Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Motion
- 1 copy
- 1 copy • At Least 24 Hours Before Presentation
Petition

Communication
Phone
Page & Word Limits6 rules
Briefs may not exceed 10 pages, excluding exhibits and cover sheets, unless the court permits otherwise for cause shown.
- Brief
- Up to 10 pages
Excluded from page count
- •Exhibits
Court's wording
(a) Except for quotations, briefs shall be double spaced, single sided on white paper size 8 1/2 x 11 inches and shall not exceed 10 pages, excluding exhibits and cover sheets, in length unless otherwise permitted by Order of Court for cause shown.
a brief case summary, not to exceed three (3) pages in length:
- Case summary
- Up to 3 pages
(1) Except as otherwise permitted by Order of Court for cause shown, Preliminary Objections shall not exceed five (5) pages in length and supporting briefs as well as briefs in opposition shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length.
- Preliminary objections
- Up to 5 pages
- Supporting or opposition brief
- Up to 10 pages
- Preliminary objections motions
(1) Except as otherwise permitted by Order of Court for cause shown, Motions for Summary Judgment shall not exceed five (5) pages in length and supporting briefs as well as briefs in opposition shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length.
- Motion
- Up to 5 pages
- Supporting or opposition brief
- Up to 10 pages
(1) Except as otherwise permitted by Order of Court for cause shown, Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings shall not exceed five (5) pages in length and supporting briefs as well as briefs in opposition shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length.
- Motion
- Up to 5 pages
- Supporting or opposition brief
- Up to 10 pages
Each case summary is limited to three pages.
- Case summary
- Up to 3 pages
Court's wording
At least 7 days prior to the case management conference, each party shall file with the Prothonotary, provide a copy to the Court, and serve a copy on opposing parties or counsel for opposing parties, a brief case summary, not to exceed three (3) pages in length.
Document Format Requirements22 rules
Voluminous documentary exhibits shall be submitted digitally via a CD or USB flash drive in a common format such as PDF with a file name identifying the exhibit.
Audio or visual recordings shall be submitted via a CD or USB flash drive; any proprietary or uncommon software necessary to play the recording must be included.
Voluminous documentary exhibits shall be submitted digitally via a CD or USB flash drive in a common format such as PDF with a file name identifying the exhibit.
Formatting
- •Digital submission must be via CD or USB flash drive
File two (2) paper copies and one (1) electronic copy in Microsoft Word format only to bulletin@palrb.us with Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin;
Formatting
- •The electronic copy must be in Microsoft Word format only
Audio or visual recordings shall be submitted via a CD or USB flash drive; any proprietary or uncommon software necessary to play the recording must be included.
A criminal complaint must use the AOPC-prescribed form.
Court's wording
The office of the District Justice will prepare a criminal complaint on the form prescribed by The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) containing the information as required by Pa.R.Crim.P. No. 504.
All pleadings and other legal papers shall be printed in double space on white paper size 8 1/2 x 11 inches and secured by an appropriate metal or plastic fastener. The use of a gummed or taped substance is not permitted.
- Line spacing
- Double
- Paper size
- Letter
- Pleading
- Other legal paper
Formatting
- •Use white paper
- •Secure the paper with an appropriate metal or plastic fastener
- •Gummed or taped substances are not permitted
Exhibits shall be tabbed at the bottom of the page and labeled.
Any Exhibit attached thereto shall be a legible photocopy or other reproduction of the original.
(c) Any exhibits attached thereto must be tabbed at the bottom of the page and identified.
Briefs must be double-spaced, single-sided, and printed on white letter-size paper; quotations are excepted from the double-spacing requirement.
- Line spacing
- Double
- Paper size
- Letter
- Brief
Court's wording
(a) Except for quotations, briefs shall be double spaced, single sided on white paper size 8 1/2 x 11 inches and shall not exceed 10 pages, excluding exhibits and cover sheets, in length unless otherwise permitted by Order of Court for cause shown.
(2) The praecipe for argument shall be in the form approved and revised from time to time by the court.
The Pre-Trial Information Statement must use a form approved by the Court.
Court's wording
No later than five (5) days prior to the date scheduled for Pre-Trial Conference, each attorney and each party not represented by counsel must file a completed Pre-Trial Information Statement, on or in a form approved by the Court.
Material to which objection has been sustained shall be excluded at trial by ''fast forward'' by the video machine operator so as to eliminate both the image and the sound of the objectionable material.
A copy of the Administrative Order containing its text must be submitted on computer diskette or CD-ROM.
Court's wording
2. submit two (2) certified copies of this Administrative Order and a copy on computer diskette or CD-ROM containing the text of the Administrative Order to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin;
All local rules of criminal procedure shall be known as the Beaver County Local Rules of Criminal Procedure and shall be cited as “L. R. Crim. P. No. ___.”
Attached copies of writings must be legible and faithfully reproduce the original; the Court may require a legible replacement before considering the filing.
Court's wording
Wherever a copy of a writing is attached to a pleading, brief or other paper submitted to the Court, such copy shall be clearly legible and faithfully represent the original in every respect. The Court may require a legible copy be substituted and filed before the pleading, brief or other paper will be considered by the Court.
(e) All trial exhibits are to be marked for identification but need not be attached to the Pre-Trial Statement.
The trial judge may refuse permission to use a videotape deposition at trial if either the audio or video portions of the tape are of poor quality.
Oversized documentary exhibits may be reduced to 8.5” x 11” paper, so long as the quality is not compromised. Alternatively, they may be submitted digitally via a CD or USB flash drive in a common format such as PDF with a file name identifying the exhibit.
Alternatively, they may be submitted digitally via a CD or USB flash drive in a common format such as PDF with a file name identifying the exhibit.
Formatting
- •Digital submission may be made via CD or USB flash drive
Oversized documentary exhibits may be reduced to 8.5" x 11" paper, so long as the quality is not compromised.
Document Filing Requirements150 rules
A small-estate distribution petition must state the specified petitioner, decedent, beneficiary, exemption, estate, claim, notice, and requested-relief information.
Court's wording
Form of Petitions. Contents. Petitions Under Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries Code § 3102 for distribution of small estates shall set forth: 1. The name and address of the petitioner and his/her relationship to the decedent. 2. The name, date of death and domicile of the decedent, whether he/she died testate or intestate, the dates of the probate of the Will and of the Grant of Letters, if any, and whether the personal representative has been required to give bond, and in what amount. 3. The names and relationships of all beneficiaries entitled to any part of the estate under the Will or intestate laws, a brief description of their respective interests, whether any of them has received or retained any property of the decedent by payment of wages under Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries Code § 3102, or otherwise, and whether any of them are minors, incapacitated persons or deceased, with the names of their fiduciaries, if any. 4. The person or persons, if any, entitled to the family exemption and, if a claim therefor is made in this petition, any additional facts necessary to establish the prima facie right thereto, as required by Pennsylvania Orphans' Court Rule 5.2. 5. An inventory of the real and personal estate of the decedent, with values ascribed to each item, either incorporated in the petition or attached as an exhibit. 6. A list showing the nature, amount and preference of all unpaid claims against the estate and indicating which are admitted. 7. If any unpaid beneficiary, heir or claimant has not joined in the petition, a statement that twenty (20) days' notice of intention to present the petition has been given in accordance with these rules. 8. A prayer for distribution of the personal property to those entitled, and in appropriate cases, for the discharge of the personal representative.
The small-estate petition must include the listed exhibits, with joinders required only insofar as they are obtainable.
Court's wording
Exhibits. There shall be attached to the petition the following exhibits: 1. The original of the Decedent's Will if it has not been probated, or a copy of the Will if it has been probated. 2. Joinders of unpaid beneficiaries, heirs and claimants insofar as they are obtainable. 3. An itemized list of disbursements made prior to the filing of the petition, indicating the payee and whether the disbursements were in payment of administration expenses, preferred or ordinary debts, item of distribution or the family exemption. 4. Certificate of Register of Wills showing status of the inheritance tax.
A complaint against a constable shall be submitted to the Court Administrator in writing on a designated form and signed by the complainant;
Such complaint shall be sent via e-mail, fax or regular 1st class mail to the attention of the Court Administrator on the address provided on the form;
The complaint form shall contain a statement of the alleged misconduct, financial dispute or other matter related to the performance or failure to perform judicial duties;
Please be specific. Describe conduct or practice about which you are complaining, the date or dates it occurred, location, time, any witnesses.
Attach any relevant documents or photos.
Include
- •Attach any relevant documents or photos
The termination notice must identify the matter and termination date, explain the stated consequence, and describe the objection deadline and grounds.
Court's wording
Said written notice shall identify the matter and shall state the date of the termination and that the matter will be terminated by Court Order for unreasonable inactivity unless at least five (5) business days prior thereto, a party or counsel file objection to such termination stating reasons why such inactivity has not been unreasonable.
A termination objection must be a written LR206 motion presented to the Court Administrator and include prior-listing information, reasons, and certification that the required notice was given.
Court's wording
Objections to termination shall be in writing in the form of a motion prepared in accordance with LR206 and presented to the Court Administrator no later than five (5) business days before the scheduled termination date. Such objections shall state whether the matter has previously been listed for termination due to unreasonable inactivity and if so, the date or dates of such listing in addition to the reasons therefor. Such objections shall also certify that the notice required by subsection F of this rule has been given.
Any party or counsel who desires to respond to an objection to termination must file a response in writing with the Court Administrator on or before the termination date.
Any matter terminated after notice by publication may be reinstated by the Court upon motion filed and served upon all other parties to the matter and upon good cause shown.
A transcript request must be filed in original form on the adopted Transcript Request Form with the District Court Administrator's Office.
Court's wording
In accordance with Pa.R.J.A. 4007, the party requesting either a full or partial transcript of any proceeding shall file the original request, on the “Transcript Request Form” which has been adopted by the Court Administrator of Pennsylvania, with the District Court Administrator's Office, and the requesting party is also required to serve copies of the completed “Transcript Request Form” on:
Any request for transcript shall only be processed and approved by Order of the presiding Judge.
The application to waive all or a portion of costs for ordinary transcripts shall be supported by an affidavit substantially in the form required by Rule 240(h) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. Such application should be prepared in the form of a Petition to Waive All or a Portion of the Transcript Costs, submitted with the Request for Transcript and approved by the presiding Judge.
Where a party wishes to proceed in forma pauperis, a motion shall be presented to the trial judge setting forth the reasons for such request, the specific portion or portions of the record which it is requested that the Court order transcribed and the reasons therefor.
The Court will consider the requests and will make an appropriate order, which order and motion shall be filed of record in the office of the Prothonotary, with a copy to the Court Reporter.
The proponent of an audio or video recording shall designate in writing the timestamps of the portions presented to the factfinder if the recording is not presented in its entirety.
The proponent of an audio or video recording shall designate in writing the timestamps of the portions presented to the factfinder if the recording is not presented in its entirety.
The court shall enter an appropriate order which will be filed of record and which order shall be served by the Clerk of Courts upon the Court reporter.
A defendant with private counsel who is not entitled to proceed in forma pauperis must file a written transcript request with the Clerk of Courts specifying the portions sought.
Court's wording
Any defendant, with private counsel and who is not entitled to proceed in forma pauperis who desires a transcript of a record shall file a written request with the Clerk of Courts setting forth the specific portions of the record to be transcribed and shall serve copies of said request upon the Trial Court, Court Administrator, Counsel for the Commonwealth and the Court Reporter.
The transcript shall be filed with the Clerk of Courts and shall not be released until the full amount due is paid to the Clerk of Courts.
(a) At the ARD hearing the defendant shall enter on the record a duly executed ARD colloquy form.
Affiant shall submit the complaint to the attorney for the Commonwealth, who shall approve or disapprove it without unreasonable delay.
A criminal complaint must contain the information required by Pa.R.Crim.P. No. 504.
Court's wording
The office of the District Justice will prepare a criminal complaint on the form prescribed by The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) containing the information as required by Pa.R.Crim.P. No. 504.
The transcript must record the grounds for each continuance, the party requesting it, and the new preliminary hearing date and time.
Court's wording
(B) The presiding Central Court Magisterial District Judge may, for cause shown, grant a continuance and shall note on the transcript every continuance together with: (1) the grounds for granting each continuance; (2) the party requesting the continuance; (3) the new date and time of the preliminary hearing.
The moving party to personally appear before the presiding Magisterial District Judge in Central Court and present a written motion after notice to opposing counsel.
A pre-sentence investigation report is required before sentencing unless the parties and issuing authority agree to dispense with it, in which case Pa.R.Crim.P. 704 applies.
Court's wording
An issuing authority may accept a plea in any case authorized by statute, (42 Pa.C.S.A. § 1515(a)(6)(I)) but may not sentence without a pre-sentence investigation report. If the parties and the issuing authority agree to dispense with a pre-sentence investigation report, the defendant shall be sentenced in accordance with the procedure provided by Pa.R.Crim.P. 704.
In cases of private prosecutions, the defendant may only be fingerprinted and photographed after conviction of the alleged offense. An order shall be issued from the Court of Common Pleas after such conviction directing the Defendant to report to the RBC to be fingerprinted and photographed.
The issuing authority shall note the sentence on the transcript and transmit it to the Clerk of Courts.
The Notice for trial shall contain the caption, date and time of trial. Notice shall also state that the defendant's appearance is mandatory (see Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure 602).
- Document
- Trial notice
Must include
- •Caption
In addition to the state required cover sheet, a complaint or initial pleading shall be accompanied by a Beaver County cover sheet. The cover sheet shall be in the form set forth below:
A petition must state the prior judicial history of the case, including the activity's nature and date and the name of the judge who handled it.
Court's wording
In addition to the requirements of Pa.R.C.P. No. 206.1 et seq., a petition shall set forth the history of prior judicial activity in the case. The history shall include the nature and date of prior judicial activity and the name of the judge who handled the matter.
All subsequent pleadings shall be accompanied by a cover sheet in the form as published on the Court website, www.beavercountypa.gov.
The petition shall set forth the manner in which notice has been given, attaching a copy thereof.
Each petition filed with the Court must include a proposed order following Pa.R.C.P. 206.5, with the specified alternative provisions.
- Document
- Petition
Must include
- •Proposed order
Court's wording
Each petition filed with the Court shall contain a proposed order for the Court's consideration. Said proposed order shall follow the provisions of Pa.R.C.P. 206.5, with alternative provisions in paragraph (d)(4) and (5), so that the Court may determine whether to proceed with depositions or an evidentiary hearing on disputed issues of material fact.
The petition must be accompanied by an order in the form set forth in Pa.R.C.P. No. 206.5(d).
The motion shall set forth the manner in which notice has been given, attaching a copy thereof.
All such motions shall be accompanied by a written certification of counsel for the moving party. The certification shall state the date and manner of the conference with respect to each matter in dispute and that counsel was unable to resolve the issues. In the event counsel has not conferred, counsel for the moving party shall certify the reason or reasons therefore.
- Document
- Discovery motion
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
The moving party must attach a written certification to each contested motion stating the date and manner of the conference for each disputed matter; if the parties did not confer, the certification must state why.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
Court's wording
(i) All contested motions shall have a written certification attached by the moving party. The certification, substantially as set forth in LR1915, shall state the date and manner of the conference with respect to each disputed matter. (ii) In the event that counsel or the self-represented party have no conferred, the moving party will certify the reason or reasons that the parties were not able to confer.
(iii) In the event that both parties are self-represented and subject to an existing Protection from Abuse Order, the parties are excused from conferring to resolve the dispute. The Certificate of Compliance form shall be attached to the Motion and completed ''unable to confer due to a Protection from Abuse Order.''
Briefs must include the case’s procedural history, facts, questions involved, legible copies of attached documents, cited legal argument, and a conclusion stating the requested relief.
- Document
- Brief
Must include
- •Statement of facts
Court's wording
(b) Briefs shall contain: 1. a procedural history of the case; 2. a statement or counter-statement of facts; 3. a statement of the questions involved; 4. legible copies of any documents which are attached thereto; 5. an argument with citations to the authority relied upon; 6. a conclusion setting forth the requested relief sought.
(4) Cases may be submitted on briefs only without oral argument upon written, filed stipulation of all parties filed with the Prothonotary and a copy of the stipulations shall be delivered to the Court Administrator.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
The complaint may be submitted by email, fax, or mail to the listed address.
The complaint may be e-mailed, faxed or mailed to the following address:
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The District Court Administrator must send two paper copies and one electronic copy in Microsoft Word format to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication.
File two (2) paper copies and one (1) electronic copy in Microsoft Word format only to bulletin@palrb.us with Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin;
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The District Court Administrator must email one certified copy of the Administrative Order to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.
File one (1) certified copy of this Administrative Order with the Administrative office of Pennsylvania Courts via email to adminrules@pacourts.us;
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Interested parties may file objections to an Auditor's or Master's report within twenty days after the report is filed with the Court.
Interested parties shall have the right to file objections to an Auditor's or Master's report within twenty (20) days following filing of the report with the Court.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 9.7. Confirmation of Report
Counsel or the parties must receive written notice of termination at least 30 days in advance.
Counsel or the parties in each case listed shall be given at least thirty (30) days written notice of the date on which the case shall be terminated.
Page 1 | Rule LJA1901B. Notice of Termination
Fallback publication notice must appear at least 30 days before the termination date.
Where notice cannot be so given or has been returned undelivered, said notice shall be by one publication in the Beaver County Legal Journal at least thirty (30) days prior to such date.
Page 1 | Rule LJA1901C. Manner of Notice
A party or counsel must file an objection stating why inactivity was not unreasonable at least five business days before termination.
Said written notice shall identify the matter and shall state the date of the termination and that the matter will be terminated by Court Order for unreasonable inactivity unless at least five (5) business days prior thereto, a party or counsel file objection to such termination stating reasons why such inactivity has not been unreasonable.
Page 1 | Rule LJA1901D. Content of Notice
A termination objection must be presented to the Court Administrator no later than five business days before the scheduled termination date.
Objections to termination shall be in writing in the form of a motion prepared in accordance with LR206 and presented to the Court Administrator no later than five (5) business days before the scheduled termination date.
Page 1 | Rule LJA1901E. Presentation of Objection and Content
A written response to a termination objection must be filed on or before the termination date.
Any party or counsel who desires to respond to an objection to termination must file a response in writing with the Court Administrator on or before the termination date.
Page 2 | Rule LJA1901G. Response to Objection
Copies of termination objections must be delivered at least five business days before presentation.
Any party or counsel filing objections to termination shall deliver a copy of the objections to all other parties interested in such matter, or their counsel of record, either personally or by regular mail at least five (5) business days prior to presentation.
Page 2 | Rule LJA1901F. Service of Objections
The designated custodian must file all exhibits with the appropriate records office within five days after the proceeding ends.
The custodian designated in part (a), above shall file all exhibits with the appropriate records office no later than five (5) days following the end of the proceeding.
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The designated custodian must file all exhibits with the appropriate records office within five days after the proceeding ends.
The custodian designated in part (a), above shall file all exhibits with the appropriate records office no later than five (5) days following the end of the proceeding.
Page 1 | LJA5104 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CUSTODY OF EXHIBITS IN COURT PROCEEDINGS
A written motion to continue delivered to Central Court staff must arrive no later than 3:00 p.m. on the business day before the scheduled hearing.
(2) deliver either in person, mail or fax, no later than 3:00 p.m. on the business day prior to the scheduled hearing date, a written motion to continue, to Central Court staff.
Criminal cases
Page 6 | Rule 542. Preliminary Hearing Scheduling; Continuances
After the Court issues the rule, petitioner's counsel must deliver the petition and rule to the Prothonotary for filing.
After the Court issues the rule, counsel for the petitioner must deliver the petition and rule to the Prothonotary for filing,
Page 4 | LR206.4(c). Procedures for Issuance of a Rule to Show Cause.
Expert-exclusion motions must be filed within 30 days after the pre-trial conference unless the Court or case management order directs otherwise; an untimely motion results in waiver and dismissal.
All motions to exclude expert testimony authorized by Pa.R.C.P. No. 207.1 shall be filed and served no later than 30 days after the pre-trial conference unless otherwise directed by Court or the case management order. Note: This rule is intended to require a party to raise the issue of the admissibility of testimony of an expert witness prior to trial pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 207.1(b). If a motion is filed untimely, the issue will be deemed waived and the motion dismissed sua sponte.
Page 5 | LR207.1. Motions to Exclude Expert Testimony which Relies upon Novel Scientific Evidence.
The moving party must simultaneously file its brief and praecipe for argument with the Prothonotary and provide a copy to the Court Administrator; failure may result in denial or dismissal.
(1) The moving party's brief and a praecipe for argument shall be simultaneously filed with the Prothonotary and a copy provided to the Court Administrator. Failure to do so may result in the matter being denied or dismissed upon motion or sua sponte.
Page 8 | LR211C. Briefing Schedule
Pre-Trial statements complying with Pa.R.C.P. No. 212.2 must be submitted to the assigned judge no later than seven days before the Pre-Trial Conference.
(2) Pre-Trial statements which comply with Pa.R.C.P. No 212.2 shall be submitted to the judge assigned to conduct the Pre-Trial Conference not later than seven (7) days prior thereto.
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Exceptions to a bill of costs must be filed within ten days after service or objections are waived.
The party upon whom a bill of costs has been served waives all objections to it unless, within ten (10) days after such service, exceptions thereto are filed.
Page 12 | LR217. Costs on Continuance.
Each party must file the case summary at least seven days before the case management conference.
At least 7 days prior to the case management conference, each party shall file with the Prothonotary
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Each party must file its case summary at least seven days before the case management conference.
At least 7 days prior to the case management conference, each party shall file with the Prothonotary, provide a copy to the Court, and serve a copy on opposing parties or counsel for opposing parties, a brief case summary, not to exceed three (3) pages in length.
Page 19 | LR1143. Initial Case Management Conference.
An objection to an Arbitrator must be made to the Court within 20 days after the hearing notice is mailed.
Any objection to an Arbitrator shall be made to the Court within twenty (20) days of mailing the notice and, if sustained, will be grounds to continue the hearing.
Page 23 | LR1302E. Scheduling of Cases.
A party must raise any objection to a substitute Arbitrator forthwith or the objection is waived.
If a party has an objection to the substitute, it shall be made forthwith or be waived.
Page 24 | LR1302F. Vacancies and Substitute Arbitrators.
After receiving the Rule to Show Cause, the petition, and supporting documentation, the non-prevailing party has 20 days to file an answer.
(f) Upon receipt of the Rule to Show Cause, the Petition and its supporting documentation required by paragraph (E) above, the Non-prevailing Party shall have twenty (20) days to file an Answer to the Rule and thereafter shall conduct discovery and appear for a hearing, if the Court
Page 26 | LR1306.1(f). Sanctions for Failure to Pay an Award from an Arbitration or Dispute Resolution from Which No Appeal Has Been Taken.
If the parties do not agree, the Conference Officer must file a written report within five business days, unless counsel or unrepresented parties agree to an extension.
If the parties do not reach agreement, the Conference Officer shall file a written report with the Court within five (5) business days, unless otherwise extended by agreement of counsel, or the parties if unrepresented.
Page 31 | Procedure After Conciliation Conference
Each attorney and unrepresented party must file a completed Pre-Trial Information Statement in a Court-approved form at least five days before the Pre-Trial Conference.
No later than five (5) days prior to the date scheduled for Pre-Trial Conference, each attorney and each party not represented by counsel must file a completed Pre-Trial Information Statement, on or in a form approved by the Court.
Page 32 | Pre-Trial Conference
Upon completing the representation, the attorney must file a withdrawal praecipe without leave of court; it may, but need not, identify another attorney entering an appearance.
Upon completion of the representation under the above-described referral programs, the attorney shall file a Praecipe for Withdrawal of Limited Appearance. This Praecipe shall be filed without leave of Court, and it shall not be required to, but may, contain information about another attorney who may be entering his/her Appearance contemporaneously.
Page 33 | Limited Appearance
Each party must file, serve, and deliver a compliant pre-trial statement at least five calendar days before the conference.
At least five (5) calendar days prior to a scheduled pre-trial conference, each party shall file, serve, and deliver to the trial judge and opposing counsel or party, if unrepresented, a pre-trial statement prepared in compliance with Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.33(b).
Page 34 | LR1920.33(b). Pre-Trial Conference
A party seeking a reduced fee must present an in forma pauperis petition to the Family Court Motion Judge within three days of the appointment order, unless good cause is shown.
Any party seeking a reduced fee must present a Petition to Proceed in forma pauperis to the Family Court Motion Judge within (3) days of the appointment order absent good cause shown.
Page 34 | LR1915.11-1. Parenting Coordination
File a real estate tax assessment or exemption appeal with the Prothonotary within the time prescribed by statute.
Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal from a decision of the Board as to the amount of the assessment for real estate tax purposes, or as to exemption of real estate from payment of real estate taxes, shall be captioned ''Petition for Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal'' or ''Petition for Real Estate Tax Exemption Appeal'' and filed with the Prothonotary within the time prescribed by statute.
Page 42 | LR8000.1. Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal.
If the parties settle, they must execute a Stipulation to Settle within seven days after reaching the settlement.
(1) In the event the matter is settled between the parties, the parties shall within seven (7) days of reaching a settlement execute a Stipulation to Settle in accordance with FORM 8000.1(h)(1)
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The appellant must file a verified proof of service of the petition within twenty days after service of the appeal.
(d) Within twenty (20) days of service of the appeal, the appellant shall file a verified proof of service of the petition.
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Within ten days after filing the Notice of Intervention, the intervenor must file a verified proof of service.
(d) Within ten (10) days of filing of Notice of Intervention, the intervenor shall file a verified proof of service.
Page 43 | LR8000.2. Intervention.
Within seven days after executing the Stipulation to Settle, the appellant must file a praecipe to settle and discontinue and deliver copies of both documents to the Court.
within seven (7) days of execution of the Stipulation to Settle the appellant shall file a praecipe to settle and discontinue with the Prothonotary and deliver copies of both the Stipulation and the praecipe to the Court.
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At least 7 days prior to the case management conference, each party shall file with the Prothonotary, provide a copy to the Court, and serve a copy on opposing parties or
At least 7 days prior to the case management conference, each party shall file with the Prothonotary, provide a copy to the Court, and serve a copy on opposing parties or
Page 44 | LR8000.5. Pretrial Procedure.
Each party of record in the residential property track must file a Pretrial Memorandum within 120 days of the case management conference.
Each party of record shall file a Pretrial Memorandum within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the case management conference.
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Each party of record in the non-residential property track must file a Pretrial Memorandum within 180 days of the case management conference.
Each party of record shall file a Pretrial Memorandum within one hundred and eighty (180) days of the case management conference.
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If the supporting brief is not filed within 20 days after the transcript is filed, the Court Administrator must send a letter allowing 20 days to file it before the objections are overruled with prejudice.
If no brief is filed within twenty (20) days of the date the transcript is filed, the Court Administrator shall send the objecting party a letter, with copies to all counsel or a party if not represented by counsel, stating that if a brief is not filed within twenty (20) days of the date of the letter, then a court order will be entered overruling the objections with prejudice in accordance with FORM 8000.8(c).
Page 48 | LR8000.8. Hearing by Hearing Officer. Report. Objections. Transcript.
If no trial transcript is filed within 60 days after objections are filed, the Court Administrator must send a letter requiring payment for and filing of the transcript within 30 days after the letter, or the objections will be overruled with prejudice.
If no trial transcript is filed within sixty (60) days of the date the Objections were filed, the Court Administrator shall send the objecting party a letter, with copies to all counsel and parties not represented by counsel, stating that the transcript must be paid for and filed within thirty (30) days of the date of the letter, and that if no transcript is filed within the time period, then a court order shall be issued overruling the objections with prejudice in accordance with FORM 8000.8(a)(2).
Page 48 | LR8000.8. Hearing by Hearing Officer. Report. Objections. Transcript.
If an opposition brief is not filed and served within 20 days, the Court Administrator must send a letter allowing 20 days to file it; later briefs may not be considered.
If no Brief in Opposition is filed and served within twenty (20) days, the Court Administrator shall send the opposing party a letter, with copies to all counsel and parties not represented by counsel, stating that if an opposing brief is not filed within twenty (20) days of the date of the letter, the decision will be made without reference to any brief that you may file thereafter in accordance with FORM 8000.8(e).
Page 48 | LR8000.8. Hearing by Hearing Officer. Report. Objections. Transcript.
The objecting party must file a Brief in Support of Objections within 20 days after the transcript is filed of record.
Within twenty (20) days of the date on which the transcript is filed of record, the objecting party shall file a Brief in Support of Objections.
Page 48 | LR8000.8. Hearing by Hearing Officer. Report. Objections. Transcript.
Responding parties must file their Briefs in Opposition to Objections within 20 days after the moving party files its supporting brief.
Within twenty (20) days after the moving party has filed its Brief in Support of Objections, all responding parties shall file their Briefs in Opposition to Objections.
Page 48 | LR8000.8. Hearing by Hearing Officer. Report. Objections. Transcript.
A party may file objections within 30 days after the report and recommendation is filed.
Any party may file objections to the report and recommendation of the hearing officer within thirty (30) days of the filing of the report and recommendation.
Page 48 | LR8000.8. Hearing by Hearing Officer. Report. Objections. Transcript.
Notice must be filed within 30 days of the transfer or change; failure to do so is grounds for terminating the appeal and discontinuing the matter.
Failure to file notice within thirty (30) days of the transfer or change shall be grounds for termination of the appeal and a discontinuance of the matter.
Page 49 | LR8000.11. Notice of Change of Ownership of Property. Change of Address. Withdrawal or Substitution of Counsel.
The objecting party must file notice that the matter is ripe within five days after the filing date for briefs in opposition to objections has passed.
Within five (5) days after the filing date set for the Briefs in Opposition to Objections has passed, the objecting party shall notify the Court that the matter is ripe for decision by filing a notice that the matter is ripe for decision in accordance with FORM 8000.9(a).
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If the docket is not settled within ten days after the settlement date in the parties’ stipulation, the Appellant must appear before the court on the date specified in the order.
If the docket is not settled within ten (10) days of the settlement date set forth the parties' Stipulation, Appellant shall appear before the court on the ______ day of ______ at 9:00 o'clock a.m. in courtroom ______ .
Page 51 | FORM L8000.1(h)(1). Order
Applicable responses to tax assessment appeal discovery requests must be furnished within 45 days after the requests are received.
Pursuant to Local Rule 8000.3 and 8000.5, all applicable responses to these Requests must be furnished within forty-five (45) days after the receipt of these Requests.
Page 52 | FORM L8000.3. Tax Assessment Appeal Discovery Requests
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Notices required to be published in a legal periodical must be published in the Beaver County Legal Journal.
“Publication.” The Beaver County Legal Journal shall be the legal periodical for the publication of notices whenever publication in a legal periodical is required by Act of Assembly, the Pennsylvania Orphans' Court Rules or by Order or Decree of Court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Rule 1.3. Definitions
If an unpaid beneficiary, heir, or claimant has not joined the petition, twenty days' notice of the intention to present it must be given.
7. If any unpaid beneficiary, heir or claimant has not joined in the petition, a statement that twenty (20) days' notice of intention to present the petition has been given in accordance with these rules.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Rule 5.16. Settlement of Small Estates
Auditors and Masters must provide the report to interested parties or their counsel at the same time it is filed with the Court.
Auditors and Masters shall provide a copy of the report filed with the Orphans' Court to all interested parties, or to their counsel of record, simultaneously with filing of the report with the Court.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 9.6. Notice of Filing Report
Auditors and Masters must give written hearing notice to interested parties or their counsel at least thirty days before the hearing.
Auditors and Masters shall provide notice of hearings to be held by them to all interested parties, or to their counsel of record, in writing, at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled hearing.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 9.1. Notice of Hearings
If notice cannot be delivered as specified or is returned undelivered, notice must be published once in the Beaver County Legal Journal.
Where notice cannot be so given or has been returned undelivered, said notice shall be by one publication in the Beaver County Legal Journal at least thirty (30) days prior to such date.
Page 1 | Rule LJA1901C. Manner of Notice
Written termination notice must be given in person or by regular mail to counsel’s last address, or to the party’s last address if unrepresented.
Said written notice shall be given in person or by regular mail to the last address of the counsel of record, or if there is no counsel of record, to the last address of the party.
Page 1 | Rule LJA1901C. Manner of Notice
A party or counsel filing a termination objection must deliver a copy personally or by regular mail to all other interested parties or their counsel at least five business days before presentation.
Any party or counsel filing objections to termination shall deliver a copy of the objections to all other parties interested in such matter, or their counsel of record, either personally or by regular mail at least five (5) business days prior to presentation.
Page 2 | Rule LJA1901F. Service of Objections
The requester must serve completed Transcript Request Form copies on the presiding judge’s chambers, Court Reporters, involved counsel, and self-represented parties who appeared.
In accordance with Pa.R.J.A. 4007, the party requesting either a full or partial transcript of any proceeding shall file the original request, on the “Transcript Request Form” which has been adopted by the Court Administrator of Pennsylvania, with the District Court Administrator's Office, and the requesting party is also required to serve copies of the completed “Transcript Request Form” on: 1. Chambers of the Judge who presided over the proceeding to be transcribed; 2. the office of the Court Reporters; 3. all counsel involved in the proceeding, and 4. all parties who were not represented by counsel in the proceeding, who appeared as self-represented litigant(s).
Page 2 | Rule LR4007. Requests for Transcripts
A reinstatement motion must be served on all other parties to the matter.
Any matter terminated after notice by publication may be reinstated by the Court upon motion filed and served upon all other parties to the matter and upon good cause shown.
Page 2 | Rule LJA1901I. Reinstatement
The adverse party must receive written notice of the motion’s presentation time at least three business days beforehand.
At least three business days written notice shall be given to the adverse party of the time such motion is to be presented to the trial judge.
Page 5 | Rule LJA5000. Transcripts
Counsel for the Commonwealth shall be notified of such motion and may then request in writing transcription of additional portions of the record stating reasons therefor.
Counsel for the Commonwealth shall be notified of such motion and may then request in writing transcription of additional portions of the record stating reasons therefor.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Rule 115. Transcribing Court Proceedings and Payment
The Clerk of Courts must serve the court’s order on the court reporter.
The court shall enter an appropriate order which will be filed of record and which order shall be served by the Clerk of Courts upon the Court reporter.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Rule 115. Transcribing Court Proceedings and Payment
Said request must be filed with the Clerk of Courts, opposing counsel, Court Reporter and Trial Court.
Said request must be filed with the Clerk of Courts, opposing counsel, Court Reporter and Trial Court.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | Rule 115. Transcribing Court Proceedings and Payment
The defendant must serve copies of the transcript request on the Trial Court, Court Administrator, Commonwealth’s counsel, and court reporter.
Any defendant, with private counsel and who is not entitled to proceed in forma pauperis who desires a transcript of a record shall file a written request with the Clerk of Courts setting forth the specific portions of the record to be transcribed and shall serve copies of said request upon the Trial Court, Court Administrator, Counsel for the Commonwealth and the Court Reporter.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | Rule 115. Transcribing Court Proceedings and Payment
The issuing authority must notify the defendant and, if any, the defendant’s counsel of the scheduled preliminary hearing date and time.
The issuing authority shall give notice to the defendant and to counsel for the defendant, if any, of the date and time selected.
Criminal cases
Page 5 | Rule 542. Preliminary Hearing Scheduling; Continuances
Opposing counsel must receive notice before the moving party presents a scheduled-day motion to continue.
The moving party to personally appear before the presiding Magisterial District Judge in Central Court and present a written motion after notice to opposing counsel.
Criminal cases
Page 6 | Rule 542. Preliminary Hearing Scheduling; Continuances
For a motion received after the stated cutoff, opposing counsel must receive notice before the moving party presents the motion at the hearing.
Any Motion to Continue Preliminary Hearing received after 3:00 p.m. on the business day prior to the scheduled hearing date will require the moving party to personally appear and present the motion to the presiding Magisterial District Judge at Central Court on the day of the hearing after notice to opposing counsel.
Criminal cases
Page 6 | Rule 542. Preliminary Hearing Scheduling; Continuances
The Clerk of Courts must serve trial notice under Pa.R.Crim.P. 577 on the defendant and counsel, the listed bail representatives, and Commonwealth counsel, who must notify the police agency, victim, and other witnesses.
Notice shall be served in accordance with the provisions of Pa.R.Crim.P. Nos. 577 by Clerk of Courts to: (a) Defendant and his/her counsel (b) Professional Bondsman, Surety or Bail Agency, and (c) Counsel for the Commonwealth, who shall be responsible to notify the Police agency, the victim and all other witnesses.
Criminal cases
Page 8 | Rule 600. Trial List and Notice
Petitioner's counsel must file proof of service after serving the petition and rule.
and file proof of service.
Page 4 | LR206.4(c). Procedures for Issuance of a Rule to Show Cause.
After the Court issues the rule, petitioner's counsel must deliver a copy of the order to the Court Administrator.
deliver a copy of the order to the Court Administrator
Page 4 | LR206.4(c). Procedures for Issuance of a Rule to Show Cause.
A petition generally requires written consent or three business days' written notice to the opposing party or counsel; oral notice is permitted only in an emergency, and prior notice may be omitted for an ex parte petition only when notice is not possible.
The Court will not entertain a petition in any matter unless the opposing party or his counsel has consented in writing or has received three (3) business days written notice of the intention to present the petition. Counsel may present a petition after oral notice only in emergency situations. Ex parte petitions will not be entertained without prior notice unless notice is not possible.
Page 4 | LR206.1(c). Notice to All Parties.
After the Court issues the rule, petitioner's counsel must serve the petition and rule on all other parties or their counsel.
serve it upon all other parties or their counsel,
Page 4 | LR206.4(c). Procedures for Issuance of a Rule to Show Cause.
Family motions, including special-relief motions, must be presented to the assigned motions judge after notice is given to the opposing party or counsel under LR208.3(a)(3), with a courtesy copy provided to the Court.
(1) All motions, including special relief, shall be presented to the assigned motions judge after notice is given to opposing party or that party's counsel of record pursuant to local rule LR208.3(a)(3) and a courtesy copy provided to the Court.
Page 5 | LR208.3(b). Procedure Governing Family Motions.
A motion requires the opposing party’s written consent or three business days’ written notice; oral notice is allowed only in emergencies, and an ex parte motion may proceed without prior notice only if notice is impossible.
(3) Notice to All Parties. The Court will not entertain a motion in any matter unless the opposing party or his counsel has consented in writing or has received three (3) business days written notice of the intention to present the motion. Counsel may present a motion after oral notice only in emergency situations. Ex parte motions will not be entertained without prior notice unless notice is not possible.
Page 5 | LR208.3(a). Procedure Governing Civil Motions.
Expert-exclusion motions must be served within 30 days after the pre-trial conference unless the Court or case management order directs otherwise.
All motions to exclude expert testimony authorized by Pa.R.C.P. No. 207.1 shall be filed and served no later than 30 days after the pre-trial conference unless otherwise directed by Court or the case management order.
Page 5 | LR207.1. Motions to Exclude Expert Testimony which Relies upon Novel Scientific Evidence.
At least 20 days before the Pre-Trial Conference, a party must provide the opposing party copies of documents or records obtained through that party’s authorization; materials not provided may not be used at trial absent good cause.
(1) No less than twenty (20) days prior to the Pre-Trial Conference, a party shall provide the opposing party with a copy of all documents or records secured through an authorization of the opposing party. Any such documents or records not so provided may not be used at trial for any purpose except for good cause shown.
Page 8 | LR212.2A. Pre-Trial Conference and Pre-Trial Statements
The responding party must submit its brief to the Court Administrator and serve it at least 10 days before the argument date.
(2) The responding party's brief shall be submitted to the Court Administrator and served at least ten (10) days prior to the argument date.
Page 8 | LR211C. Briefing Schedule
A copy of a bill of costs must be served on opposing counsel pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 440.
A copy of the bill of costs shall be served on opposing counsel pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 440.
Page 12 | LR217. Costs on Continuance.
Each party must serve the case summary on opposing parties or their counsel at least seven days before the case management conference.
At least 7 days prior to the case management conference, each party shall file with the Prothonotary, provide a copy to the Court, and serve a copy on opposing parties or counsel for opposing parties, a brief case summary
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Unless a law or court rule specifies otherwise, service of process or notice by publication must appear once in the Beaver County Legal Journal and once in a newspaper of general circulation in Beaver County.
LR430. Service by Publication. The Beaver County Legal Journal is designated as the publisher of legal notices in Beaver County. Unless the manner of publication of service of process or notice is otherwise specified by law or rule of court, such service or notice shall be made by publishing the same once in the Beaver County Legal Journal and once in a newspaper of general circulation in Beaver County.
Page 16 | LR430. Service by Publication.
Each party must serve a copy of its case summary on opposing parties or their counsel at least seven days before the case management conference.
At least 7 days prior to the case management conference, each party shall file with the Prothonotary, provide a copy to the Court, and serve a copy on opposing parties or counsel for opposing parties, a brief case summary, not to exceed three (3) pages in length.
Page 19 | LR1143. Initial Case Management Conference.
The filing party must serve a copy of the Arbitration Order with the initial filing.
The filing party shall serve a copy of the Arbitration Order with the initial filing
Page 23 | LR1302E. Scheduling of Cases.
The presenting party must serve all parties with copies of every order associated with a motion to continue.
Copies of all orders associated with the motion to continue must be served on all parties by the presenting party.
Page 23 | LR1302E. Scheduling of Cases.
The Court Administrator must give counsel for all parties and pro se litigants written notice of the hearing date at least 45 days before the hearing.
The Court Administrator shall schedule a sufficient number of cases for hearing on each arbitration day and give written notice of the hearing date to counsel for all parties and to pro se litigants at least forty-five (45) days prior to the scheduled hearing date.
Page 23 | LR1302E. Scheduling of Cases.
The substitute Arbitrator's appointment must be communicated to all parties or their counsel before the hearing begins.
The appointment of the substitute Arbitrator shall be communicated to all parties or their counsel prior to the commencement of the hearing.
Page 24 | LR1302F. Vacancies and Substitute Arbitrators.
The attorney must certify the applicable interest rate and that the sanctions petition and accompanying documents were served on all interested counsel.
The attorney shall certify to the Court the applicable interest rate specified in paragraph F below and shall certify that the Petition and its accompanying documents have been served on all interested counsel.
Page 26 | LR1306.1(e). Sanctions for Failure to Pay an Award from an Arbitration or Dispute Resolution from Which No Appeal Has Been Taken.
At the preliminary arraignment, the defendant must be given a copy of the complaint.
(a) that he or she is charged with indirect criminal contempt for violation of the Protection From Abuse Order. A copy of the complaint shall be given to the defendant;
Page 28 | LR1901.5.C(a)
A demand for a de novo hearing filed after entry of a Proposed Interim Order must be served under Pa.R.C.P. 440.
(d) A demand for de novo hearing filed after the entry of a Proposed Interim Order must be served pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 440.
Page 29 | LR1910 Procedure
The party must forward a copy of the request to opposing counsel or, if unrepresented, to the opposing party.
A party who wishes to terminate an alimony pendente lite obligation or collect an alimony obligation in accordance with the specific terms of a divorce decree or a decree with marriage settlement agreement shall forward a true and correct copy of the decree to the Domestic Relations Division with a copy of the request forwarded to the opposing counsel or the opposing party if not represented by counsel.
Page 29 | LR1910 Procedure
The moving party must serve a clocked copy of the pleading and Order under the applicable Pennsylvania rule, file proof of service, and provide a copy of the proof to the Child Custody Conference Officer by the conference.
(3) Serve a clocked copy of the pleading and Order on counsel of record and/or unrepresented parties pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1930.4 (original process) or 440 (other than original process), with proof of service to be filed in the Prothonotary's Office, and a copy of the proof of service to be provided to the Child Custody Conference Officer at or prior to the time set for the Conference.
Page 30 | LR1915
Counsel for the parties, or the parties themselves if unrepresented, are to provide true and correct copies of any exhibits to be shown to the Conference Officer, to counsel for the opposing party or to the opposing party if unrepresented, at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled conference.
Counsel for the parties, or the parties themselves if unrepresented, are to provide true and correct copies of any exhibits to be shown to the Conference Officer, to counsel for the opposing party or to the opposing party if unrepresented, at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled conference.
Page 31 | Conduct of Conciliation Conference Officer
Copies of Exceptions must be delivered to the Administrative Judge and all counsel or unrepresented parties of record.
Exceptions to the Proposed Order or Temporary Order must be in writing. The Exceptions must be filed with the Prothonotary, and copies thereof must be delivered to the Administrative Judge, as well as to all counsel and/or unrepresented parties of record.
Page 31 | Procedure After Conciliation Conference
The defendant must be served with the Notice and Registration Form at the same time as the Complaint.
A copy of the Notice and Registration Form shall be served on the Defendant at the same time as the Complaint.
Page 33 | Educational Seminar Pertaining to Children of Divorcing Parents
Filing Fees and Waivers
Any final transcript-cost balance must be paid to the appropriate filing office.
Final balance due shall be made payable to and shall be delivered to the appropriate filing office.
Page 3 | Rule LJA5000. Transcripts
The requesting party must pay a nonrefundable deposit equal to 90% of the estimated transcription cost to the appropriate filing office.
The requesting party shall be required to deposit a partial payment representing ninety (90%) percent of the estimated cost, which shall be totally nonrefundable. Payments shall be made payable to and shall be delivered to the appropriate filing office involved in the proceeding (i.e., Prothonotary, Clerk of Courts, Register of Wills, Clerk of the Orphans' Court) for deposit.
Page 3 | Rule LJA5000. Transcripts
Unless the Commonwealth or a subdivision is liable for the costs, the requester must pay half the estimated transcript charge to the Prothonotary and provide the receipt to the Court Reporter before transcription begins.
Except where the Commonwealth or a subdivision is liable for the costs, the Court Reporter shall require a deposit of one-half the estimated charge for the transcript as a condition precedent to starting transcription. After ascertaining from the Court Reporter the amount required, the said deposit shall be paid to the Prothonotary by the party requesting the transcript. After obtaining a receipt from the Prothonotary signifying said deposit has been made, the person making said deposit shall deliver a copy of said receipt to the Court Reporter who will then proceed with the transcript, as requested, in the manner provided pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. No. 5000 et seq.
Page 5 | Rule LJA5000.6. Fees
The Prothonotary must hold the transcript until the balance is paid; after payment, the original may be filed and copies released to requesting parties.
The transcript shall be held by the Prothonotary in a transcript escrow file and shall not be delivered to the party ordering the transcript until any balance due for the transcript has been paid to the Prothonotary. The original transcript may then be filed of record and copies thereof released to requesting parties.
Page 5 | Rule LJA5000.6. Fees
A $50 booking fee is collected after sentencing for specified misdemeanor or felony dispositions or acceptance into the Accelerated Rehabilitation Program, with stated exceptions.
(D) A booking fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be assessed and collected by the Beaver County Clerk of Courts after sentencing upon conviction of or plea to a misdemeanor or felony offense or acceptance into the Accelerated Rehabilitation Program. This fee will not apply to those Defendants whose cases are dismissed by the District Justice, withdrawn or nolle prossed by the Commonwealth or who enter a guilty plea to a summary offense at the time of the preliminary hearing.
Criminal cases
Page 7 | Rule 552. Administrative Processing and Identification
An individual referred through NLSA’s Pro Bono or Reduced-Fee Programs must be granted leave to proceed in forma pauperis.
Any individual who is referred under Neighborhood Legal Services Association's (NLSA) Pro Bono or Reduced-Fee Programs shall be granted leave to proceed In Forma Pauperis.
Page 32 | Reduced-Fee Program
The appellant must pay the discontinuance fee to the Prothonotary of Beaver when filing the stipulation to settle.
The Appellant shall pay the appropriate fee, payable to the Prothonotary of Beaver, for the discontinuance of this action. Payment shall accompany the filing of this stipulation.
Page 50 | FORM L8000.1(h)(1). Stipulation to Settle.
The case will be marked settled, discontinued, and ended upon receipt of the appropriate filing fee from the Appellant.
It is further ORDERED that, upon receipt of the appropriate filing fee from the Appellant, the Prothonotary of Beaver County is to mark the above case, settled, discontinued, and ended.
Page 51 | FORM L8000.1(h)(1). Order
The rate for an ordinary transcript payable by the Commonwealth or a subdivision is $1.75 per page in paper format.
1. For an ordinary transcript--$1.75 per page;
Page 3 | Rule LR4008. Transcript Costs Payable by the Commonwealth or a Subdivision Thereof
A transcript request alleging economic hardship and inability to pay must be directed to the presiding judge for determination.
Any requests for a transcript pursuant to Local Rule 4008.1(B) alleging an inability to pay, in full or in part, due to economic hardship, must be directed to the presiding Judge for determination, as set forth at Local Rule 4008.1(B).
Page 3 | Rule LJA5000. Transcripts
The requesting party must pay $2.75 per page for an ordinary transcript in paper format.
1. For an ordinary transcript--$2.75 per page;
Page 3 | Rule LR4008.1. Transcript Costs Payable by Requesting Party, Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision Thereof
The rate for an expedited transcript payable by the Commonwealth or a subdivision is $2.75 per page in paper format.
2. For an expedited transcript--$2.75 per page; and
Page 3 | Rule LR4008. Transcript Costs Payable by the Commonwealth or a Subdivision Thereof
The rate for a daily transcript payable by the Commonwealth or a subdivision is $3.75 per page in paper format.
3. For a daily transcript--$3.75 per page
Page 3 | Rule LR4008. Transcript Costs Payable by the Commonwealth or a Subdivision Thereof
Ordinary transcript costs must be waived in qualifying appealed or litigation-advancing matters for litigants proceeding in forma pauperis or with income below 125% of the current HHS poverty line.
Transcript costs for ordinary transcripts, in matters under appeal or where the transcript is necessary to advance the litigation, shall be waived for a litigant who has been permitted by the Court to proceed in forma pauperis or whose income is less than 125 percent of the poverty line as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) poverty guidelines for the current year.
Page 4 | Rule LR4008.1(B). Economic Hardship--Minimum Standards
The requesting party must pay $4.75 per page for a daily transcript in paper format.
3. For a daily transcript--$4.75 per page.
Page 4 | Rule LR4008.1. Transcript Costs Payable by Requesting Party, Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision Thereof
A paper-format copy of a previously ordered, transcribed, and filed transcript costs $0.75 per page.
A request for a copy of any transcript previously ordered, transcribed and filed of record shall be provided at a cost of $0.75 per page, paper format only.
Page 4 | Rule LR4008.1(D). Copies of Transcript
When multiple parties request or are required to file a transcript, they must divide its cost equally.
When more than one party requests the transcript, or are required by general rule to file the transcript, the cost shall be divided equally among the parties.
Page 4 | Rule LR4008.1(C)(2). Allocation of Costs
The requesting party must pay $3.75 per page for an expedited transcript in paper format.
2. For an expedited transcript--$3.75 per page; and
Page 4 | Rule LR4008.1. Transcript Costs Payable by Requesting Party, Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision Thereof
Ordinary transcript costs must be reduced by half in qualifying appealed or litigation-advancing matters for litigants with income below 200% of the current HHS poverty line.
Transcript costs for ordinary transcripts, in matters under appeal or where the transcript is necessary to advance the litigation, shall be reduced by one-half ( ½ ) for a litigant whose income is less than 200 percent of the poverty line as defined by the HHS poverty guidelines for the current year.
Page 4 | Rule LR4008.1(B). Economic Hardship--Minimum Standards
For nonappealed matters where a transcript is not necessary to advance litigation, the court may waive ordinary transcript costs for qualifying hardship parties only upon good cause.
Transcript costs for ordinary transcripts in matters that are not subject to an appeal, where the transcript is not necessary to advance the litigation, may be waived at the Court's discretion for parties who qualify for economic hardship under subdivision (B)(1) or (B)(2), but only upon good cause shown.
Page 4 | Rule LR4008.1(B). Economic Hardship--Minimum Standards
The requesting party or party required to file the transcript bears its cost, but no party is charged for a transcript initiated by the court.
The requesting party, or party required by general rule to file a transcript, shall be responsible for the cost of the transcript. Costs shall not be assessed against any party for transcripts prepared at the initiation of the Court.
Page 4 | Rule LR4008.1(C)(1). Assignment of Costs
The Prothonotary remits transcript payments to Beaver County, and the County must pay the Court Reporter after submission of the completed transcript.
All transcript payments shall be remitted by the Prothonotary to the County of Beaver. When the Court Reporter has submitted the completed transcript, the Court Reporter may then bill the County of Beaver for payment for said transcripts. The County of Beaver shall then pay the same pursuant to its present practice.
Page 5 | Rule LJA5000.6. Fees
Should the parties' combined gross income and family size fall at or below the poverty guidelines the Parenting Coordinator's fee shall be considered for a waiver or to be paid by the County of Beaver.
Should the parties' combined gross income and family size fall at or below the poverty guidelines the Parenting Coordinator's fee shall be considered for a waiver or to be paid by the County of Beaver.
Page 34 | LR1915.11-1. Parenting Coordination
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A copy of any motion expected to be contested must be delivered to the motions judge at least 24 hours before presentation.
(2) A copy of any motion which is anticipated to be contested shall be delivered to the motions judge at least twenty-four hours prior to presentation.
Page 5 | LR208.3(b). Procedure Governing Family Motions.
A courtesy copy of each family motion, including a special-relief motion, must be provided to the Court.
(1) All motions, including special relief, shall be presented to the assigned motions judge after notice is given to opposing party or that party's counsel of record pursuant to local rule LR208.3(a)(3) and a courtesy copy provided to the Court.
Page 5 | LR208.3(b). Procedure Governing Family Motions.
The filing party is strongly encouraged to send a courtesy copy of the petition to both the Civil Administrative Judge's chambers and the assigned judge.
Note: The filing party is strongly encouraged to send a courtesy copy of the petition to the chambers of the Civil Administrative Judge and the Judge assigned to the case.
Page 4 | LR206.1(c). Notice to All Parties.
The filing party is strongly encouraged to send a courtesy copy of the motion to both the Civil Administrative Judge’s chambers and the assigned Judge.
Note: The filing party is strongly encouraged to send a courtesy copy of the motion to the chambers of the Civil Administrative Judge and the Judge assigned to the case.
Page 5 | LR208.3(a). Procedure Governing Civil Motions.
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
A person filing a document containing confidential information must file redacted and unredacted versions in all filing offices.
persons who file documents that contain confidential information as defined by the Policy shall file in all filing offices two versions of any document, a Redacted Version and an Unredacted Version.
Page 1 | Rule LJA100. Public Access Policy; Case Records of the Trial Courts
Filing Bundling Requirements
The preliminary objections, supporting brief, and Praecipe for Argument must be filed together with the Prothonotary, with copies provided to the Court Administrator.
(2) The preliminary objections, a supporting brief, and a Praecipe for Argument all must be filed simultaneously with the Prothonotary and copies provided to the Court Administrator by the filing party.
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The motion for judgment on the pleadings, supporting brief, and Praecipe for Argument must be filed together with the Prothonotary, with copies provided to the Court Administrator.
(2) The Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, a supporting brief, and a Praecipe for Argument all must be filed simultaneously with the Prothonotary and copies provided to the Court Administrator by the filing party.
Page 18 | LR1034(a). Disposition of a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings.
The summary-judgment motion, supporting brief, and Praecipe for Argument must be filed together; the original praecipe goes to the Prothonotary, and copies of the praecipe and motion go to the Court Administrator. Noncompliance may result in denial.
(2) The Motion for Summary Judgment, a supporting brief, and a Praecipe for Argument all must be filed simultaneously with the Prothonotary and copies provided to the Court Administrator by the filing party. Failure to do so may result in the Motion for Summary Judgment being denied sua sponte or upon motion. A Praecipe for Argument form can be secured from the Prothonotary. The original Praecipe must be filed with the Prothonotary and a copy must be delivered by the filing party to the Court Administrator, along with a copy of the Motion for Summary Judgment.
Page 18 | LR1035.2(a). Disposition of Motions for Summary Judgment.
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Any party who desires the signature of, or action by a judge on a legal paper and will deliver the paper to the Prothonotary for filing in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. No. 205.1, must first present the paper in motions court for entry of the order. Note: The paper must be presented to the court personally by or through counsel. This rule does not apply to motions for summary judgment, motions for judgment on pleadings or post-trial motions.
Any party who desires the signature of, or action by a judge on a legal paper and will deliver the paper to the Prothonotary for filing in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. No. 205.1, must first present the paper in motions court for entry of the order. Note: The paper must be presented to the court personally by or through counsel. This rule does not apply to motions for summary judgment, motions for judgment on pleadings or post-trial motions.
Page 1 | LR205.1. Court Action on Legal Papers.
Whether or not it has already been filed, counsel for the petitioner must present the petition at the Court's prescribed motion-receipt time, provided notice complies with LR206.1(c).
Whether or not the petition has been filed, it shall be presented to the Court by counsel for the petitioner at the time prescribed for the receipt of motions by the Court, provided noticed is given in accordance with LR206.1(c).
Page 4 | LR206.4(c). Procedures for Issuance of a Rule to Show Cause.
Before the court will entertain a discovery motion, counsel for the involved parties must confer and attempt to resolve the issues.
No motion relating to discovery will be entertained by the court unless counsel for the parties involved shall have first conferred and attempted to resolve the issues.
Page 5 | LR208.2(e). Discovery Motions.
Before the Court will entertain a contested motion, counsel or any self-represented party must first confer and attempt to resolve the issues, except when both parties are self-represented and subject to an existing Protection from Abuse Order.
(3) No contested motions will be entertained by the Court unless counsel for the parties or any self-represented party shall have first conferred and attempted to resolve the issues. (iii) In the event that both parties are self-represented and subject to an existing Protection from Abuse Order, the parties are excused from conferring to resolve the dispute.
Page 6 | LR208.3(b). Procedure Governing Family Motions.
For preliminary objections raising specified Pa.R.C.P. 1028 issues, the filing party must first present a scheduling-order motion in Civil Motions Court with the intended objections attached as an exhibit and an accompanying proposed order.
(4) Where preliminary objections raise an issue under Pa.R.C.P. 1028(a)(1), (5), (6), (7) or (8), the filing party shall first present a Motion for a Scheduling Order in Civil Motions Court, along with a copy of the preliminary objections which the party intends to file attached as an exhibit and accompanied by an Order in substantially the following form:
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LR211C governs the briefing schedule unless the court orders otherwise, and each party may file only one brief unless the court grants leave for additional briefing.
(5) The briefing schedule is governed by LR211C unless otherwise ordered by the court. Only a single brief may be filed by each party unless granted leave of court for additional briefing.
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LR211C governs the briefing schedule unless the court orders otherwise, and each party may file only one brief unless the court grants leave for additional briefing.
(4) The briefing schedule is governed by LR211C unless otherwise ordered by the court. Only a single brief may be filed by each party unless granted leave of court for additional briefing.
Page 18 | LR1034(a). Disposition of a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings.
The Court will be available to receive petitions at the times and in accordance with the practice which is published for the presentation of motions in the annual Court Calendar. The original petition should be presented to the Court in scheduled Motions Court prior to filing with the Prothonotary.
The Court will be available to receive petitions at the times and in accordance with the practice which is published for the presentation of motions in the annual Court Calendar. The original petition should be presented to the Court in scheduled Motions Court prior to filing with the Prothonotary.
Page 4 | LR206.1(b). Presentation of Petitions.
The court issues the scheduling order when the motion is presented, and a party's failure to comply with this subsection may result in sanctions.
At the time of the presentation of the motion, the Court shall issue a scheduling Order in accordance with the proposed Order set forth above. Failure of a party to comply with this subsection may result in sanctions.
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In appropriate cases, the court may decide the matter on briefs alone, but a party may thereafter request oral argument.
In appropriate cases, the court may order the matter to be decided on briefs only unless a party requests oral argument thereafter.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Each motion to continue a preliminary hearing must state the grounds, opposing counsel’s name and position, and the number of prior continuances, if any.
(C) Each Motion to Continue Preliminary Hearing shall contain the following information: (1) the grounds for requesting each continuance; (2) the name of opposing counsel and opposing counsel's position on the motion; (3) the number of prior continuances, if any.
Criminal cases
Page 5 | Rule 542. Preliminary Hearing Scheduling; Continuances
Every motion to continue a preliminary hearing must be presented to a Magisterial District Judge for a decision before action is taken, even if both parties agree.
(G) Any motion to continue a preliminary hearing must be presented to a Magisterial District Judge for disposition before any action is taken, even if both parties have no objection to the continuance.
Criminal cases
Page 6 | Rule 542. Preliminary Hearing Scheduling; Continuances
For a motion to continue made on the scheduled hearing date, the moving party must appear personally in Central Court and present a written motion after notifying opposing counsel; the judge rules after hearing argument from both counsel.
(D) Motions to Continue Preliminary Hearing made on the date of the Scheduled Hearing shall require the following: (1) The moving party to personally appear before the presiding Magisterial District Judge in Central Court and present a written motion after notice to opposing counsel. (2) the Magisterial District Judge to enter a ruling after entertaining argument from both counsel.
Criminal cases
Page 6 | Rule 542. Preliminary Hearing Scheduling; Continuances
Before the scheduled hearing date, the moving party may personally present a written motion after notice to opposing counsel, or deliver a written motion to Central Court staff in person, by mail, or by fax by 3:00 p.m. on the preceding business day; staff relays it to the judge for a ruling.
(E) Motions to Continue Preliminary Hearing made prior to the Scheduled Hearing Date shall require the following: (1) the moving party to personally appear before the presiding Magisterial District Judge in Central Court and present a written motion after notice to opposing counsel; or (2) deliver either in person, mail or fax, no later than 3:00 p.m. on the business day prior to the scheduled hearing date, a written motion to continue, to Central Court staff. (a) Central Court staff, upon receiving the motion to continue, shall relay the motion to the presiding Magisterial District Judge at Central Court. (b) The presiding Magisterial District Judge will enter a ruling.
Criminal cases
Page 6 | Rule 542. Preliminary Hearing Scheduling; Continuances
If a motion to continue is received after 3:00 p.m. on the preceding business day, the moving party must appear personally and present it to the judge in Central Court on the hearing date after notifying opposing counsel.
(F) Any Motion to Continue Preliminary Hearing received after 3:00 p.m. on the business day prior to the scheduled hearing date will require the moving party to personally appear and present the motion to the presiding Magisterial District Judge at Central Court on the day of the hearing after notice to opposing counsel.
Criminal cases
Page 6 | Rule 542. Preliminary Hearing Scheduling; Continuances
Oral argument may be continued only on written motion and for cause shown, subject to L208.3(a).
(3) Oral argument will not be continued except on written motion, for cause shown. Such motion shall be subject to L208.3(a).
Page 8 | LR211D. Miscellaneous Provisions
Dates set at the case management conference may be extended only for good cause shown.
(2) After receiving the motion, the Court shall schedule a case management conference at which the Court will set a discovery schedule, date for filing of dispositive motions, date for exchange of expert reports, and a date for a pretrial conference. Said dates will only be extended for good cause shown.
Page 9 | LR212.2B. Case Management Conference and Complex Cases.
Discovery must be completed by the last business day of the fourth month after the initial filing month; an extension requires leave of court for cause shown.
Discovery in Compulsory Arbitration cases subject to these rules shall be governed by LR4011 and shall be completed on the last business day of the fourth month after the month of the initial filing, unless leave of court for an extension of time is secured for cause shown.
Page 22 | LR1301E. Discovery.
Continuance requests must show good cause and be submitted to and approved by the Court; requests within 10 calendar days of arbitration are generally not granted absent unforeseen circumstances or good cause.
All requests for a continuance with good cause shown must be submitted to and approved by the Court to a date to be selected by the Court Administrator. Continuances requested within 10 calendar days of the scheduled arbitration will not be granted barring unforeseen circumstances arising and/or good cause shown.
Page 23 | LR1302E. Scheduling of Cases.
A conference may be continued only if the parties or counsel agree in writing or a court order directs it; a motion seeking an order must be presented under LR208.3(b).
(c) A conference scheduled as a result of the filing of a complaint or petition shall be continued by the Domestic Relations Section only if the parties, or their counsel, agree thereto in writing or if an order of Court is obtained directing the same. A motion seeking such an order shall be presented pursuant to LR208.3(b).
Page 29 | LR1910 Procedure
A party or counsel may not reschedule a Custody Conference without a court order.
No Custody Conference shall be rescheduled by any party or counsel without Order of Court.
Page 31 | Conduct of Conciliation Conference Officer
If the other party opposes continuing a Hearing Officer proceeding, the continuance motion must be presented to the judge who appointed the Hearing Officer under LR208.3(b).
If a party seeks to continue a hearing or other proceeding which has been set by the Hearing Officer, and the other party opposes the continuance, the motion requesting a continuance of the matter pending before the Hearing Officer shall be presented to the judge who appointed the Hearing Officer in accordance with LR208.3(b).
Page 35 | LR1920.51. Proceedings Before Hearing Officer
Residential-track deadlines may be extended only for good cause shown by motion during Tax Assessment Appeal Motions Court in compliance with LR208.3(a).
These deadlines shall only be extended for good cause shown via motion presented during Tax Assessment Appeal Motions Court in compliance with LR208.3(a).
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A continuance of the assessment appeal hearing must be obtained by motion presented to the assigned Judge.
Any continuance of the Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal hearing must be obtained upon motion presented to the assigned Judge.
Page 53 | FORM L8000.7. Notice.
A continuance requested after a hearing time is scheduled requires a motion before the Court.
NOTICE: Any continuance requested after the scheduling of a hearing time for your Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal hearing as per Beaver County L.R.C.P. LR8002 will require a motion before the Court.
Page 54 | FORM L8000.7(d). Notice.
The presiding Central Court Magisterial District Judge may grant a continuance for cause shown.
(B) The presiding Central Court Magisterial District Judge may, for cause shown, grant a continuance
Criminal cases
Page 5 | Rule 542. Preliminary Hearing Scheduling; Continuances
A Violation/Sanction Hearing may be continued based on counsel’s availability when the participant is not represented by the Public Defender.
The Violation/Sanction Hearing may be continued, based upon the availability of the participant’s counsel, if they are not represented by the Public Defender.
Criminal cases
Page 9 | Due Process Considerations
Chambers Communication Rules
The objecting party must contact the Court Administrator’s office to order the transcript and ensure it is paid for and filed within 30 days of the letter.
You must contact this office and order the transcript of the proceedings and the transcript must be paid for and filed within thirty (30) days of the date of this letter.
Page 55 | FORM L8000.8(a)(2). Letter.
Should this matter settle before the Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal date, please notify Court Administration via facsimile at 724 ______ .
Should this matter settle before the Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal date, please notify Court Administration via facsimile at 724 ______ .
Page 53 | FORM L8000.7. Notice.
Hearing date, time, and location information may be obtained by calling the Beaver County Court Administrator at (724) 770-4700.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE DATE, TIME AND LOCATION OF THE ARBITRATION HEARING CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE BEAVER COUNTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW: Beaver County Court Administrator Beaver County Courthouse 810 3rd St. Beaver, PA 15009 Telephone: (724) 770-4700
Page 25 | FORM 1303 NOTICE OF DUTY TO APPEAR AT ARBITRATION HEARING