to Pa.R.A.P. 906, whether or not a transcript or waiver has already been filed, the appellant shall attach to all copies of the Notice of Appeal a copy of the completed and acknowledged Request for Transcript, Certification and Waiver, FORM 227.1A.

Applies to

Praecipe to place case at issue

The Praecipe to Place Case at Issue must certify that at least sixty days have passed since service on all defendants, all pleadings have been filed, and all preliminary motions and objections have been disposed of.

1. At least sixty days have passed since the service of the original complaint on all defendants. 2. All pleadings have been filed. 3. All preliminary motions and objections have been disposed of.

Applies to

Certificate from court reporter

A moving party relying on a transcript or the court's charge must electronically file a certificate from the court reporter confirming that the material has been ordered and is being transcribed.

A moving party desiring to rely wholly or in part on a transcript of the testimony or on the charge of the Court shall electronically file a certificate from the court reporter, stating that the testimony relied upon, or the charge has been ordered and is being transcribed.

Applies to

Request for transcript certification and waiver

The party requesting a transcript must complete the form, obtain a judge’s signature when Pa.R.A.P. 1922(b) requires it, and deliver it to the Manager of the Court Reporters.

The Request for Transcript, Certification and Waiver must be completed by the party placing the order, signed by a Judge, if required by Pa.R.A.P. 1922(b), and delivered to the Manager of the Court Reporters to place an order for a transcript for any purpose.

Applies to

Request for transcript certification and waiver

Form 227.1A must be prepared and filed when it is used to demonstrate a waiver of a transcript or part of a transcript in an appeal.

FORM 227.1A also shall be prepared and filed to demonstrate waiver of a transcript or portion thereof in connection with an appeal.

Applies to

Notice of proof of filing or delivery of transcript

Form 227.1B must be filed with the Department of Court Records, and the Manager of the Court Reporters must distribute it to the designated persons.

The Notice of Proof of Filing or Delivery of the Transcript (FORM 227.1B) (see subsection (d)(i) below) shall be filed with the Department of Court Records and distributed to the designated persons by the Manager of the Court Reporters.

Applies to

Subpoena

Must include

caption

The copy of a Court-issued subpoena left with a witness must be endorsed with the case caption and number and term, the attorney’s name, office address, and telephone number.

(1) The copy of any subpoena (the original of which issued from this Court) left with a witness who has been subpoenaed shall have endorsed on said copy the caption, the number and term of the case, and the name, office address and telephone number of the attorney causing the subpoena to be issued and served.

Applies to

Subpoena

A subpoena for hospital records does not cover X-rays or other data outside the hospital record unless the subpoena specifically requests them.

(4) Subpoenas requiring production of hospital records shall not be deemed to apply to x-rays or other data not strictly a part of a hospital record unless they are specifically requested in the subpoena.

Applies to

Request for issuance of subpoena based on foreign subpoena

To obtain an Allegheny County subpoena based on a foreign subpoena, the applicant must submit the foreign subpoena, the Department of Court Records filing fee, and a substantially FORM 234.2 request stating the foreign jurisdiction and the specified contact and identification information for represented and unrepresented parties.

(1) To obtain an Allegheny County subpoena, based on a subpoena issued from a foreign jurisdiction, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act, 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 5331 et seq., a person shall submit the following to the Department of Court Records: (a) The foreign subpoena, (b) The filing fee as set by the Department of Court Records, and 55 ===== PAGE 56 ===== (c) A Request for Issuance of Subpoena Based on Foreign Subpoena, substantially in the form of FORM 234.2 (see subsection (5) of this Local Rule) containing the following: (1) The jurisdiction from which the foreign subpoena was issued, (2) The names, addresses, phone numbers and identification of represented parties for each attorney for the matter in the foreign jurisdiction, and (3) The names, addresses and phone numbers of all unrepresented parties.

Applies to

Subpoena

The Allegheny County subpoena must incorporate all terms of the foreign subpoena and include or be accompanied by the specified counsel and unrepresented-party information.

(2) The Allegheny County subpoena must incorporate all terms of the foreign subpoena and contain or be accompanied by the names, addresses, phone numbers of counsel for all represented parties and the names, addresses and phone numbers of all unrepresented parties.

Applies to

Default judgment affidavit

Before entering a decree or judgment against a party who appeared and subsequently defaulted, the opposing party must file an affidavit stating that the defaulting party is not in military service or describing efforts made to obtain that information.

In all cases in which a party to an action has appeared but subsequently defaults, before any decree or judgment shall be entered, the opposing party shall file an affidavit stating that the defaulting party is not in the military service of the United States, or if the information is not available, the affidavit shall state what efforts have been made to obtain the facts.

Applies to

In forma pauperis application

A party seeking in forma pauperis status must apply to the court and attach an affidavit demonstrating inability to pay litigation costs.

A party seeking in forma pauperis status shall apply to the Court for such status. The application shall include as an attachment the party's affidavit demonstrating inability to pay the costs of litigation.

Applies to

Habeas corpus petition

Must include

caption

A habeas corpus petition's caption must identify the Commonwealth, the petitioner, the person exercising the alleged restraint as respondent, and the respondent's asserted capacity.

The caption shall contain the name of the Commonwealth at the relation of the petitioner in whose behalf the relief is requested, and name as respondent the person who exercises the alleged unlawful restraint, as well as the capacity in which such restraint is asserted, if any.

Applies to

Habeas corpus petition

A habeas corpus petition must contain factual allegations and be signed and verified by the petitioner, unless the petitioner cannot do so and provides the reason.

The petition shall contain allegations of fact and shall be signed and verified by petitioner. If petitioner is unable to sign and verify the petition, the reason shall be set forth.

Applies to

Habeas corpus petition

A habeas corpus petition must state the basis for the Court's jurisdiction and venue and identify the place of confinement or restraint, or allege that the place is unknown.

The basis for the jurisdiction and venue of the Court shall be set forth, as well as the place of confinement or restraint. If the place of confinement or restraint is unknown, this shall be alleged.

Applies to

Habeas corpus petition

The petition must allege facts showing precisely the alleged illegal restraint and identifying the person having custody of the restrained person.

Facts must be alleged that show precisely the alleged illegal restraint and the identity of the person in whose custody the person is restrained.

Applies to

Habeas corpus petition

The petition must specifically identify prior or pending restraint proceedings and the basis or authority for the restraint, or allege that the basis or authority is unknown.

Any prior or pending legal proceeding pertaining to the restraint shall be referred to specifically. Any basis or authority for the restraint shall be specifically set forth. If the basis or authority for the restraint is unknown, this shall be alleged.

Applies to

Habeas corpus petition

When restraint results from an issuing authority's commitment, the petition must attach a statement of the proceedings before that authority.

When the restraint is a result of a commitment by an issuing authority, a statement of the proceedings before the issuing authority shall be attached.

Applies to

Habeas corpus petition

The petition must allege the facts supporting relief and include a succinct statement of why the restraint is unlawful, without extended argument.

The facts upon which the right to relief is based must be alleged and a succinct statement of the reasons why the restraint is unlawful shall be set forth without extended argument.

Applies to

Habeas corpus petition

Must include

proposed order

A habeas corpus petition must be presented with an appropriate order, which may deny relief, set a hearing, grant a rule, or grant other appropriate relief.

The petition shall be presented with an appropriate order. The order signed at the time application for relief is made may deny the requested relief, set a hearing date, grant a rule or grant any other appropriate relief.

Applies to

Legal papers

Must include

certificate of service

Copies of legal papers other than original process that must be served under Pa.R.Civ.P. 440 must include a Certificate of Service stating the date and manner of service.

Copies of all legal papers other than original process that are required to be served on each party to the action pursuant to Pa.R.Civ.P. 440, shall include a Certificate of Service, which sets forth the date and manner of service.

Applies to

Certificate of service

Must include

certificate of service

For represented parties, the Certificate of Service must identify counsel of record and the service address; the statement “Service upon all counsel of record” alone is unacceptable.

The Certificate of Service shall set forth the name of an attorney of record for each of the parties that is represented by counsel and the address at which service was made. Note: The mere statement "Service upon all counsel of record" is not acceptable.

Applies to

Certificate of service

Must include

certificate of service

For unrepresented parties, the Certificate of Service must use a “pro se” designation and state the address where service was made.

If any parties are not represented by counsel, the Certificate of Service shall identify the party as being unrepresented by using a "pro se" designation and shall set forth the address at which service was made.

Applies to

Notice of change of address

An attorney must immediately electronically file a Notice of Change of Address with the Department of Court Records in every case in which the attorney appears.

the Attorney shall immediately electronically file a Notice of Change of Address with the Department of Court Records in each case in which they appear.

Applies to

Notice of change of address

A pro se litigant must immediately file a Notice of Change of Address with the Department of Court Records in every case in which the litigant participates when their address changes.

(2) If at any time during the course of an action, a pro se litigant’s address changes, they must immediately file a Notice of Change of Address with the Department of Court Records in each case they are a case participant.

Applies to

Tax assessment appeal

Must include

caption

The caption of a tax assessment appeal must list the property owner, municipality, school district, and County of Allegheny.

The following parties must be listed in the caption of the appeal:

Applies to

Notice of hearing

The hearing notice must warn that the hearing may proceed without an absent party or that the appeal may be dismissed with prejudice.

The notice shall state that if any party fails to appear at the hearing it will proceed without them, or the appeal will be dismissed with prejudice.

Applies to

Pre trial statement

Must include

exhibit list

The petitioner's pre-trial statement must include a description of the real estate, a witness list, an exhibit list, and applicable expert reports or appraisals.

The pre-trial statement shall incorporate the following information or documents: (i) a description of the user of the real estate and the nature of the real estate; (ii) a list of all persons who will give testimony in the trial of this appeal; (iii) a list of all exhibits which the party intends to use at trial; (iv) any report, including without limitation an expert report or appraisal, of any person or entity who has been retained, employed, or consulted by the parties, who will give testimony in the trial of this appeal.

Applies to

Pre trial statement

Must include

exhibit list

The respondent's pre-trial statement must include a description of the real estate, a witness list, an exhibit list, and applicable expert reports or appraisals.

The pre-trial statement shall incorporate the following information or documents: (i) a description of the use of the real estate and the nature of the real estate; (ii) a list of all persons who will give testimony in the trial of this appeal; (iii) a list of all exhibits which the party intends to use at trial; (iv) any report, including without limitation an expert report or appraisal, of any person or entity who has been retained, employed, or consulted by the parties, who will give testimony in the trial of this appeal.

Applies to

Objections to special masters report

Must include

local rule certificate

Objections must include counsel's or an unrepresented party's certification that the trial transcript or necessary portions were ordered from the court reporter and paid for.

Objections must be accompanied by a certification of counsel, or a party if unrepresented, that the trial transcript, or necessary portions of the transcript, have been ordered from the court reporter and paid for.

Applies to

Brief in support of objections

Within 20 days after the transcript is filed of record, the objecting party must electronically file a Brief in Support of Objections, serve it on the required recipients, and refer to transcript page numbers where possible.

Within twenty (20) days of the date on which the transcript is filed of record, the objecting party shall electronically file a Brief in Support of Objections and shall serve a copy on all counsel of record or if counsel have not entered their appearance on the party(ies), and the Board of Viewers. The Brief in Support of Objections shall refer to transcript page numbers where possible.

Applies to

Brief in opposition to objections

Responding parties must file and serve a Brief in Opposition to Objections within 20 days after the moving party electronically files its support brief.

Within twenty (20) days after the moving party has electronically filed its Brief in Support of Objections, responding parties shall file their Briefs in Opposition to Objections and serve a copy on all counsel of record or on the party(ies) if unrepresented, and the Board of Viewers.

Applies to

Notice that matter is ripe for decision

After the filing date for opposition briefs has passed, the objecting party must electronically file a Notice That Matter is Ripe for Decision on the Board of Viewers.

the objecting party shall notify the Board of Viewers that the matter is ripe for decision by electronically filing a Notice That Matter is Ripe for Decision (FORM 503(18))

Applies to

Petition to intervene

An entity not listed as a required party in a real estate tax exemption appeal must file a petition to intervene with the Real Estate Tax Appeal Judge to become a party.

Any entity other than those set forth in subsection (1)(a) of this local rule must file a Petition to Intervene with the Real Estate Tax Appeal Judge in accordance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure to become a party.

Applies to

Tax exemption appeal

Must include

caption

The caption and cover sheet of a real estate tax exemption appeal must clearly identify the case as a tax exemption appeal.

The caption and cover sheet shall clearly state that it is a tax exemption appeal.

Applies to

Tax exemption appeal

A real estate tax exemption appeal must identify the parties, identify the property by address and deed and lot information, and state concise reasons for the appeal.

An appeal shall contain the following: (i) names of the parties; (ii) identification of the property by address, deed book volume and page, and lot and block numbers; (iii) a concise statement of the reasons for the appeal; and

Applies to

Name change petition

Must include

proposed order

A name-change petition must contain two proposed orders.

The Petition shall contain two proposed Orders designated as follows:

Applies to

Appeal

Must include

caption

An appeal’s caption must identify the condemnee or property owner as plaintiff and the condemnor or municipality as defendant.

The caption of an appeal shall identify the condemnee or the property owner as plaintiff and the condemnor or municipality as defendant.

Applies to

Petition

The name-change petition must include a verification stating that the petition's statements are true and correct to the best of the petitioner's knowledge or belief.

I, (___________________________________________), verify that the statements made (Print Your Current Name) in the foregoing Petition are true and correct to the best of my knowledge or information and belief.

Applies to

Petition for appointment of viewers

A petition seeking determination of Article VIA damages or benefits must clearly identify the damages or benefits to be litigated, and noncompliance bars those matters from litigation before the Viewers.

(a) If any petitioner is seeking the determination of any damages or benefits payable under Article VIA of the Eminent Code, the petition for appointment of viewers must clearly set forth which of those damages or benefits are to be litigated before the Viewers. If the petitioner fails to comply with the terms of this paragraph, any damages or benefits payable under Article VIA of the Eminent Domain Code shall not be litigated before the Viewers.

Applies to

Appeal

An appeal to the Court of Common Pleas must include the information required by Section 1-516 of the Eminent Domain Code.

An appeal shall set forth the information required by Section 1-516 of the Eminent Domain Code.

Applies to

Appeal

Except in municipal improvement assessment proceedings, an appeal must use the Viewers’ hearing docket number and include a caption reference to the declaration-of-taking docket number as a “Sur No.”

Appeals, except in municipal improvement assessment proceedings, shall be filed at the same docket number as the hearing before the Viewers and shall include in the caption as a “Sur No.” a reference to the docket number at which the declaration of taking, if any, was filed in the manner set forth in Local Rule 604(2).

Applies to

Appeal

An appeal raising objections beyond or in addition to damages must include the stated all-capital warning phrase beneath the docket-number designation in the caption.

An appeal raising objections other than or in addition to the amount of damages shall state in the caption under the designation of the docket number the following phrase in capital letters: INVOLVES OBJECTIONS OTHER THAN OR IN ADDITION TO AMOUNT OF AWARD.

Applies to

Pretrial statement

The pre-trial statement must list potential witnesses with classifications and addresses, while witnesses may be identified by title or representative capacity, and must list all trial exhibits the party intends to use.

(a) A list of the names and addresses of all persons who may be called as witnesses, classifying them as liability or damage witnesses. Witnesses may be described by title or representative capacity. (b) A list of all exhibits which the party intends to use at trial.

Applies to

Notice

A notice with four specified informational statements must be attached to the Viewers' initial report.

Attached to the Viewers' initial report shall be a notice, which shall contain the following:

Applies to

Certificate

At least 10 days before the exceptions hearing, the condemnor must certify in writing that the initial report and notice were served and posted.

At least ten (10) days before the date of the exceptions hearing, the condemnor shall certify in writing to the Viewers that the initial report and attached notice have been served and posted in accordance with subsection (8) of this local rule.

Applies to

Written objections

Only condemnees who timely submit written objections to the initial report may be heard at the exceptions hearing.

Only those condemnees who have timely submitted their written objections to the Viewers' initial report shall be heard by the Viewers at the exceptions hearing.

Applies to

Final report

The final report must include a notice advising parties of their right to appeal to the Court of Common Pleas.

Attached to the report shall be a notice advising the parties of their right to appeal the Viewers' decision to the Court of Common Pleas.

Applies to

Notice of filing of petition

After filing the conservator appointment petition, the petitioner must file a notice of filing with the Department of Court Records.

The petitioner must file a notice of filing of the petition with the Department of Court Records after filing the petition for appointment of a conservator.

Applies to

Lis pendens

The petitioner must file a lis pendens praecipe with the Department of Court Records for property indexing and a lis pendens with the Department of Real Estate.

The petitioner must file a praecipe for lis pendens with the Department of Court Records for indexing against the property, and a lis pendens with the Department of Real Estate.

Applies to

Petition copy

A copy of the petition filed with the Department of Court Records must be emailed to conservatorship calendar@alleghenycourts.us to obtain a hearing date.

A copy of the petition filed with the Department of Court Records must be submitted to conservatorship calendar@alleghenycourts.us to receive a hearing date.

Applies to

Petition for appointment of conservator

Only an eligible party in interest, as defined by the Abandoned and Blighted Properties Conservatorship Act, may file the conservatorship petition.

The petition must be filed by an eligible ''party in interest'' as defined in 68 P.S. § 1103 of the Abandoned and Blighted Properties Conservatorship Act, 68 P.S. § 1101 et seq. (''the Act'').

Applies to

Petition for appointment of conservator

The conservatorship petition must identify the property owner or owners as respondents.

The petition must name as respondent(s) the owner(s) of the property at issue.

Applies to

Praecipe of appearance

An attorney intending to appear for a respondent or party in interest must file and serve a praecipe of appearance on all parties before the conservatorship hearing.

A praecipe of appearance shall be filed and served on all parties for any attorney who intends to appear for or on behalf of a respondent or party in interest prior to the hearing for the appointment of the conservator.

Applies to

Motion to obtain a hearing

A Motion to Obtain a Hearing must clearly state whether it is contested, based on the filing party's knowledge when filed.

Any Motion to Obtain a Hearing shall state clearly whether it is contested to the best of the filing party's knowledge at the time of the filing.

Applies to

Motion for alternative service

Must include

proposed order

A Motion for Alternative Service must include an affidavit describing the investigation and good-faith efforts to locate the respondent, together with a proposed order requesting posting and publication.

The Motion shall substantially include the following, consistent with Pa.R.C.P. 430: a. An affidavit stating the nature and extent of the investigation made to determine the whereabouts of the defendant and the reasons why service cannot be made. The affidavit shall set forth the movant's good faith effort to locate the respondent(s); good faith efforts include ... b. A proposed order with the relief requested which includes posting and publication.

Applies to

Final plan

A Final Plan for Abatement must comply with Section 1106(b) and specify the work scope, financing details, and other relevant terms.

(2) The Final Plan for Abatement must fully comply with Section 1106(b) of the Act and shall specifically set forth the scope of work to be performed, financing details, and other relevant terms.

Applies to

Amended final plan

After denial, the conservator must file an Amended Final Plan and follow the hearing procedures again; after approval, changes require court authorization.

(4) If the proposed Final Plan for Abatement is denied, the conservator shall file an Amended Final Plan for Abatement, and comply with subsections (2) and (3) of this Local Rule to obtain a new hearing date. Once the Final Plan for Abatement is approved, no changes may be made unless authorized by the Court.

Applies to

Account

After rehabilitation or demolition is complete, the conservator must file a full account of expenditures with an action summary and verification of approved work, including justification for any incomplete item.

Upon completion of the rehabilitation or demolition of the subject property, the conservator shall file a full account of all funds expended by the conservator. The account shall include a summary of actions taken by the conservator, and a detailed report verifying each of the items in the scope of work approved by the court was in fact completed and if it was not completed, the conservator shall provide sufficient justification for non-completion.

Applies to

Notice to defend

A notice to defend accompanying a complaint must name the Lawyer Referral Service of the Allegheny County Bar Association.

(1) The agency to be named in the notice to defend accompanying complaints filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania shall be:

Applies to

Notice

Notices required under the listed Pennsylvania rules must name the Lawyer Referral Service of the Allegheny County Bar Association.

(2) The agency to be named in the notices required by Pa.R.C.P. 237.1, 237.4, 237.5, 430, 1910.25, 1910.27, 1915.12, 1915.15, 1915.16, 1920.71, 1920.73, 3146 and 3252 shall be:

Applies to

Argument scheduling request

A request to schedule argument on preliminary objections must be emailed to civilpos@alleghenycourts.us with a PDF copy of the preliminary objections.

(ii) A request to schedule the date and time for argument shall be transmitted by email to the following email address: civilpos@alleghenycourts.us, accompanied by a PDF

Applies to

Argument scheduling request

Must include

proposed order

The argument-scheduling email for preliminary objections must include a proposed order in Microsoft Word format.

copy of the preliminary objections and brief and a proposed order in Microsoft Word Format.

Applies to

Preliminary objections

Must include

proposed order

Except for fact-based preliminary objections governed by subdivision (c) and Arbitration Docket cases, all preliminary objections must include a brief and proposed order; failure to include a brief may cause denial.

(b) (i) Except for preliminary objections raising issues of fact, which are governed by subdivision (c), and Arbitration Docket cases, a brief and proposed order of court shall be filed with all preliminary objections. Failure to file a brief with preliminary objections shall be cause for denial of the preliminary objections.

Applies to

Preliminary objections

Must include

caption

Fact-based preliminary objections under Pa.R.C.P. 1028(a)(1), (5), or (6) must bear the specified title and notice to plead, must not have an attached brief, and may not be scheduled for argument before 90 days after filing.

(c) (i) Where preliminary objections contain grounds raising issues of fact under Pa.R.Civ.P. 1028(a)(1), (5), or (6), they shall be titled on the cover sheet "Preliminary Objections Raising Questions of Fact"; shall be endorsed with a notice to plead; shall not have a brief attached; and will be scheduled for argument not sooner than ninety (90) days after filing.

Applies to

Opposition brief

An opposing party must file a brief at least seven days before argument and furnish a copy to the assigned judge.

Any party opposing the motion must file a brief at least seven (7) days prior to the argument and furnish a copy of the brief to the judge to whom the argument is assigned.

Applies to

Preliminary objections

Must include

proposed order

Preliminary objections raising improper venue must bear the specified title, include a notice to plead, be accompanied by a brief and proposed order, and include all preliminary objections under Rule 1028(b).

If the preliminary objections include the ground of improper venue, they shall be titled on the cover sheet "Preliminary Objections Raising Questions of Venue"; shall be endorsed with a notice to plead; shall be accompanied by a brief and proposed order of court, as provided for in paragraph (1)(b) of this Local Rule; and shall include all preliminary objections as required under Pa.R.Civ.P. 1028(b).

Applies to

Notice of intention

The Notice of Intention must state a court-session date at least 20 days after mailing or delivery.

The moving party shall insert in the notice a date on which the court is in session that is at least 20 days from the date of mailing or delivery.

Applies to

Argument request

Must include

proposed order

To request oral argument on Housing Court preliminary objections, the filing party must email the objections and a proposed order in Microsoft Word format to the Housing Court Help Desk.

The party filing the Preliminary Objections must request that the Preliminary Objections be scheduled for oral argument by submitting the preliminary objections and a proposed order in Microsoft Word format to the Housing Court Help Desk email at HCHelpdesk@alleghenycourts.us.

Applies to

Argument request

Must include

proposed order

An argument-scheduling request for a motion for judgment on the pleadings must be emailed to the specified court address with a PDF copy of the motion and brief and a proposed order.

A request to schedule the date and time for argument shall be transmitted by email to the following email address: civilmsjjops@alleghenycourts.us, accompanied by a PDF copy of the motion 117 ===== PAGE 118 ===== and brief and a proposed order.

Applies to

Motion for judgment on the pleadings

Must include

proposed order

In a General Docket case, the moving party's brief and proposed order must be filed with the motion for judgment on the pleadings.

In a General Docket case, the brief of the moving party and proposed order of court shall be filed with the motion.

Applies to

Opposition

In General Docket and Arbitration Docket cases, a summary-judgment opposition must be filed under Pa.R.C.P. 1035.3 in addition to following the procedures in Local Rule 1034(a)(1).

The procedures for the disposition of a motion for summary judgment are identical to the procedures for the disposition of a motion for judgment on the pleadings described in Local Rule 1034(a)(1), and in addition a response in opposition to the motion shall be filed as provided for in Pa.R.C.P. 1035.3.

Applies to

Written stipulation

After a jury demand has been filed, parties electing a nonjury trial must enter into and file the prescribed written stipulation.

Parties who elect to have their case tried without a jury after a demand for jury trial has been filed shall enter into and file the following written stipulation: 119 ===== PAGE 120 ===== "The undersigned parties in the above captioned case at law hereby agree that it shall be tried by a Judge without a jury in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1038."

Applies to

Proposed divorce decree

Any approved alimony or equitable-distribution agreement must be included with the proposed divorce decree and signed by all parties or their counsel.

Where parties have reached an agreement on the issues of alimony and/or equitable distribution of marital property, and where court approval of the agreement is desired, the agreement shall be included with the proposed divorce decree. The agreement shall be signed by all parties and/or their counsel.

Applies to

Complaint

Must include

caption

Every compulsory-arbitration complaint, except for small claims, must contain Form 1303 notices concerning the hearing date, defense rights, and the duty to appear.

Every Complaint (except for Small Claims—see Local Rule 1320(2)) filed in Compulsory Arbitration, whether filed by a plaintiff against a defendant or by a defendant against an additional defendant, shall contain a Notice of Hearing Date, Notice to Defend and Notice of Duty to Appear at Arbitration Hearing (FORM 1303)

Applies to

Complaint

In a compulsory-arbitration complaint, the Notice of Hearing Date and Notice of Duty to Appear must immediately follow the Notice to Defend.

The Notice of Hearing Date and Notice of Duty to Appear shall immediately follow the Notice (to Defend) which is required by Pa.R.Civ.P. 1018.1(b).

Applies to

Agreement to mediate

Parties electing mediation must execute an Agreement to Mediate when checking in with the Arbitration Clerk.

Upon checking in with the Arbitration Clerk, the parties will advise the Arbitration Clerk of their desire to have the dispute mediated before a landlord tenant arbitrator mediator, and at that time the parties will execute an Agreement to Mediate;

Applies to

Consented order of court

After successful mediation, the parties must immediately enter a Consented Order of Court setting out the settlement terms.

If the mediation is successful, the parties will immediately enter into a Consented to Order of Court outlining the terms of the parties’ Settlement;

Applies to

Delay damages settlement submission

A party seeking delay damages must provide the required settlement-offer photocopy or written no-offer statement in a captioned sealed envelope and deliver it to the arbitrators and opposing counsel at the hearing's conclusion.

Any party seeking damages under Pa.R.C.P. 238 (relating to award of damages for delay in an action for bodily injury, death or property damage) shall submit a photocopy of any written offer of settlement made by a party against whom damages are demanded or set forth in writing the fact that no written offer has been made and shall seal the photocopy of the written offer or the written statement that no offer has been made in an envelope bearing the caption and number of the case being arbitrated and shall deliver the same to the arbitrators and opposing counsel at the conclusion of the hearing.

Applies to

Case papers

The sealed settlement-offer envelope and its enclosed writing must be filed with the case papers.

The envelope and the writing contained therein shall be filed with the papers in the case.

Applies to

Small claims complaint

Every compulsory-arbitration small-claim complaint must include specified notices, with the hearing-date and duty-to-appear notices immediately following the notice to defend.

(2) Every Complaint filed in Compulsory Arbitration as a Small Claim, whether filed by a plaintiff against a defendant or by a defendant against an additional defendant, shall contain a Notice of Hearing Date, Notice to Defend, and Notice of Duty to Appear at Arbitration Hearing (FORM 1320A) (see subsection (9)(a) below). The Notice of Hearing Date and Notice of Duty to Appear shall immediately follow the Notice (to Defend) which is required by Pa.R.C.P. 1018.1(b).

Applies to

Notice of intention to appear

A filed Notice of Intention to Appear in the prescribed form is sufficient to answer the small-claims complaint.

(3) The filed Notice of Intention to Appear shall be a sufficient answer to the Complaint (FORM 1320B) (see subsection (9)(b) below)

Applies to

Notice of intention to appear

A defendant receiving these papers must complete and detach two copies of the Notice of Intention to Appear.

YOU MUST complete and detach two of the copies of the attached "Notice of Intention To Appear."

Applies to

Complaint

Every Housing Court Complaint must contain the specified signature, endorsement, hearing notice, defense notice, arbitration appearance notice, and three copies of the Notice of Intention to Appear.

All Complaints shall contain a signature of the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s counsel (Pa.R.C.P. 1023), an endorsement (Pa.R.C.P. 1025), a Notice of Hearing Date, Notice to Defend, and Notice of Duty to Appear at Arbitration Hearing (Form 1320A) and three copies of a Notice of Intention to Appear (Form 1320B) hereof, and must have the following attached to it:

Applies to

Complaint

If a written lease between the parties exists and is the subject of the appeal, a copy must be attached to the Complaint.

(a) A copy of the written Lease, if any, that exists between the parties and which is the subject of the appeal; and,

Applies to

Complaint

If a written Notice to Quit or Notice of Lease Termination was served on the tenant, a copy must be attached to the Complaint.

(b) A copy of the written Notice to Quit or Notice of Lease Termination, if any, that was served upon to the Tenant.

Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of service

Unless written consent exists, a motion must include a notice of presentation and certificate of service on a separate page after the identification sheet, even when the opponent is unrepresented.

The party who presents a motion shall include a notice of presentation and certificate of service in the absence of written consent thereto. The notice of presentation and certificate of service shall be contained on a separate page of the motion or petition following the identification sheet. This notice is required even if the opposing party is not represented by counsel.

Applies to

Custody complaint or petition

Must include

proposed order

A Scheduling Order must be attached to the original custody complaint or petition when filed.

the “Center.” This Scheduling Order is then attached to the original complaint or petition for filing.

Applies to

Custody initiation paper and scheduling order

Must include

proposed order

Within six days after filing, the moving party must provide the Center with time-stamped copies of the initiating court paper and Scheduling Order.

Within six days of filing, the moving party shall provide the Center with a time-stamped copy of the court paper initiating the action and the Scheduling Order.

Applies to

Pleading

A party pleading a claim for alimony pendente lite, alimony, or support must attach the Family Division Information Sheet as an exhibit.

(3) If a claim is made by either party to the action for alimony pendente lite, alimony, or support, the party shall attach to the pleading as an exhibit the Family Division Support/Alimony Pendente Lite/Alimony Information Sheet.

Applies to

Complaint for custody

Must include

case number

A custody complaint must comply with Pa.R.Civ.P. 1915.3 and 1915.15, include all information required by Rule 1915.15, and attach the most recent custody order if one exists.

A Complaint for Custody must be prepared properly in accordance with Pa.R.Civ.P. 1915.3 and 1915.15. All of the information required by Rule 1915.15 must be provided. Additionally, a copy of the most recent custody order relating to the child or children must be attached, if any exists.

Applies to

Praecipe

Parties electing to litigate a custody issue must file a praecipe scheduling conciliation with the court’s custody Domestic Relations Officers, present it to the Generations Center, and attach a copy of the mediation completion certificate.

(vii) Parties who elect to litigate the custody issue shall be required to present a praecipe to schedule a conciliation with on to the court’s custody Domestic Relations Officers (“DROs”). This praecipe must be presented to eh Generations Center and must have a copy of the certificate of completion of mediation attached.

Applies to

Praecipe

A party seeking a conference or hearing on support, alimony pendente lite, or counsel fees must file a Family Division praecipe requesting scheduling and stating that no existing support or alimony order applies.

If the divorce proceeding includes a claim for support, alimony pendente lite or counsel fees, any party seeking a conference/hearing on said claim shall file a praecipe at the screening window in Family Division requesting that a conference/hearing date be scheduled and further stating that there is no existing order of support and/or alimony pendente lite providing for the support of a spouse.

Applies to

Pretrial statement

In all full- and partial-custody actions, the parties must comply with the pretrial order issued by the assigned judge.

(a) In all actions for full and partial custody, the parties shall be in conformity with the pre-trial order issued by the assigned judge.

Applies to

Petition for de novo hearing

A petition for de novo review must state the specific issues to be reviewed and attach a copy of the Parenting Coordinator’s decision.

Any party seeking judicial review of the Parenting Coordinator’s decision must file a Petition for de novo hearing within 20 days of the filing of the decision stating specifically the issue(s) to be reviewed and attaching a copy of the decision.

Applies to

Conference hearing praecipe

At the time filing the conference or hearing praecipe, the requesting party must give the clerk a copy of the claim pleading and the required Family Division Information Sheet.

The party seeking the conference/hearing shall provide a copy of the pleading raising the claim for support, alimony pendente lite or counsel fees and the Family Division Support/Alimony Pendente Lite/Alimony Information Sheet to the clerk at the screening window at the time the praecipe for conference/hearing is filed.

Applies to

Hearing notice

Must include

proposed order

The hearing notice must state the exact relief sought and include a copy of the proposed order.

This hearing notice shall also contain a statement to the opposing party as to exactly what relief is sought as well as a copy of the proposed order required by paragraph (E) below.

Applies to

Petition under rule 2039

A minor’s compromise petition must include a statement describing the evidence of liability, damage elements, injuries, and expenses.

A petition under Pa.R.Civ.P. 2039 shall be verified by the guardian of the minor and shall contain a statement of the nature of the evidence relied upon to show liability, the elements of damage, the injuries sustained, and the list of expenses incurred or to be incurred.

Applies to

Divorce claim

Before court review of a divorce claim, the moving party must submit a proposed decree conforming to Pa.R.C.P. 1920.76.

In all cases the moving party is responsible for submitting a proposed decree in the form required by Pa.R.C.P. 1920.76 prior to court review of the divorce claim.

Applies to

Hearing transcript

Testimony must be recorded by a court reporter or judge’s secretary, and the transcript must be filed within 30 days.

All testimony shall be taken stenographically by one of this court’s reporters or a judge’s secretary, and the transcript thereof shall be filed of record within 30 days.

Applies to

Master report

Within 30 days after receiving the transcript, the master must file a report containing findings of fact, conclusions of law, and a proposed decree, serve it on the parties, and file an affidavit of service.

Within 30 days of receipt of the transcript, the master shall file a report making findings of fact and conclusions of law and suggesting a form of decree; the master shall serve copies of the report on the parties and shall file an affidavit of service.

Applies to

Exceptions

On the date the exceptions are filed, the exceptant must give the docket clerk a copy to obtain an argument date.

The exceptant shall, on the date of filing of the exceptions, give a copy of the exceptions to the docket clerk in order to obtain an argument date.

Applies to

Petition under rule 2039

A petition under Rule 2039 must be accompanied by the listed exhibits.

The petition shall be accompanied by the following exhibits:

Applies to

Preliminary objections with brief

Preliminary objections must be accompanied by a brief for filing, and failure to supply the brief may result in dismissal.

No preliminary objections shall be accepted for filing by the Exceptions Clerk unless accompanied by a brief. Failure to file a brief with the Preliminary Objections shall be cause for dismissal of the Preliminary Objections.

Applies to

Petition for enforcement

Must include

proposed order

A petition for enforcement of an equitable distribution award must include a proposed order requesting a conciliation or contempt hearing.

A party seeking to enforce an equitable distribution award shall present to the motions judge a petition for enforcement with a proposed order requesting the court to schedule a conciliation or a contempt hearing before a hearing officer.

Applies to

Pleading

Must include

case number

Every pleading must include both the assigned judge’s suffix and the case docket number.

All pleadings must include the suffix as well as the docket number.

Applies to

Petition 2064

Must include

proposed order

Each Rule 2064 petition must include an attached proposed order containing the specified payment direction.

All petitions under Pa.R.C.P. 2064 shall have attached to the petition an order including the following:

Applies to

Annuity contract

An annuity contract included in an incapacitated person’s settlement must prohibit transfer or assignment to another company without prior approval from the Orphans’ Court Division.

Where the terms of settlement of an incapacitated person’s claim include an annuity contract, the annuity contract shall provide that the policy will not be transferred or assigned to another company without the prior approval of the Orphans' Court Division of this Court.

Applies to

Writ and order

Certified writs and copies of orders directing judicial sales of real estate must be filed with the Sheriff under the Sheriff's office policies.

All writs and copies of orders certified from the record by the Department of Court Records directing judicial sales of real estate must be filed with the Sheriff in accordance with the policies of the Sheriff's office.

Applies to

Notice to internal revenue service

When IRS notice is required under the Federal Tax Lien Act, a counsel-certified copy showing the IRS service or delivery date must be filed with the Department of Court Records before the sale date.

In any case where notice is required to be given to the Internal Revenue Service, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Tax Lien Act of 1966, 26 U. S. C. § 7425(b) and (c), a copy of such notice, certified by counsel to be a correct copy and indicating the date of service upon or delivery to the Internal Revenue Service, shall be filed with the Department of Court Records prior to the date fixed for the sale.

Applies to

Order to strike off or amend delinquent tax liens

Orders striking off or amending delinquent tax liens must state the original and changed property descriptions, original and changed ownership, location and lot/block information, amount of taxes to be stricken, and disposition of costs.

All orders to strike off and amend delinquent tax liens shall set forth: (i) original description and change of description; (ii) original ownership and change of ownership; (iii) location by political subdivision and lot and block number, if any; 169 ===== PAGE 170 ===== (iv) amount of taxes to be stricken in dollars and cents; (v) and disposition of costs of the proceedings.

Applies to

Expert report

A defendant must furnish expert reports within sixty days summarizing expert testimony supporting defenses and any claims raised against the requesting party.

you are requested with sixty (60) days to furnish me expert reports summarizing the expert testimony that you will offer to support your defenses to my claims against you and to support any claims you have raised against me pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 2251 et seq.

Applies to

Expert report

Each other party must furnish within sixty days expert reports summarizing the expert testimony it will offer in support of its defenses and claims or defenses involving other parties.

each other party in the case is hereby given notice that they must within sixty (60) days furnish expert reports summarizing all expert testimony that will be offered by that party to support the defenses to the plaintiff's claims and to support any claims or defenses involving other parties.

Applies to

Healthcare records

When a plaintiff produces healthcare records directly, the records must include a completeness certification or, if incomplete, an explanation identifying what was deleted or removed.

If a plaintiff provides the records themselves, they shall be produced along with a certification as to completeness or, if not complete, an explanation of what has been deleted or removed.

Applies to

Praecipe for appearance

Must include

caption

An attorney appearing, filing, or serving a legal paper for a client in a Family Division—Adult Section cause of action must complete, file, and serve a praecipe for appearance identifying the causes of action and represented party.

Any attorney who files and/or serves a legal paper or appears on behalf of a client in any cause of action in Family Division—Adult Section must complete, file, and serve a praecipe for appearance, substantially in the form set forth in (2), identifying the cause or causes of action in which he/she will be acting as counsel and identifying by name the party who the attorney is representing.

Applies to

Praecipe for appearance

Each attorney must file and serve an appearance praecipe for each case pending as of January 1, 2002.

Each attorney shall file and serve a praecipe for appearance with respect to each of his/her cases which are pending as of January 1, 2002.

Applies to

Exceptions

Each exception must state a separate, precise objection without discussion, and matters not raised in exceptions are waived.

(h) (3) Each exception shall set forth a separate objection precisely and without discussion. Matters not covered by exceptions are deemed to be waived.

Applies to

Court proceedings

In all civil court proceedings, each party must designate an individual custodian of exhibits for the duration of the proceeding.

(a) In all Civil Division court proceedings, all parties must designate an individual who shall serve as that party’s custodian of exhibits throughout the court proceeding and until which time as the court proceeding concludes.

Applies to

Court proceedings

The exhibit custodian must be identified at the outset of the court proceeding, and the names of all parties' custodians must be placed on the record.

1. The custodian of exhibits shall be identified at the outset of the court proceedings, and all parties’ custodian’s names shall be placed on the record.

Applies to

Exhibit index

Must include

exhibit list

A custodian filing exhibits must include an index of exhibits.

a. The custodians filing exhibits shall include an index of exhibits;

Applies to

Exhibit index

Must include

exhibit list

The exhibit index must use the exhibit number or letter assigned during the proceeding, indicate whether the exhibit was admitted or rejected, and provide a description or identification.

b. The index shall identify the exhibit using the number or letter used by the proponent during the court proceeding to refer to that exhibit, whether the exhibit was admitted or rejected from evidence, and a description or identification of the exhibit.

Applies to

Index of exhibits

Custodians filing exhibits must include an index identifying each exhibit by the proponent’s number or letter, whether admitted or rejected, and by description or identification.

The custodians filing exhibits shall include an index of exhibits. b. The index shall identify the exhibit using the number or letter used by the proponent during the court proceedings to refer to that exhibit, whether the exhibit was admitted or rejected from evidence, and a description or identification of the exhibit.

Applies to

Cover sheet

The cover sheet must include the issue number, if assigned, and the trial-listing date, if assigned.

(iii) The issue number, if assigned and the date the case is listed for trial, if assigned;

Applies to

Notice of change of address

The Notice of Change of Address must substantially follow FORM 440(B) and state the filing party’s name, old and new physical addresses, old and new email addresses, and the effective date of the change.

(3) The Notice of Change of Address shall be in a form similar to FORM 440(B) and shall provide: i. The filing party name(s), the old physical address(es), and the new physical address(es); ii. The filing party’s old email address and the filing party’s new email address, and; iii. The effective date of the address change.

Applies to

Notice of change of address

Must include

caption, case number

The Notice of Change of Address must include the case caption and docket number.

CASE CAPTION, INCLUDING DOCKET NUMBER

Applies to

Tax assessment appeal

A tax assessment appeal's caption and cover sheet must clearly identify whether the appeal concerns commercial or residential property.

The caption and cover sheet shall clearly state whether the appeal involves commercial or residential property.

Applies to

Name change petition

The Department of Court Records requires the petition and one additional copy.

Petition and one (1) extra copy.

Applies to

Fingerprint card

A completed fingerprint card is required when applicable, obtained from a state or local police department, with “Name Change” written in red across the top; children age 12 or under are exempt from fingerprinting.

A completed fingerprint card (if applicable – children 12 or under are not required to have fingerprints taken) (obtained from either a state or local police department). “Name Change” should be written in red across the top of the completed card.

Applies to

Supporting envelope

A stamped 8-1/2-inch by 11-inch envelope addressed to the Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository is required.

A stamped 8-1/2” x 11” envelope addressed to: PA State Police Central Repository 1800 Elmerton Avenue Harrisburg, PA 17110

Applies to

Supporting envelope

A stamped letter-size envelope addressed to the Department of Court Records is required.

A stamped letter size envelope addressed to: Department of Court Records of Allegheny County First Floor City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ATTENTION: Second Deputy

Applies to

Status report

The Court may require the conservator to submit status reports at least annually from appointment.

The Court may require status reports at least annually from the date of the appointment of a conservator.

Applies to

Request for assignment of equity claims

Must include

caption, case number

The Form 1001 request for assignment to an individual judge must state that the case is nonjury and raises only claims for relief previously asserted in equity, and that a copy was furnished to all other parties.

This is a nonjury case that raises only claims for relief heretofore asserted in equity. A copy of this request has already been furnished to all other parties.

Applies to

Praecipe

A praecipe for a writ of summons must identify or describe any real estate for which it is intended to constitute lis pendens.

When an action is commenced by a praecipe for a writ of summons under Pa.R.C.P. 1007(l), the praecipe shall not constitute lis pendens as to any real estate not identified or described in the praecipe.

Applies to

Cover sheet

The cover sheet for a praecipe commenced under Pa.R.C.P. 1007(l) must include a description of the real estate involved.

Note: In accordance with Local Rule 205.2(b)(2)(c)(vii), a description of the real estate involved must also be included on the cover sheet.

Applies to

Argument request

If the moving party does not schedule argument on preliminary objections, another party may schedule it using the procedure in subsection (1)(a)(ii).

If the moving party fails to schedule argument on preliminary objections, any other party is permitted to schedule argument in the manner set forth in subsection (1)(a)(ii), above.

Applies to

Argument request

Housing Court preliminary objections will not be scheduled for argument unless the filing party makes the required request.

No Preliminary Objections will be scheduled for argument unless requested as set forth in subsection (ii)

Applies to

Preliminary objections

If the moving party does not appear at the scheduled argument on Housing Court preliminary objections, the court will dismiss the preliminary objections for failure to appear.

Otherwise, if the moving party does not appear on the date of the argument, the court will enter an order dismissing the preliminary objections for failure of the moving party to appear.

Applies to

Motion for leave to file judgment on the pleadings

On cases listed on published trial lists, leave to file a motion for judgment on the pleadings is unnecessary unless the motion cannot be placed on an argument list before the scheduled trial term.

Motions for Leave to file a motion for judgment on the pleadings are no longer necessary on cases listed on published trial lists unless that motion cannot be placed on an argument list prior to the scheduled trial term.

Applies to

Counterclaim

A counterclaim may be included in the filed Notice of Intention to Appear or a separate pleading using a concise statement of its nature and amount; no reply is required, and any filed reply may be limited to a general denial.

A counterclaim may be set forth in either the filed Notice of Intention to Appear or a separate pleading, by a statement indicating concisely the nature and amount of same. No reply to a counterclaim shall be required. If one is filed, it may be limited to a general denial.

Applies to

Praecipe

Parties who declined litigation after mandatory mediation orientation and later decide litigation may be needed may obtain the mediation completion certificate and underlying pleading from the Generations Center by filing a praecipe.

(x) Parties who did no elect to pursue litigation at the completion of their mandatory mediation orientation session and who subsequently determine that they may need to return to litigation, may obtain by filing a praecipe, a copy of the certificate of completion of mediation, and a copy of the underlying pleading with the Generations Center.

Applies to

Petition 2064

A Rule 2064 petition must be verified by the guardian or guardian ad litem and include specified liability, damages, injury, and expense information.

A petition under Pa.R.C.P. 2064 shall be verified by the guardian or guardian ad litem of the incapacitated person, and shall contain a statement of the nature of the evidence relied upon to show liability, the elements of damage, the injuries sustained, and the list of expenses incurred or to be incurred.

Applies to

Notice of garnishee

The notice under Pa.R.C.P. 3146 must identify the Lawyer Referral Service of the Allegheny County Bar Association and provide its listed address and telephone number.

The agency to be named in the notice provided by Pa.R.C.P. 3146 shall be: Lawyer Referral Service Allegheny County Bar Association 4th Floor Koppers Building 436 Seventh Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Telephone: (412) 261-5555

Applies to

Objection to adequacy of price

The electronically filed objection must bear counsel’s endorsement acknowledging acceptance of service and receipt of the deposit.

The objection electronically filed in the office of the Department of Court Records shall have endorsed thereon acceptance of service and receipt for deposit by counsel for petitioner.

Applies to

Notice of writ of execution

A notice on a writ of execution issued under Pa.R.C.P. 3252(a) must identify the Lawyer Referral Service of the Allegheny County Bar Association and provide its listed address and telephone number.

The agency to be named in the notice on writs of executions issued pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 3252(a) shall be: Lawyer Referral Service Allegheny County Bar Association 3rd Floor Koppers Building 436 Seventh Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Telephone: (412) 261-5555

Applies to

Exceptions

A party filing exceptions must order the testimony transcript unless the parties stipulate otherwise or the exceptions are not based on testimony in the record.

(h) (2) Any party filing exceptions shall also order from the court reporter the transcript of testimony unless the parties stipulate to the contrary or unless the exceptions are not based on the testimony contained in the record.

Applies to

Exceptions

The exceptions must attach a legible copy of the Hearing Officer’s Recommendations and either the transcript order, a stipulation that the transcript is unnecessary, or a statement that the exceptions do not rely on testimony in the record.

(h) (4) A legible copy of the Hearing Officer’s Recommendations and a copy of the transcript order from or stipulation that the transcript is not necessary or a statement that the exceptions are not based on the testimony contained in the record shall be attached to the exceptions.

Applies to

Exceptions

Contempt exceptions must be titled “Contempt Exceptions,” and notice of the argument date and time must be served on all other parties and the court reporter.

The party filing exceptions shall title them “Contempt Exceptions” and serve notice on all other parties, and the court reporter, of the date and time of argument.

Applies to

Notice of appeal

Photocopies of Forms 227.1A and 227.1B may be attached to the Notice of Appeal when the requisite transcript has already been filed with the Department of Court Records.

If a requisite transcript or portion thereof has already been filed with the Department of Court Records, a photocopy of the Request for Transcript, Certification and Waiver (FORM 227.1A) and the Notice of Proof of Filing or Delivery of the Transcript (FORM 227.1B) may be attached to the Notice of Appeal.

Applies to

Pre trial statement

Subsection (12), including the pre-trial statement requirements, does not apply to residential tax assessment appeals.

By its terms, this subsection (12)does not apply to residential tax assessment appeals.

Applies to

Notice that matter is ripe for decision

After the Notice That Matter is Ripe for Decision is filed, the Court will either schedule oral argument or decide the objections on the briefs without oral argument.

Upon the filing of this Notice, the Court shall schedule oral argument or decide the objections on the briefs without oral argument.

Applies to

Notice that matter is ripe for decision

A party may notify the court that the matter is ripe for decision and request oral argument or a decision on the briefs.

AND NOW, comes (name) and notifies this Honorable Court pursuant to Local Rule 503(18) that this matter is ripe for decision and requests that this Honorable Court schedule oral argument or decide the objections on the briefs at its convenience.

Applies to

Reply

A reply to a small-claims counterclaim is not required, and any reply may be limited to a general denial.

(5) No reply to a counterclaim shall be required. If one is filed, it may be limited to a general denial.