Court of Common Pleas of Blair County, Pennsylvania Chambers Communication Rules

CRITICALCivil cases

The moving party must notify the assigned Judge and Court Administration or its designee in writing that the continuance fee was paid.

The moving party shall notify in writing the assigned Judge and Court Administration, or its designee, of such payment.

CRITICALCivil cases

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The emergency petition must be forwarded to the PFA Office, and the petitioner must be advised to contact the PFA by telephone no later than 11:00 a.m. the next business day.

Said emergency petition shall be forwarded to the Protection From Abuse (PFA) Office at the Blair County Courthouse and the Petitioner shall be advised to contact the PFA by telephone no later than 11:00 am the next business day.

CRITICALCivil cases

If the parties settle before the scheduled arbitration hearing, they must notify the assigned Judge and Court Administration or its designee in writing no later than 72 hours before the hearing.

(1) If a settlement occurs prior to the scheduled arbitration hearing, the parties shall notify in writing the assigned Judge and Court Administration, or its designee, of the settlement no later than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the scheduled arbitration hearing.

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814-693-3095

Probate appointments must be scheduled by calling the Register of Wills staff at 814-693-3095.

Probate appointments shall be scheduled by placing telephone calls to the Register of Wills' staff at 814-693-3095.

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties must notify the assigned Judge and Court Administration, or its designee, in writing of a settlement no later than 72 hours before the scheduled arbitration hearing.

If a settlement occurs prior to the scheduled arbitration hearing, the parties shall notify in writing the assigned Judge and Court Administration, or its designee, of the settlement no later than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the scheduled arbitration hearing.

CRITICALCriminal cases

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All attorneys, witnesses (including law enforcement officers) and victims will appear or attend by telephone (though they may appear in person, if necessary. It shall be the responsibility of the Commonwealth (affiant/ DA/ victim-witness advocate) to notify any victims/witnesses, if applicable.

All attorneys, witnesses (including law enforcement officers) and victims will appear or attend by telephone (though they may appear in person, if necessary. It shall be the responsibility of the Commonwealth (affiant/ DA/ victim-witness advocate) to notify any victims/witnesses, if applicable.

CRITICALCriminal cases

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If video appearance or the Magisterial District Judge's presence is not possible or practical, all parties must appear by telephone.

If appearance by video or the Magisterial District Judge's presence is not possible or practical, all parties will appear by telephone.

CRITICALCriminal cases

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Preliminary hearings for defendants in custody will be conducted using advanced communication technology, including video or telephone.

Preliminary hearings for defendants who are in custody will occur via advanced communication technology (including, but not limited to, video and/or telephone).

CRITICALCriminal cases

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Telephone appearances or attendance must use a telephone conference established by Court Administration.

All appearance or attendance by telephone will be by means of a telephone conference established by Court Administration.

CRITICALCivil cases

The moving party must notify the assigned Judge and Court Administration, or its designee, in writing of the continuance-fee payment.

The moving party shall notify in writing the assigned Judge and Court Administration, or its designee, of such payment.

CRITICALCivil cases

If a motion is settled or withdrawn before disposition, the moving party must notify Court Administration in writing.

If a motion is settled or withdrawn prior to disposition, the moving party shall so inform Court Administration in writing.

CRITICALCivil cases

When a continuance is granted, Court Administration or its designee must notify the parties or their attorneys of record and the assigned Judge in writing of the arbitration hearing's new date, time, and place, in accordance with subsection (b).

If a continuance request is granted, Court Administration, or its designee, shall give to the parties, or the attorneys of record, and the assigned Judge notice in writing of the new date, time and place of the arbitration hearing. Such notice shall meet the requirements set forth under subsection (b) of this provision.

WARNINGCivil cases

Police departments should contact the Magisterial District Court with jurisdiction directly.

Police departments should contact the respective Magisterial District Court directly.

WARNING

Temporarily, probate of estates is by appointment only and conducted through FaceTime, Skype, or another online or teleconference option.

The Register of Wills Office shall on a temporary basis probate estates by appointment only via FaceTime, Skype, or other online/teleconference options.

WARNINGCivil cases

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(814) 693-3050

Contact the Court at the listed number for accessibility information or accommodations, and make all arrangements at least 72 hours before a hearing or other business before the Court.

For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the Court, please contact (814) 693-3050. All arrangements must be made seventy-two (72) hours prior to any hearing or business before the Court.

WARNINGCivil cases

If a motion is settled or withdrawn before disposition, the moving party must inform Court Administration in writing.

(h) If a motion is settled or withdrawn prior to disposition, the moving party shall so inform Court Administration in writing.

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Requests for transcript copies must be directed to the applicable listed Blair County office at the stated address, which produces the copies.

Any requests for copies shall be addressed to and produced by the Blair County Prothonotary Office, Clerk of Courts or Blair County Orphans Court as applicable at 423 Allegheny Street, STE 144, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.

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814-693-3095

Questions about recordings may be directed by phone to the Recorder of Deeds Office staff at 814-693-3095.

Specific questions regarding recordings may be directed to the Recorder of Deeds Office staff at 814-693-3095.