Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County, Pennsylvania Document Filing Requirements

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Ard colloquy form

At the ARD hearing, the defendant must enter a duly executed ARD colloquy form on the record.

(a) At the ARD hearing the defendant shall enter on the record a duly executed ARD colloquy form.

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Applies to

Pre trial information statement

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.

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.

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Applies to

Certification

Before offering a witness’s videotape deposition at trial, the proponent’s counsel must file a certification that the tape was reviewed and both its audio and video are good quality; noncompliance may lead to refusal of use.

Prior to offering a videotape deposition of a witness at trial, counsel for the proponent of the deposition shall file a certification that he or she has reviewed the videotape and that both the audio and the video portions thereof are of good quality. Failure to comply with this rule may result in the refusal of permission to use the videotape at the time of trial.

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Applies to

Motion for pre trial conference

A party requesting a pre-trial conference must first file a compliant inventory, and the motion must certify that the inventory was filed.

A party requesting a pre-trial conference must first have filed an inventory prepared in compliance with Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.33(a); the motion requesting the pre-trial conference must so certify.

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Applies to

Administrative order

The District Court Administrator must file one certified copy of the Administrative Order with the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

1. file one (1) certified copy of this Administrative Order with the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts;

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Applies to

Agreement of reference

An agreement of reference for arbitration must be signed by the parties or counsel and define the issues and any agreed stipulations.

By agreement of reference signed by the parties or their counsel. Such agreement shall define the issues and contain such stipulation as to facts, admissions or waivers of defenses or proofs as are agreed upon.

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Applies to

Petition

Present the petition as a civil motion if a civil docket exists, or as an Orphan's Court motion if it does not.

If there is an existing civil docket, the Petition shall be presented as a civil motion; if not, the Petition shall be presented as an Orphan's Court motion.

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Applies to

Response

A party or counsel responding to a termination objection must file a written response with the Court Administrator by 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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Criminal complaint

The affiant must submit the complaint to the attorney for the Commonwealth for approval or disapproval.

Affiant shall submit the complaint to the attorney for the Commonwealth, who shall approve or disapprove it without unreasonable delay.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pretrial memorandum

Must include

exhibit list

The Pretrial Memorandum must include the stated valuation, witness, exhibit, motion, legal-issue, and appraisal information.

The Pretrial Memorandum shall set forth (1) the contended assessed value of the subject real estate; (2) the names of all witnesses to be called at the hearing; (3) a list of all exhibits intended to be introduced at the hearing; (4) any pre-trial motions, with supporting legal authority; (5) a summary of any legal issues; and (6) a copy of any appraisal to be presented at the hearing.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Transcript

The transcript must record the grounds for each continuance, the party requesting it, and the new preliminary hearing date and time.

(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.

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Applies to

Complaint

A complaint against a constable must be submitted in writing on the designated form and signed by the complainant.

A complaint against a constable shall be submitted to the Court Administrator in writing on a designated form and signed by the complainant;

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Applies to

Case summary

The case summary must substantially follow Form 8000.5A and include suggested dates for discovery, dispositive motions, and a pretrial conference.

This case summary shall be substantially in accordance with Form 8000.5A and shall set forth suggested dates for the completion of expert and fact discovery, suggested dates by which to file dispositive motions, and a proposed date for a pre-trial conference.

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Applies to

Praecipe for appearance

Counsel must file a Praecipe for Appearance with the Domestic Relations Section; counsel who does not enter an appearance will not receive copies of orders, notices, or other record matters.

(1) All counsel shall file a Praecipe for Appearance with the Domestic Relations Section. If counsel fails to enter his or her appearance as prescribed by this Rule, he or she shall not receive copies of orders, notices, or other record matters.

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Applies to

Real estate tax assessment appeal status report

A status report in the attached form must be filed with Court Administration no later than 10 days before the hearing.

A Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal status report, in the form set forth as attached hereto, shall be filed with Court Administration no later than 10 days prior to the hearing.

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If the Full Tort Option is checked, describe each vehicle in the household by make, model, and year.

(b) (Applicable only if you checked ''Full Tort Option''.) Describe each vehicle (make, model and year) in your household.

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Applies to

Complaint

Every complaint initially filed in Compulsory Arbitration must include FORM 1303 after the required Notice to Defend.

Every Complaint filed initially in Compulsory Arbitration, whether filed by a plaintiff against a defendant or by a defendant against an additional defendant, shall contain a Notice of Duty to Appear at Arbitration Hearing (FORM 1303) following the Notice to Defend which is required by Pa.R.C.P. 1018.1(b).

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Treatment court notice of termination hearing

When a Termination Hearing is scheduled, the Probation Officer must serve the participant using the Treatment Court Notice of Termination Hearing form.

Upon scheduling a Termination Hearing date, the Probation Officer will serve the participant with notice of the hearing, by use of the “Treatment Court Notice of Termination Hearing” form.

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Applies to

Real estate tax appeal

Provide a copy of the appeal to the Court Administrator.

A copy of the appeal shall be provided to the Court Administrator.

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Applies to

Pre trial statement

Note: Although Pa.R.C.P. No. 212.2(a)(5) requires the inclusion of an expert report or proper answer to interrogatory, and the note thereto permits physician notes or records in lieu of a report, neither copies of hospital records, nor illegible office notes, are to be included.

Note: Although Pa.R.C.P. No. 212.2(a)(5) requires the inclusion of an expert report or proper answer to interrogatory, and the note thereto permits physician notes or records in lieu of a report, neither copies of hospital records, nor illegible office notes, are to be included.

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Applies to

Termination notice

The termination notice must identify the matter and termination date, explain the stated consequence, and describe the objection deadline and grounds.

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.

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Applies to

Objections

Objections must include counsel's certification, or the unrepresented party's certification, that the necessary transcript has been requested from the Court Administrator.

Objections must be accompanied by a certification of counsel, or a party if unrepresented, that a transcript of all proceedings before the hearing officer, or necessary portions of the transcript, have been requested from the Court Administrator.

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Applies to

Entry of appearance

Counsel may participate in an arbitration hearing only after filing an Entry of Appearance with the Prothonotary's Office.

Counsel will only be permitted to participate in the arbitration hearing if they have filed an Entry of Appearance with the Prothonotary's Office.

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Applies to

Written consent

Cases with an amount in controversy over $35,000 and no more than $50,000 may be submitted to arbitration only if all parties consent in writing and the written consent is filed.

Cases in which the amount in controversy exceeds $35,000 but does not exceed $50,000.00 may be submitted to arbitration under these rules where all parties have consented thereto in writing and such written consent is filed.

CRITICALCriminal cases

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.

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.

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Applies to

Motion

The motion must state how notice was given and attach a copy of the notice.

The motion shall set forth the manner in which notice has been given, attaching a copy thereof.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Order

In a private prosecution, fingerprinting and photographing may occur only after conviction, and the Court of Common Pleas must issue an order directing the defendant to report to the RBC.

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.

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Applies to

Notice of ripeness

The ripeness notice must state that the matter is ripe for decision and comply with FORM 8000.9(a).

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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Applies to

Conference officer report

The Conference Officer’s report must be narrative and include the parties’ positions, any proposed settlements, and the Officer’s recommendation and reasoning.

The report shall be in a narrative form and shall include the positions of the parties, proposed settlements of the parties, if any, and the recommendation of the Conference Officer, together with reasoning for the recommendations.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Treatment court admission forms

The applicant must complete all appropriate colloquies and the Participant Contract with counsel's assistance when applicable.

The applicant must have the following forms completed with the assistance of counsel, if applicable:  All appropriate colloquies  Participant Contract

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Applies to

Administrative order

The District Court Administrator must submit one certified copy of the Administrative Order to the Civil Procedural Rules Committee of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

3. submit one (1) certified copy of this Administrative Order to the Civil Procedural Rules Committee of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court;

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Small estate distribution petition

The small-estate petition must include the listed exhibits, with joinders required only insofar as they are obtainable.

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.

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Applies to

Arbitration order

When a case subject to Compulsory Arbitration is initially filed, the Prothonotary must issue an Arbitration Order stating the discovery deadline and arbitration hearing date.

Upon the initial filing of a case subject to Compulsory Arbitration, the Prothonotary shall issue an Arbitration Order setting forth the deadline for discovery and the Arbitration hearing date.

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Applies to

Case management form

The parties must state any reasons why the case should not be submitted to a hearing officer.

The parties shall state reasons, if any, why the case should not be submitted to a hearing officer.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Treatment court notice of violation sanction hearing

The hearing notice must state the hearing date, time, and participant’s rights; the participant must acknowledge receipt, and signed copies must be distributed to the listed recipients and file.

Once the Violation/Sanction Hearing date has been scheduled, the participant’s Probation Officer will provide the participant with the “Treatment Court Notice of Violation Sanction Hearing” notice. This notice will inform the participant of the date and time of the hearing, along with the participant’s rights. The participant will sign the form, acknowledging receipt, and signed copies of the form will be distributed to the participant, Defense Counsel, District Attorney, Treatment Court coordinator, and the probation file.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Criminal complaint

A criminal complaint must contain the information required by Pa.R.Crim.P. No. 504.

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.

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Applies to

Proof of service

The intervenor’s proof of service must be verified.

(d) Within ten (10) days of filing of Notice of Intervention, the intervenor shall file a verified proof of service.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Treatment court application

A BCTC application submission must include the completed Beaver County Treatment Court Application and the completed Release for BCBH for the Treatment Court Team.

When submitting an application to the BCTC, the following documents must be included and completed in their entirety:  Beaver County Treatment Court Application  Release for BCBH for the Treatment Court Team

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Applies to

Proof of service

The filing must be a verified proof of service of the petition.

(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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Applies to

Praecipe for withdrawal of limited appearance

This Praecipe shall direct the Prothonotary to send all future notices directly to the client and shall set forth the client's last-known address. The Praecipe for Withdrawal of Limited Appearance shall be substantially in the following form:

This Praecipe shall direct the Prothonotary to send all future notices directly to the client and shall set forth the client's last-known address. The Praecipe for Withdrawal of Limited Appearance shall be substantially in the following form:

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Applies to

Transcript request

A transcript request may be processed and approved only by order of the presiding judge.

Any request for transcript shall only be processed and approved by Order of the presiding Judge.

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Applies to

Notice of intervention

Must include

caption

A Notice of Intervention must identify the intervenor as “Intervenor” in the caption, state that the identified party is intervening, and provide the intervenor’s address unless an entry of appearance for counsel is filed simultaneously.

(b) Notice of Intervention shall contain the name of the intervening party as an additional party designated as ''Intervenor'' in the caption, and shall set forth that such identified party is intervening. The notice shall provide an address for the intervenor, unless simultaneously filed with an entry of appearance for counsel.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Transcript

The issuing authority shall note the sentence on the transcript and transmit it to the Clerk of Courts.

The issuing authority shall note the sentence on the transcript and transmit it to the Clerk of Courts.

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Applies to

Complaint or initial pleading

A complaint or initial pleading must include both the state-required cover sheet and a Beaver County cover sheet in the prescribed form.

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:

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Applies to

Real estate tax appeal petition

The petition must include the specified parties and property information, appeal grounds and decision details, and attach the property card and Board decision notice.

(b) The Petition shall contain the following: (1) Caption designating the named party taking the appeal as Appellant, the Board as Appellee, and if Appellant is a taxing authority it shall join the owner of the real estate involved as a matter of course as a party in the assessment appeal by designating such named owner in the caption as an Appellee. All taxing authorities shall be named as parties in the appeal. The tax parcel identification number for the real estate in question shall appear in the caption. (2) Identification of the subject real estate, including the street address and tax parcel identification number, and a designation of the municipality and school district wherein the real estate is located. A copy of the property card from the tax records shall be attached as an exhibit to the petition. (3) Name and address of the taxpayer(s), and any other party to the appeal. (4) Nature of and reasons for the appeal. (5) Reference to the decision of Beaver County Board of Assessment Appeals or its Auxiliary Board (Board) from which the appeal is taken. The date of notification shall be provided. A copy of the Board's notice of decision shall be attached as an exhibit to the petition. (6) Reason(s) for the appeal. The petition shall identify whether the challenge is based on fair market value, base year value, and/or a constitutional challenge based on uniformity.

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Applies to

Praecipe for permission to proceed in forma pauperis

The in forma pauperis Praecipe must substantially follow the provided form, including the specified party and attorney information, certification, and attached Certificate of Eligibility.

The Praecipe shall be substantially in the following form: (CAPTION) Praecipe to Proceed in Forma Pauperis To the Prothonotary: Kindly allow {Plaintiff's/Defendant's Name}, the Plaintiff/Defendant, to proceed In Forma Pauperis. I, {Attorney's Name}, attorney for the party proceeding In Forma Pauperis, certify that I believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that I am providing free legal services or reduced-fee legal services to the party pursuant to the Reduced-Fee or Pro Bono Referral Programs of Neighborhood Legal Services Association. The party's Certificate of Eligibility prepared by Neighborhood Legal Services Association is attached hereto. _________________ Name of Attorney for {Plaintiff/Defendant} Address Telephone Number Supreme Court ID Number

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Applies to

Hearing officer proceedings

The Court Administrator must schedule hearing officer proceedings and provide notice to all parties under Form 8000.7.

The Court Administrator shall schedule any proceedings before the hearing officer and shall cause notice to be provided to all the parties in accordance with FORM 8000.7.

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Applies to

Brief

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.

(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.

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Applies to

Case management order

If the Court grants a motion to consolidate real estate tax assessment appeals, it must enter a case management order stating all pretrial deadlines.

(2) If the Court grants a motion to consolidate real estate tax assessment appeals, it shall enter a case management order setting forth all pretrial deadlines.

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Applies to

Order joining separately filed actions

An order joining separately filed actions must state whether the joinder is for a joint trial or hearing or consolidation for all purposes, and identify the captions and court numbers to be used afterward.

All Orders which join separately filed actions shall specify whether the joinder is intended to provide for a joint trial or hearing, or is intended to consolidate the actions for all purposes. The Order shall further specify the caption(s) and court number(s) to be utilized thereafter.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Transcript request

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.

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.

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Applies to

Petition for sanctions

Must include

certificate of service

(e) If awarded funds are not delivered to the Prevailing Party or its counsel within aforesaid thirty-five day period, the Prevailing Party may present to the Court a Petition for Sanctions which shall include: 1. an affidavit attesting to nonpayment; 2. a copy of any document evidencing the procedural history of the matter; 3. a copy of the award; 4. a copy of a receipt reflecting delivery of the award more than thirty-five (35) days prior to the date of filing of the Petition; and 5. the form of Order specified in paragraph (G) below. 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.

(e) If awarded funds are not delivered to the Prevailing Party or its counsel within aforesaid thirty-five day period, the Prevailing Party may present to the Court a Petition for Sanctions which shall include: 1. an affidavit attesting to nonpayment; 2. a copy of any document evidencing the procedural history of the matter; 3. a copy of the award; 4. a copy of a receipt reflecting delivery of the award more than thirty-five (35) days prior to the date of filing of the Petition; and 5. the form of Order specified in paragraph (G) below. 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.

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Applies to

Exceptions

Exceptions to a Proposed or Temporary Order must be written, filed with the Prothonotary, and copied 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.

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Applies to

Praecipe for entry of limited appearance

Any participating member of the Beaver County Bar Association who provides representation to a Custody litigant on a Motion for Special Relief or at a Child Custody Conference pursuant to a referral from NLSA's Pro Bono or Reduced-Fee Programs, shall be permitted to enter a Limited Appearance. The Praecipe for Entry of Limited Appearance shall be substantially in the following form:

Any participating member of the Beaver County Bar Association who provides representation to a Custody litigant on a Motion for Special Relief or at a Child Custody Conference pursuant to a referral from NLSA's Pro Bono or Reduced-Fee Programs, shall be permitted to enter a Limited Appearance. The Praecipe for Entry of Limited Appearance shall be substantially in the following form:

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Applies to

Petition

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.

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.

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Applies to

Custody claim pleading

To obtain the Court's signature on the scheduling Order, the moving party must present the original and one copy of the pleading to the Administrative Custody Judge during Motions Court.

(1) Present the original and one copy of the pleading to the Administrative Custody Judge during Motions Court to obtain the Court's signature on the scheduling Order.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Court order

The court must enter an appropriate order, file it of record, and have the Clerk of Courts serve it 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.

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Applies to

Tax assessment appeal summary

The appeal summary form asks the filer to state the general nature and reasons for the appeal.

NATURE OF THE CHALLENGE Please set forth the general nature and reasons for the appeal. __________ __________ __________ __________

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Applies to

Objections

Objections must be accompanied by counsel’s certification, or the unrepresented objecting party’s certification, that the transcript or necessary portions have been ordered.

A copy of the Objections must be accompanied by a certification of counsel or of the objecting party, if unrepresented, that the trial transcript, or necessary portions of the transcript, have been ordered from the Court Administrator's Office.

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Applies to

Petition

A petition alleging a fact that does not appear of record must include a verification under Pa.R.Civ.P. 206.3.

(7) A verification in accordance with Pa.R.Civ.P. 206.3, if the petition contains an allegation of fact which does not appear of record.

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Applies to

Appearance

Before appearing before the Conference Officer, counsel must enter an Appearance with the Prothonotary, notify opposing counsel or parties, and have proof of the Appearance available at the conference.

Before counsel appears before the Conference Officer, counsel must enter his/her Appearance on the record in the Prothonotary's Office, provide notice to all opposing counsel or party(ies) and have proof of entry of Appearance available at the conference.

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Applies to

Parenting coordinator roster application letter

An attorney or mental health professional applying for the Parenting Coordinator roster must submit a letter with the specified qualifications affidavit and assignment acknowledgment.

An attorney or mental health professional seeking to be included on the Beaver County Court's roster of qualified individuals to serve as a Parenting Coordinator shall submit a letter to the Beaver County Court Administration and shall include: (1) An affidavit attesting the applicant has qualifications found in Pa.R.C.P. 1915.11-1; (2) An acknowledgment of responsibility to accept reduced fee or no fee assignments each year no more than twenty (20) hours a year, as needed. (Appointments for reduced or no fee assignments will be made on a rotating basis for all Parenting Coordinators on the Court's roster).

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Applies to

Real estate tax appeal petition

A real estate tax assessment or exemption appeal must use one of the specified petition captions and be filed with the Prothonotary within the statutory time.

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.

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Applies to

Stenographic transcript

A copy of the stenographic transcript of the deposition shall be delivered to the court stenographer with redacted portions, if any, clearly marked, before the close of the parties' case in which the deposition was utilized.

A copy of the stenographic transcript of the deposition shall be delivered to the court stenographer with redacted portions, if any, clearly marked, before the close of the parties' case in which the deposition was utilized.

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Applies to

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.

(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.

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Applies to

Preliminary objections

A party filing Preliminary Objections raising jurisdiction or venue issues must deliver a true and correct copy to the Administrative Judge concurrently with filing them with the Prothonotary; the available text ends before identifying the other recipient.

(d) Preliminary Objections. Any party filing Preliminary Objections raising issues of jurisdiction or venue of the Court to act, shall, concurrently with filing the same with the Prothonotary, deliver a true and correct copy of the Preliminary Objections to the Administrative Judge and to

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Applies to

Reinstatement motion

A matter terminated after publication notice may be reinstated on a motion showing good cause.

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.

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Applies to

Discovery response

The defendant’s discovery response includes a verification that the statements are true and correct and acknowledges the stated penalties for false statements.

Defendant verifies the statements made herein are true and correct. Defendant understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.

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Applies to

Pre trial statement

The Pre-Trial Statement must identify anticipated legal and evidentiary issues with authority, itemize claimed bills and losses, and state the plaintiff’s tort-option selection and, when applicable, eligibility for non-economic damages.

In addition to the requirements of Pa.R.C.P. No. 212.2, the Pre-Trial Statement shall contain: (a) A statement of legal and evidentiary issues which are anticipated to arise together with a citation to authority: (b) An itemized statement of all medical and hospital and other bills and expenses claimed; (c) An itemized statement of lost earnings and impairment of earning power together with the basis therefore; (d) A statement, if applicable, as to the plaintiff's selection of the limited or full tort option. If a limited tort option applies, a statement to support eligibility for recovery of non-economic damages shall be included;

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Applies to

Agreed order

An Agreed Order must be submitted to the Court and signed by the parties and their counsel, if any.

If the parties reach agreement, the Conference Officer shall submit an Agreed Order to the Court, evidenced by signatures of the parties and their counsel, if any.

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Applies to

Petition

The petition must state how notice was given and attach a copy of the notice.

The petition shall set forth the manner in which notice has been given, attaching a copy thereof.

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Applies to

Custody pleading and scheduling order

The moving party must file the original pleading and scheduling Order in the Prothonotary's Office.

(2) File the original pleading and Order in the Prothonotary's Office.

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Applies to

Constable complaint

The complaint should describe the complained-of conduct and provide its dates, location, time, and any witnesses.

Please be specific. Describe conduct or practice about which you are complaining, the date or dates it occurred, location, time, any witnesses.

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Applies to

Petition

A petition to compromise, settle, or discontinue an action involving a minor must state the underlying facts, damages, expenses and requested counsel fees, adverse-party facts, and relevant circumstances including significant medical records.

A petition for leave to compromise, settle or discontinue an action in which a minor is a party, or an action in which a minor has an interest shall set forth: (1) the facts out of which the cause of action arose; (2) the elements of damage sustained; (3) all expenses incurred or to be incurred, including the counsel fees requested; (4) the facts relied upon by the adverse party; and, (5) all circumstances relevant to the propriety of granting the petition including any significant medical reports and records.

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Applies to

Petition

Must include

proposed order

Each petition filed with the Court must include a proposed order following Pa.R.C.P. 206.5, with the specified alternative provisions.

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.

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Applies to

Complaint

The plaintiff or police must file a complaint for violation of an existing order with the District Justice.

In that event, a complaint for a violation of an existing order must be filed with the District Justice by the plaintiff in such action or by the police.

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Applies to

Constable complaint

Attach any relevant documents or photos.

Attach any relevant documents or photos.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Transcript

The transcript must be filed with the Clerk of Courts and cannot be released until the full amount due is paid.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for joint hearing or trial

Must include

proposed order

A motion for a joint hearing or trial must include a proposed order substantially in the form provided.

All Motions for a Joint Hearing or Trial shall contain a Proposed Order of Court in substantially the following form:

CRITICAL

Applies to

Discovery motion

Must include

certificate of conference

A discovery motion must include the moving counsel’s written certification stating the conference date and manner for each disputed matter and that the issues were not resolved; if counsel did not confer, the certification must state why.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Arbitrator permission and amendment

The arbitrators’ permission and any pleading amendment must be filed in writing promptly.

The Arbitrators' permission and the amendment must be filed in writing promptly.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Subsequent pleading

All subsequent pleadings must include a cover sheet in the form published on the Court website.

All subsequent pleadings shall be accompanied by a cover sheet in the form as published on the Court website, www.beavercountypa.gov.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Treatment court application

An application is required to be considered for the Beaver County Treatment Court program.

An application to the Beaver County Treatment Court is required for consideration into the program.

CRITICAL

If the Full Tort Option is checked, attach the Declaration Sheet for the automobile insurance policy covering each household automobile.

(c) (Applicable only if you checked ''Full Tort Option.'') Attach a copy of the Declaration Sheet for the automobile insurance policy covering each automobile in your household.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Petition

The petition must be accompanied by two orders substantially in the prescribed forms.

The Petition shall be accompanied by two Orders in substantially the following form:

CRITICAL

Applies to

Arbitration order

The filing party must deliver a copy of the Arbitration Order to the Court Administrator.

The filing party shall serve a copy of the Arbitration Order with the initial filing and shall deliver a copy of the Arbitration Order to the Court Administrator.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

The notice of hearing must identify the members of the Board of Arbitration.

The notice of hearing shall identify the members of the Board of Arbitration.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Trial notice

Must include

caption

A trial notice must include the caption, trial date and time, and a statement that the defendant's appearance is mandatory.

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).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Administrative order

The District Court Administrator must submit two certified copies and a diskette or CD-ROM copy of the Administrative Order to the Legislative Reference Bureau.

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;

CRITICAL

Applies to

Custody complaint or petition

A party must provide all known information about a related out-of-state custody proceeding; the Court should be informed of the listed case details, submitted in writing and attached to the Complaint or Petition.

(5) In order to facilitate compliance with the requirements of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act, a party shall provide the Court with all known information concerning a Custody proceeding pending or completed in another state which involves the same parties or children. Note: In particular, the Court should be informed of the following: (1) the name and address of the Court in which such case is pending; (2) the caption of such case; (3) the name, address and telephone number of the Judge to whom the case might have been assigned, and (4) any Orders entered in such case. Information provided under this Rule should be submitted in writing and attached to the Complaint/Petition.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Case summary

For specified cases without a filed complaint, the party must state in the case summary whether it intends to file a complaint within 90 days after the conference.

If the case was initiated by a Writ of Summons or is an appeal from a civil judgment of the Magisterial District Courts to which a complaint has not yet been filed, the party shall notify the Court whether the party intends to file a complaint within 90 days from the date of the conference.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Case summary

The case summary must substantially follow Form 301A and include the case’s general nature, relevant pending or anticipated motions, suggested discovery and dispositive-motion dates, ADR amenability, and a proposed pre-trial conference date.

This case summary shall be substantially in accordance with Form 301A and shall set forth the general nature of the case, whether there are any motions for judgment on the pleadings or preliminary objections pending or anticipated, suggested dates for the completion of expert and fact discovery, suggested dates by which to file dispositive motions, amenability of the parties to alternative dispute resolution and a proposed date for a pre-trial conference;

CRITICAL

Applies to

Praecipe to withdraw appearance

Must include

certificate of service

After entry of a final order, counsel may withdraw an appearance by filing a praecipe to withdraw with a certificate of service.

(2) Following entry of a final order, counsel may withdraw his or her appearance by filing of record a praecipe to withdraw with a certificate of service.

CRITICAL

Applies to

In forma pauperis motion

A motion to proceed in forma pauperis must state the reasons for the request, identify the record portions requested for transcription, and explain why they are needed.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Complaint

The complaint shall be substantially in following form:

The complaint shall be substantially in following form:

CRITICAL

Applies to

Complaint

A mortgage foreclosure complaint must fully describe the land; a deed exhibit will usually suffice, but a reference to a recorded deed or mortgage will not, and a metes-and-bounds description is preferred.

In order to comply with Pa.R.C.P. No. 1147(a)(2), every complaint in mortgage foreclosure shall contain a full and complete description of the land subject to the mortgage. NOTE: A Metes and bounds description of the land is preferable. The attachment as an Exhibit to the complaint of a copy of the deed which conveyed the land to the mortgagor(s) will usually constitute compliance with this rule. A reference in the complaint to a recorded deed or mortgage for a fuller description will not constitute compliance with this rule.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed scheduling order

The accompanying proposed scheduling order must substantially follow the provided form, addressing filing and response deadlines, discovery, evidence, argument, briefing, and notice of entry.

accompanied by an Order in substantially the following form: ORDER AND NOW, this ______ day of ______ , ______ , upon consideration of the foregoing Motion for a Scheduling Order, it is hereby ordered that: (1) The attached preliminary objections shall be filed by the moving party, endorsed with a notice to plead, within ____ days of this Order; (2) Non-moving parties shall file response(s) to the preliminary objections, if required, within ____ days of this Order; (3) All discovery related to the issues raised in the preliminary objections shall be completed by ______ ; (4) Any evidence that the parties wish the court to consider shall be filed with the Prothonotary by ______ ; (5) The moving party shall file a Praecipe for Argument with the Court Administrator after the expiration of the discovery period, but no later than ______ ; (5A) Alternatively, argument shall be held on ______ , _____ at __ : __ in Courtroom ____ of the Beaver County Courthouse; (6) The brief of the moving party shall be filed by ______ and any response briefs shall be filed by ______ ; and (7) Notice of the entry of this order shall be provided to all other parties by the moving party. BY THE COURT: ______ , J.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Audio or video recording

If an audio or video recording is not presented in full, its proponent must provide a written designation of the timestamps of the portions presented to the factfinder.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Written consent

For actions filed before January 1, 2022, the $25,000 arbitration limit applies unless all parties consent otherwise in writing and file that consent.

For all actions filed prior to January 1, 2022, the arbitration limit shall remain $25,000.00 pursuant to the former LR1301A, unless all parties have consented otherwise, in writing, and such written consent is filed.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Complaint

The complaint must be sent by email, fax, or regular first-class mail to the Court Administrator using the address on the form.

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;

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion and order

The order and motion must be filed with the Prothonotary, with a copy provided to the Court Reporter.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Audio or video recording

If a recording is not presented in full, its proponent must designate in writing the timestamps of the portions shown to the factfinder.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Praecipe for permission to proceed in forma pauperis

Counsel must present an endorsed Praecipe for Permission to Proceed In Forma Pauperis to the Prothonotary with an NLSA Certificate of Eligibility attached.

Counsel shall present to the Prothonotary a Praecipe for Permission to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, which shall be endorsed by counsel, and which shall have attached to it a Certificate of Eligibility prepared by NLSA.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Tax assessment appeal summary

The appeal summary form asks whether preliminary objections or motions for judgment on the pleadings are pending or anticipated.

Are there any pending or anticipated preliminary objections or motions for judgment on the pleadings in this case? Yes ____ or No ____

CRITICAL

Applies to

Administrative order

The District Court Administrator must publish a copy of the Administrative Order on the Beaver County Court of Common Pleas website after publication.

4. publish a copy of this Administrative Order on the Beaver County Court of Common Pleas website, http://www.beavercountypa.gov/courts/courts-common-pleas, after publication

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

When both parties are self-represented and subject to an existing Protection from Abuse Order, they need not confer, but the motion must include a completed Certificate of Compliance form with the specified wording.

(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.''

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Motion to continue preliminary hearing

A scheduled-day motion to continue must be presented in writing by the moving party in person after notice to opposing counsel.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Alimony request

A party seeking to terminate or collect the specified alimony obligation must send a true and correct copy of the decree to the Domestic Relations Division.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Custody modification petition

A custody-modification petition must include the seminar-completion certificate and proof of compliance with ordered counseling and services, unless the Court excuses the attachments for good cause; the Court may refuse a petition missing them.

(6) All petitions for modification of custody orders shall have attached thereto, unless excused by the Court for good cause shown, copies of the Petitioner's certificate of completion of the mandatory Educational Seminar as required in LR1915C, as well as proof of compliance with all counseling and other services mandated in the Order sought to be modified. If such proof and the certificate of completion are not attached, the Court may refuse to entertain the petition.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Bill of costs

A bill of costs must list specified witness and mileage information and include the required affidavit verification.

Bills of costs must set forth the names of witnesses, the dates of their attendance the number of miles actually traveled by them, and the place from which mileage is claimed. The bill shall be verified by the affidavit of the party filing it or his attorney that the witnesses named were actually present in Court, and that, in his opinion they were material witnesses.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Transcript request

A transcript request must be filed in original form on the adopted Transcript Request Form with the District Court Administrator's Office.

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:

CRITICAL

Applies to

Arbitration award

The Board must submit its award to the Court Administrator, who must record it and file it forthwith with the Prothonotary.

The Board shall submit its award to the Court Administrator who shall note the same on its records and forthwith file the award with the Prothonotary.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Petition

Must include

proposed order

A petition seeking a rule to show cause must include an order in the form specified by Pa.R.C.P. 206.5(d).

The petition must be accompanied by an order in the form set forth in Pa.R.C.P. No. 206.5(d).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of change of ownership

A new record property owner must file a notice with the Prothonotary identifying the new owners and addresses, the type of change, and its date.

If at any time during the course of an appeal filed pursuant to Local Rule 8000, et seq., ownership of the property at issue is transferred, changed, or altered in any way, the new property owner listed of record in the appeal is required to file notice of the transfer/change/alteration with the Prothonotary. The notice shall provide the following information: (1) The name(s) and addresses(es) of the new record owner(s) of the property; (2) The type of transfer/change/alteration (e.g., property sold); and (3) The date of the transfer/change/alteration.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Complaint form

The complaint form must state the alleged misconduct, financial dispute, or other matter concerning the performance or failure to perform judicial duties.

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;

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice to defend

The Notice to Defend must name the Lawyer Referral Service of the Beaver County Bar Association as the organization from which legal help can be obtained.

LR1018.1. Notice to Defend. The following organization shall be named in the Notice to Defend as the organization from whom legal help can be obtained: Lawyer Referral Service of the Beaver County Bar Association 788 Turnpike Street Beaver, PA 15009 Telephone Number: 724-728-4888 http://bcba-pa.org/lawyer-referral-service/

CRITICAL

Applies to

Praecipe to settle and discontinue

A Praecipe to Settle and Discontinue must be filed within 10 days if the matter settles before the appeal date.

You will be required to file a Praecipe to Settle and Discontinue within10 days.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Hearing officer report

The hearing officer's report and recommendation must be filed.

The hearing officer's report and recommendation shall be filed, and the Prothonotary shall serve a Notice and copy to all counsel of record and any unrepresented party by regular mail in accordance with FORM 8000.7(d).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Objection

Must include

certificate of service

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.

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.

CRITICAL

The plaintiff must verify that the statements are true and correct and acknowledge the stated penalties for false statements.

Plaintiff verifies the statements made herein are true and correct. Plaintiff understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to consolidate

Must include

proposed order

A motion to consolidate must include a proposed order substantially in the form provided in LR213B.

Motions to Consolidate shall contain a Proposed Order of Court in substantially the following form:

CRITICAL

Applies to

Case summary

The case summary must substantially follow Form 1143(a) and address pending or anticipated motions or preliminary objections, proposed discovery and dispositive-motion dates, and the parties’ willingness to participate in the mortgage conciliation program.

This case summary shall be substantially in accordance with Form 1143(a) and shall set forth whether there are any motions for judgment on the pleadings or preliminary objections pending or anticipated, suggested dates for the completion of discovery, suggested dates by which to file dispositive motions, amenability of the parties to participate in Housing Opportunities of Beaver County mortgage conciliation program.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Inspection objection

A property owner objecting to an inspection or its noticed time must file written objections and present them to the assigned judge.

If the property owner objects to the inspection or the time for inspection set forth in the notice, the property owner shall file written objections to such inspection and present such objections to the assigned judge.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Treatment court application

The interested individual completes the treatment court application and all required packet forms, releases, and waivers with defense counsel.

WITH THEIR DEFENSE COUNSEL, THE INTERESTED INDIVIDUAL COMPLETES A TREATMENT COURT APPLICATION & ALL REQUIRED FORMS/RELEASES/WAIVERS CONTAINED WITHIN THE APPLICATION PACKET

CRITICAL

Applies to

Hearing officer report

A hearing officer's report must include findings of fact, conclusions of law, and a recommended disposition.

In an action which has been referred to a hearing officer, the hearing officer's report shall include findings of fact, conclusions of law, and a recommended disposition of the case.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Stipulation

(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.

(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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Small estate distribution petition

A small-estate distribution petition must state the specified petitioner, decedent, beneficiary, exemption, estate, claim, notice, and requested-relief information.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Ordinary transcript cost waiver application

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.

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Treatment court notice of violation

When a participant faces possible jail sanctions or program termination for a violation, the Probation Officer must provide a notice identifying the specific alleged violations.

When a participant violates a condition of the BCTC and is facing a possible jail sanction or termination from the program, their Probation Officer will provide the participant with a “Treatment Court Notice of Violation” form, that will identify specific alleged violations.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Applies to

Medical information

Participants must provide the specified complete medication and prescriber information upon admission or at any time during program participation.

The participant must provide complete medical information with the name of the medication, administration of medication, milligrams, amounts, and times of administration, and a copy of the prescriber information, upon admission or at any time during participation in the Program.

WARNING

Applies to

Real estate tax assessment appeal status report

The status report form requests counsel contact information, settlement status, an estimate of hearing length, and other scheduling considerations; counsel should consult all sides about the estimate.

Appellant's Counsel Name & Phone No. FAX No. Board of Assessment Appeal/County of Beaver Counsel Name & Phone No. FAX No. Intervenor(s)' Counsel Name & Phone No.: FAX No. Status of Settlement negotiations: Anticipated total length of Hearing—(counsel should consult with all sides to provide a reliable estimate of time because other hearings may be scheduled to follow the time allotted for your case). Other considerations that the court needs to be aware of concerning the scheduling of a hearing time:

WARNINGCriminal cases

Applies to

Transcript petition

Any defendant for whom counsel has been appointed or the court has authorized to proceed in forma pauperis, may petition the trial court to transcribe the record or portions thereof with the reasons therefor.

Any defendant for whom counsel has been appointed or the court has authorized to proceed in forma pauperis, may petition the trial court to transcribe the record or portions thereof with the reasons therefor.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Applies to

Transcript request

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.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Applies to

Progress notes

Regular progress notes must be provided to the Treatment Court Judge during a participant’s residential treatment stay.

Regular progress notes will be provided to the Treatment Court Judge during the participant’s residential treatment stay.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Applies to

Prescriber proof

Participants taking prescription medication must provide proof from the prescribing doctor that the medication is necessary for treatment.

Participants taking prescription medications must provide proof from the prescribing doctor that the medication is necessary for treatment.

WARNING

Applies to

Notice that matter is ripe for decision

Must include

caption, case number

The form for a notice that a matter is ripe for decision includes the case caption and docket number, the notice language, and a checked indication of whether a brief in opposition was filed.

CASE CAPTION, INCLUDING DOCKET NUMBER NOTICE THAT MATTER IS RIPE FOR DECISION AND NOW, comes (name) and notifies this Honorable Court, pursuant to Local Rule 8000.9, 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. A Brief in Opposition to the Objections ____ has ____ has not been filed (please check appropriate line) been filed. Date: (Signature)

WARNING

The form requests the name, address, and telephone number of the inspection contact.

Please provide the following information: 1. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact regarding conducting an inspection of the subject property.

WARNING

Applies to

Tax assessment appeal discovery requests

Must include

caption, case number

Tax assessment appeal discovery requests include a case caption and docket number.

(CASE CAPTION, INCLUDING DOCKET NUMBER)

WARNINGCriminal cases

Applies to

Treatment court application

When applicable, defense counsel should complete the individual's application process.

The application process should be completed by the defense counsel for the individual, if applicable.

WARNING

Applies to

Brief in support of objections

The Brief in Support of Objections should refer to transcript page numbers where possible.

The Brief in Support of Objections shall refer to transcript page numbers where possible.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Applies to

Meetings log

Participants must complete a Meetings Log for every meeting attended and submit the logs to their Probation Officer weekly.

Participants are required to complete the “Meetings Log” in its entirety for each meeting attended, then submit them to their Probation Officer on a weekly basis.

WARNING

Applies to

Case management form

The parties should provide suggested dates for fact discovery, expert reports, dispositive motions and responses, and the pre-trial conference.

Set forth suggested dates for the following: a. Date by which fact discovery should be completed: b. Date by which expert reports should be exchanged: c. Dates by which dispositive motions and responses thereto should be filed: d. Dates proposed for pre-trial conference:

WARNING

Applies to

Complaint

The complaint form directs the filer to attach a copy of the Protection From Abuse Order if one is available.

2. I accuse _________________ , who lives at _________________ , with violating a Protection From Abuse Order entered by Judge ______ on the ____ day of ____ , 20 ____ (attach a copy of the Order if available);

INFO

Applies to

Praecipe for withdrawal of limited appearance

The withdrawal praecipe may identify a contemporaneously appearing attorney, but this information is not required.

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.

INFO

Applies to

Entry of appearance

Coverage or local counsel are encouraged to appear as co-counsel so out-of-county counsel continue to receive Court notices.

Note: Coverage counsel/local counsel is encouraged to enter their appearance as ''co-counsel'' so that out-of-county counsel will continue to receive notices from the Court.

INFO

Applies to

Videotape deposition

The videotape should be marked as an exhibit and physical custody thereof remain with counsel for the proponent subject to surrender to the court upon order to do so pursuant to L.R. 223.

The videotape should be marked as an exhibit and physical custody thereof remain with counsel for the proponent subject to surrender to the court upon order to do so pursuant to L.R. 223.

INFO

Applies to

Case management conference motion

(3) If the case is a complex case (one that involves significant legal and factual issues, has multiple experts, will take more than several days to try and requires significant attention of the Court in connection with pretrial and trial motions), the party filing the motion for a case management conference should advise the Court of that fact in the motion so that a special schedule and trial date can be set.

(3) If the case is a complex case (one that involves significant legal and factual issues, has multiple experts, will take more than several days to try and requires significant attention of the Court in connection with pretrial and trial motions), the party filing the motion for a case management conference should advise the Court of that fact in the motion so that a special schedule and trial date can be set.

INFO

Applies to

Agreement

The parties may agree to modify or waive any provision of the rule, but their agreement must be in writing.

The Prevailing Party and Non-prevailing Party may agree in writing to modify or waive any of the provisions of this rule.

INFO

Applies to

Notice of intervention

A taxing authority not already named as a party may intervene during the appeal by filing a Notice of Intervention with the Prothonotary.

(a) Any taxing authority not named as a party may intervene as a matter of course during pendency of the appeal by filing a Notice of Intervention with the Prothonotary.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Appraisement

An appraisement is not required unless the Court orders one.

Appraisements. No appraisement shall be required unless ordered by the Court.