Court of Common Pleas of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Format Requirements7 rules
The original and two copies of all forms and documents are filed with the Prothonotary.
(k) No petition or motion shall contain exhibits which are already filed of record.
- Petition
- Motion
Formatting
- •Do not include exhibits that are already filed of record
(i) All Petitions and Motions, except those made in the course of trial or hearing, shall be in writing.
where written shall be in paragraph form, in conformity with Pa.R.C.P. 206.2.
Briefs shall be typewritten or printed on one side of the paper and double-spaced (except for quotations) on paper approximately 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches in size
- Line spacing
- Double
- Paper size
- Letter
- Brief
Formatting
- •Briefs must be typewritten or printed on one side of the paper
- •Quotations are excepted from the double-spacing requirement
- •Paper must be approximately 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches in size
Exception
Quotations) on paper approximately 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches in size
Filed papers must be in ink, legible, printed or typewritten in at least pica-size print, and double-spaced.
- Line spacing
- Double
Formatting
- •Write in ink.
- •Ensure the paper is clearly legible
Court's wording
No paper shall be filed in any office of the Court unless it is written in ink, clearly legible, printed or typewritten in print no smaller than pica, and double spaced; and contains the caption of the proceeding, including the name and division of the Court, identifying case number, the names of the parties, the title of the proceeding and the name of the paper.
No pleadings, papers, affidavits or other documents may be filed in any office of the Court on paper other than 8-1/2" x 11" in size.
- Paper size
- Letter
Formatting
- •Paper must be 8-1/2 x 11 inches
Document Filing Requirements100 rules
| List the name and address of the Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District or Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge who accepted the guilty plea or heard the case: | List name and mailing address of the affiant as shown on the complaint, if available: | | | | | |
I have attached a copy of my Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Report obtained within 60 days before filing this petition. | | | | | | | | I have not attached a copy of my Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Report because the attorney for the Commonwealth waives this requirement.
List specific charges, as they appear on the charging document, to be subject to limited access and the disposition of each charge (please attach additional sheet(s) of paper if necessary):
List the reason(s) for the order for limited access (please attach additional sheet(s) of paper if necessary):
The petition includes the petitioner’s averments that the case qualifies, no listed exceptions apply, and the petition’s facts are true and subject to the stated penalties.
Court's wording
I, the undersigned petitioner, aver that above case qualifies for a limited access order and none of the exceptions under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122.1(b) are applicable. I, the undersigned petitioner, aver that the facts set forth in this petition are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge or information and belief, and are made subject to the penalties of unsworn falsification to authorities under 18 Pa.C.S § 4904.
The information required under Pa.R.Crim.P. 791 appears on the attached page(s) which is hereby incorporated into this ORDER by reference.
1. Petitioner's Name: 2. Alias(es): 3. Petitioner's Address: 4. Petitioner's Date of Birth: _____ 5. Petitioner's Social Security Number: _____ 6. Name and address of the Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District or Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge who accepted the guilty plea or heard the case: 7. Name and address of the affiant as shown on the complaint, if available: 8. Magisterial District Court or Philadelphia Municipal Court Number: 9. The Court of Common Pleas docket number: 10. Offense Tracking Number (OTN): 11. The date on complaint, or the date of arrest, and if available, the criminal justice agency that made the arrest: 12. The specific charges, as they appear on the charging document, to be subject to limited access and applicable dispositions (attach additional sheets if needed): 13. If the sentence includes restitution, and/or the fee authorized to carry out limited access, whether these amounts have been paid: 14. This case qualifies for a limited access order and none of the exceptions under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122.1(b) are applicable. 15. The reason(s) for this order for limited access: 16. The criminal justice agencies upon which certified copies of the order shall be served:
Use 3301(d) forms if only one party is filing for divorce
Civil Cover Sheet (required for filing civil cases, NOT custody or divorce) (PDF)
Use 3301(c) forms if both parties agree to file for divorce;
When you have done this, the CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE MUST then be filed with the Prothonotary along with proof that the documents have been served.
File this form with the Prothonotary, along with the MOTION FOR CONTEMPT OF A CUSTODY ORDER, AND A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY, OR a copy of the CUSTODY ORDER currently in effect.
An updated version of this form must be included for every person named in the case, every time a new petition is filed.
Complete the MOTION FOR CONTEMPT OF A CUSTODY ORDER form in its’ entirety and include a detailed reason as to why this motion should be granted.
The petition must use the same plaintiff and defendant names and docket number as the existing custody complaint.
Court's wording
A PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF A CUSTODY ORDER is filed based upon an existing COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY. The names of the Plaintiff(s) and Defendant(s), and the Docket Number must remain the same as listed on the existing Complaint for Custody.
On the [scheduling] ORDER OF COURT, complete all information on the first page only. Leave the second page blank; the Judge or Court Administrator will complete this section.
a true and correct copy of which is attached.
Petitioner must complete the first page only:
You must file with the Court a verification regarding any criminal record or abuse history regarding you and anyone living in your household
This document must be signed, dated, and filed with the Prothonotary before any further action can be taken regarding the petition
An applicant must submit a Bar admission petition presented by a member of the Bar that establishes the listed admission qualifications.
Court's wording
Admission to the Bar of this Court shall be by petition of the applicant, presented by a member of this Bar, which petition shall show: (1) that the applicant has been admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania: (2) that he is a person of good moral character; and (3) either that he is a bona fide resident of Clearfield County or that he maintains his principal office for the practice of law in Clearfield County.
Appearance by attorneys or parties not signing pleadings or motions shall be made by a written praecipe filed with the Prothonotary.
An attorney's appearance or pleading must state a service address, telephone number, and email address.
Court's wording
Any appearance or pleading filed by an attorney must state an address at which pleadings and other legal papers can be served in the manner provided in Pa. R.C.P. 440 A.1. Said endorsement shall include a telephone number and the attorney's email address.
Appearances of counsel may not be withdrawn, except by: (i) Substitution of counsel by means of praecipe endorsed by each substituted attorney and the withdrawing attorney. (ii) Leave of Court, in which case, a Rule to Show Cause shall be issued to the client represented by the
The Petition shall be served upon all other parties to the litigation or proceedings and must state if any hearings or proceedings are scheduled in the case.
Except for emergency matters and routine matters that are not contested, no motion or petition requesting ex parte action shall be heard by the Court unless the motion or petition contains a certification by counsel for the moving party that prior notice of its presentation has been given to the other party or parties and all counsel of record.
All changes in counsel shall be evidenced by an appropriate praecipe filed in the office of the Prothonotary.
A rule staying a matter may not be entered unless it contains counsel's certification of prior notice and the affected party or parties are given an opportunity to be heard consistent with the case's exigencies.
Court's wording
No rule shall be entered by the Court in which a matter is stayed unless said rule contains a certification by counsel for the moving party that prior notice of the presentation of the motion or petition has been given to the other party or parties or their counsel and all counsel of record, and the party or parties are given an opportunity to be heard consistent with exigencies of the case.
The respondent's Answer must be verified, and any objection must be stated in the Answer rather than by Preliminary Objections or New Matter.
Court's wording
The respondent to whom the Rule to Show Cause is directed shall file and serve in the same manner as service is authorized by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure (See Pa.R.C.P. 440) a verified Answer to the Petition or Motion at or before the time on the Return Day fixed in the Rule to Show Cause. Any objection shall be expressed in the Answer, and not by Preliminary Objections or New Matter.
The Order for the issuance of a Rule to Show Cause shall be in the following form: Now this ___ day of _____, 20__, upon consideration of the attached petition, a Rule is hereby issued upon _____ to Show Cause why the Petition should not be granted with written response to be filed within no more than twenty (20) days from the date of this Order. - 1. Pre-trial conference with the Court is hereby scheduled on the ___ day of _____, 20__ at the Clearfield County Courthouse, in Judge's Chambers.
A person wishing to defend must enter a written appearance and file defenses or objections in writing with the Court.
Court's wording
IF YOU WISH TO DEFEND AGAINST THE CLAIMS SET FORTH IN THE FOLLOWING _____ BY ENTERING A WRITTEN APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILING IN WRITING WITH THE COURT YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE MATTER SET FORTH AGAINST YOU.
Further, all Petitions and Motions in writing shall precisely state the relief which is being sought and shall cite any statute or procedural rule authorizing the grant of such relief.
All Petitions and Motions shall state with particularity the grounds on which they are based
(j) All facts alleged in the Petition or Motion which has the notice set forth in Rule 206.0(i) attached and which are not sufficiently denied by an Answer shall be deemed admitted.
Petitions and motions under Pa.R.C.P. 1017(b), 1034, and 1509, as well as all other motions, must be filed with the Prothonotary.
Court's wording
(iii) Petitions and Motions authorized by Pa.R.C.P. 1017(b) (Preliminary Objections), 1034 (Summary Judgment) and 1509 (Preliminary Objections) shall be filed with the Prothonotary. All other motions shall also be filed with the Prothonotary.
An attorney of record who signs a petition or motion certifies that it has been read, has good grounds to support it, and is not filed merely for delay.
Court's wording
The signing of a Petition or Motion by the attorney of record shall constitute a certification that he or she has read the Petition or Motion and that to the best of his or her knowledge, information and belief, there are good grounds to support it and that it is not interposed merely for delay.
Briefs must include a case history, the questions involved, pertinent materials or references, an argument with citations, a conclusion, and relevant court or agency opinions.
Court's wording
and shall contain: - (1) A history of the case. - (2) A statement of the question or questions involved. - (3) A copy of, or reference to, the pertinent parts of any relevant document, report, recommendation, or order. - (4) An argument with citations of the authority relied upon. - (5) A conclusion. - (6) Opinions of Court or Agency involved.
Status conference shall be requested by filing a Praecipe for the same and providing a copy to the Court Administrator and opposing counsel (or party).
No brief shall be lodged or filed with the Court unless the Court expressly directs the parties to do so.
No motion shall contain exhibits which are already filed of record.
All briefs shall be lodged with the Court Administrator
A party may file a trial-list praecipe only with a certificate stating the required discovery and motion status, trial type, and notice to the other parties.
Court's wording
Either party may file a praecipe to list the case for trial upon filing the following certificate: - (1) that no motions are outstanding and that discovery has been completed and the case is ready for trial; or - (2) that no motions are outstanding and that an order of the Court has been entered limiting the discovery to a period ending more than thirty (30) days prior to the filing of the praecipe; and - (3) whether the case is to be heard jury or non-jury; and - (4) that notice of the praecipe has been given to the attorney or attorneys representing the other parties.
Such motion shall: - (1) set forth whether the other party has complied with subsection (a) of this rule;
Each party’s pre-trial statement must include the specified facts, anticipated evidentiary and legal issues with supporting authority, witness information, medical and expert reports, special damages, exhibit list, and proposed photographs or plans.
- Document
- Pretrial statement
Must include
- •Exhibit list
- •Statement of facts
Court's wording
(e) One week before the date set for the pre-trial conference each party shall file a pre-trial statement with the Prothonotary containing the following: - (1) A narrative statement of the facts that will be offered by oral or documentary evidence at trial, and a statement of any unusual questions of evidence anticipated with respect to proof of such facts. - (2) A statement of any unusual question of law anticipated with respect to the issues in the case. All such questions shall be presented with a statement of authority supporting the position taken with respect to such unusual questions of law. - (3) A list of names and addresses of all persons who may be called as witnesses, classifying them as liability and/or damage witnesses. - (4) Medical reports of any doctor who treated, examined or was consulted in connection with the injuries complained of, and who may be called as a witness. - (5) The reports of any expert whose opinion will be offered in evidence at the time of trial. Such report shall include the findings and conclusions of the expert. - (6) A list of all items of special damages which the party intends to prove, including medical bills, property damage bills (or estimates if there are no bills) and loss of earnings. Claims for loss of earnings shall set forth the names of employers, dates of absences and rates of pay. If the party is self-employed, information which forms the basis for the loss of income attributable to the injuries shall be supplied. - (7) A list of exhibits which the party may use at trial. - (8) A copy of any photographs, plan or plot proposed to be introduced into evidence.
A party may apply in writing for a settlement conference, which the Court may list only if the stated prerequisites are met.
Court's wording
(a) In any action, the Court, on written application of any party, may list the case for a settlement conference if the following requirements are met: - (1) Praecipes for trial have been filed with the Prothonotary. - (2) All preliminary motions have been resolved. - (3) All counsel involved in the case agree to the submission of the case. - (4) All counsel agrees there is a reasonable chance of settlement. (5) All discovery has been completed.
(g) The Court shall enter an order at the conclusion of the pre-trial conference setting forth the time of the selection of the jury, the days certain for the commencement of the trial, and any stipulations or any special agreements as to the case agreed upon by the parties.
- (10) A list of proposed stipulations or special arguments which would simplify the trial of the case.
- (9) An estimate of the length of time which will be required to try the case.
After the pre-trial conference, parties generally may use only witnesses and materials listed or appended to the pre-trial statement, subject to court permission; after trial begins, rebuttal or special leave is required for unlisted items.
Court's wording
(f) Once a pre-trial conference has been held, a party shall not have the right to call any witness where the witness was not listed in the pre-trial statement, to call an expert witness where the report was not appended to the pre-trial statement, or to present any exhibit, photograph, plot or plan not listed or appended in the pre-trial statement unless application is made to the Court setting forth the reasons the witness, the report, the exhibit, photograph, plot or plan was not listed or appended to the pre-trial statement and after argument, the Court, in the exercise of its discretion, permits the use of said witness, report, exhibit, photograph, plot or plan at trial. Once the trial commences, no witness, exhibit, photograph, plot or plan shall be used by either party, except as rebuttal, unless they were listed in the pre-trial statement or their use has been authorized by special leave of court.
(2) Settlement conference memoranda shall include, but not be limited to a statement of facts, damages, stipulations desired, witnesses, negotiations, strength and weaknesses of each side of the case and any unusual law.
Counsel must submit the listed case, counsel, insurance, and policy information to prepare the settlement-conference list.
Court's wording
(d) In order to expedite the preparation of the settlement conference list, counsel are required to submit the following information: - (1) Caption of case and number. - (2) Companion case, if any; and number. - (3) Date praecipe for trial was filed. - (4) Names of all counsel involved in case. - (5) Names of insurance carriers. - (6) Names of insurance company representatives who attend conference. - (7) Policy limits of applicable insurance, if any.
A moving party whose post-trial or post-hearing argument refers to testimony must include a request for a transcript, or the desired portion of it.
Court's wording
The moving party in all post-trial motions and post-hearing motions or petitions shall, if argument thereon is to be with reference to the testimony, include a request for a transcript of the testimony, or such part thereof as the moving party desires to have transcribed for the purposes of such motion.
For each requested point for charge, Counsel shall cite legal authority in support of the requested point for charge.
Points for charge shall be provided to the Court prior to closing arguments of counsel.
Filed papers must contain a proceeding caption with the Court’s name and division, case number, parties’ names, proceeding title, and paper name.
- Document
- Court paper
Must include
- •Caption
- •Case number
Court's wording
No paper shall be filed in any office of the Court unless it is written in ink, clearly legible, printed or typewritten in print no smaller than pica, and double spaced; and contains the caption of the proceeding, including the name and division of the Court, identifying case number, the names of the parties, the title of the proceeding and the name of the paper.
Affidavits of publication shall be filed in the Office of the Prothonotary or Clerk.
Pleadings must identify the filing party and provide that party’s contact information; attorney-filed pleadings must also provide the attorney’s and firm’s names and contact information.
Court's wording
All pleadings shall be endorsed with the name of the party filing the pleading, the party's complete address, telephone number, fax number and email address. In the case of a pleading filed by an attorney said pleading shall be endorsed with the full name of the attorney, the name of the firm, the complete address of the firm, telephone number, fax number and email address.
All documents filed in any office of the Court shall be endorsed with the day and exact time of filing, which endorsement, in the absence of fraud, accident or mistake shall be conclusive evidence of such date and time of filing.
All papers filed shall be endorsed with the name, address and I.D. number of the attorney filing it
A party entitled to costs shall file a bill of cost, accompanied by an affidavit as to correctness, with the Prothonotary,
A certificate of service will be filed within five (5) days of the filing of the bill of cost.
(a) all motions for summary judgment shall be filed with the Clearfield County Prothonotary along with a scheduling order
(a) All motions for judgment on the pleadings shall be filed with the Clearfield County Prothonotary, along with a scheduling order for the Court's use.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Public Defender documents must be submitted by mail or in person at the Public Defender's Office.
Public Defender Documents (Must Be Submitted by Mail or in Person at the Public Defender's Office)
Page 1 | Public Defender Documents (Must Be Submitted by Mail or in Person at the Public Defender's Office)
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The Certificate of Service must be filed no later than seven days before the scheduled hearing or the hearing will be cancelled.
IF YOU DO NOT PROPERLY SERVE THE OPPOSING PARTY AND FILE THE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE, NO LATER THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED HEARING, THE HEARING WILL BE CANCELLED.
Page 1 | INSTRUCTIONS: CONTEMPT OF A CUSTODY ORDER
File the verification by the initial in-person contact with the Court and no later than 30 days after service of the Complaint or Petition.
You must file with the Court a verification regarding any criminal record or abuse history regarding you and anyone living in your household on or before the initial in-person contact with the Court (including, but not limited to, a conference with a conference officer or judge or conciliator) but not later than thirty (30) days after service of the Complaint or Petition.
Page 5 | INSTRUCTIONS: CONTEMPT OF A CUSTODY ORDER
File the signed and dated Certificate of Service with the Prothonotary before any further action can be taken on the petition.
This document must be signed, dated, and filed with the Prothonotary before any further action can be taken regarding the petition
Page 6 | Certificate of Service
A Rule to Show Cause must be returnable at a specified time and day at least 20 days after issuance, unless the Court sets a different time for good cause.
Rules to Show Cause shall be made returnable by the Court at a specified time, on a specified day, which Return Day shall not be less than twenty (20) days from the date of issuance of the Rule to Show Cause, unless the Court for good cause makes the Rule returnable at a different time.
Civil cases
Page 5 | Rule 206.1 Petition Practice.
The party obtaining a Rule to Show Cause must file an Affidavit of Service with the Prothonotary within seven days of issuance, stating the time, place, and manner of service.
The party who has obtained the issuance of a Rule to Show Cause shall file with the Prothonotary, within seven (7) days of the issuance of the Rule, an Affidavit of Service indicating the time, place and manner of service.
Civil cases
Page 6 | Rule 206.1 Petition Practice.
The respondent must file a verified Answer by the time set on the Return Day.
The respondent to whom the Rule to Show Cause is directed shall file and serve in the same manner as service is authorized by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure (See Pa.R.C.P. 440) a verified Answer to the Petition or Motion at or before the time on the Return Day fixed in the Rule to Show Cause.
Civil cases
Page 6 | Rule 206.1 Petition Practice.
The order issuing a Rule to Show Cause must set a deadline for the written response of no more than 20 days from the date of the order.
Now this ___ day of _____, 20__, upon consideration of the attached petition, a Rule is hereby issued upon _____ to Show Cause why the Petition should not be granted with written response to be filed within no more than twenty (20) days from the date of this Order.
Civil cases
Page 6 | Rule 206.1 Petition Practice.
An answer to the petition or motion must be filed by the time stated in the notice to plead.
Comment: This rule clarification is to make clear that the rule to show cause in petition/motion practice is a "notice to plead" by which time an answer to the petition or motion must be filed.
Civil cases
Page 8 | Rule 206.1 Comment
A party objecting to trial listing must file a motion to strike within 15 days after receiving notice of the praecipe.
Any party objecting to the case being listed for trial shall file his motion to strike the case from the trial list within fifteen (15) days after receiving notice of the praecipe from the other party.
Civil cases
Page 10 | Rule 212.2 Praecipe for Trial
The Court will schedule a pre-trial conference within 60 days after a praecipe for trial is filed.
(a) Upon a praecipe for trial, whether the trial is to be by jury or non-jury, the Court will schedule a pre-trial conference within sixty (60) days of the filing of the praecipe in order to establish a schedule for the filing of pretrial memoranda, exchange of expert reports, and to schedule trial dates and jury selection if necessary.
Civil cases
Page 11 | Rule 212.2A Pre-Trial Conference Upon Praecipe for Trial
Each party must file a pre-trial statement with the Prothonotary one week before the conference.
(e) One week before the date set for the pre-trial conference each party shall file a pre-trial statement with the Prothonotary containing the following:
Civil cases
Page 12 | Rule 212.4 Pre-Trial Conference
Counsel must submit a memorandum to the scheduled judge at least ten days before the settlement conference.
(e) Counsel shall submit a memorandum to the judge before whom the case is scheduled at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled conference.
Civil cases
Page 14 | Rule 212.5. Settlement Conference.
Counsel must be notified of the settlement-conference scheduling at least thirty days in advance.
(f) - (1) Counsel shall be notified at least thirty (30) days in advance of settlement conference of the scheduling thereof.
Civil cases
Page 14 | Rule 212.5. Settlement Conference.
Additional reasons supporting post-trial relief must be filed within ten days after receipt of the trial transcript, but only if leave was requested with the motion and granted at the post-trial conference.
Additional reasons in support of the motion for post trial relief shall be filed within ten (10) days of the receipt of the trial transcript but only if leave is requested at the time of the filing of the motion for post trial relief and leave is granted by the Court at the post trial conference.
Civil cases
Page 17 | Rule 227.1. Post-Trial Conferences.
The certificate of service must be filed within five days after the bill of costs is filed.
A certificate of service will be filed within five (5) days of the filing of the bill of cost.
Civil cases
Page 19 | Rule 252 Costs
Parties may file objections within 20 days after the bill of costs is filed; if none are filed, the Prothonotary taxes the costs.
If no objections to the bill of costs are filed by any party within twenty (20) days of the date of filing with the Prothonotary, costs shall be taxed by the Prothonotary.
Civil cases
Page 20 | Rule 252 Costs
The Prothonotary must immediately date-endorse filed papers and docket them before they leave the office.
The Prothonotary shall immediately endorse all papers filed with the date of such filing, and shall enter into an appropriate docket all pleadings, rules, orders of court and other papers filed in every case before the pleadings, rules, orders of Court and other papers leave the Prothonotary's office.
Civil cases
Page 20 | Rule 307. Prothonotary.
When a matter is reversed, a bill of costs must be filed within 60 days after entry of the appellate court's order.
or within sixty (60) days of the entry of an order of the appellate Court where a matter is reversed.
Civil cases
Page 20 | Rule 252 Costs
Bill of costs shall be filed within thirty (30) days of the entry of the verdict or decree,
Bill of costs shall be filed within thirty (30) days of the entry of the verdict or decree,
Civil cases
Page 20 | Rule 252 Costs
A case will be dismissed forthwith if no good cause for continuing it is shown at the General Call.
(f) If no good cause for continuing any case is shown at the General Call, an order shall be issued forthwith by the Court for dismissal of said case.
Civil cases
Page 21 | Rule 319. Termination of Inactive Civil Cases.
If the Court directs briefs, they must be lodged with the Court Administrator by the Court-specified due date, except in family law and eminent domain actions.
(d) No briefs shall be required from any party unless the Court directs the filing of briefs which shall be lodged with the Court Administrator on or before the due date specified by the Court. (e) This rule shall not apply to family law matters or actions pursuant to the eminent domain code of 1960.
Civil cases
Page 22 | Rule 1028C. Preliminary Objections.
The Court Administrator must select an arbitration date 60 to 75 days after the Certificate of Readiness is filed.
Upon receipt of a Certificate of Readiness, certifying there are no motions outstanding, discovery is completed and the case is ready for trial, the Office of the Court Administrator of Clearfield County shall select a date for arbitration which shall be sixty (60) to seventy-five (75) days from the date of filing of the Certificate of Readiness.
Civil cases
Page 23 | Rule 1302. Selection of Date for Arbitration and Selection of Board of Arbitration.
The responding party must file a written response within 20 days after the Court's order, and the scheduling order must state that deadline.
The scheduling order shall also provide that the responding party(s) shall have no more than twenty (20) days to file a written response from the date of the Court's order.
Civil cases
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Each party must file a Pre-Trial Statement with the Clearfield County Court Administrators Office at least seven days before the scheduled arbitration.
(a) At least seven (7) days prior to the day of the scheduled arbitration, each party shall file a Pre-Trial Statement with the Clearfield County Court Administrators Office, with a copy thereof being served on each of the three members of the Board of Arbitration and all other named parties in the case.
Civil cases
Page 25 | Rule 1304. Pre-Trial Statement.
The Board must file its report and award with the Prothonotary on the hearing day, unless a legal question requires briefing, in which case the award is due no later than ten days after the hearing.
(a) Immediately following the hearing, unless a question of law arises which requires briefing in which case the award shall be filed no later than ten (10) days after the hearing, the Board of Arbitration shall file a report and award with the Prothonotary on the same day. The report and award shall be signed by all or a majority of the members of the Board. The Prothonotary shall mail or otherwise forward copies thereof to all parties or their counsel. The Prothonotary shall file the report and award on the docket of the case.
Civil cases
Page 26 | Rule 1306. Report and Award of Board of Arbitration
All conditions for an appeal must be complied with within 30 days after the award is filed with the Prothonotary.
The right to appeal shall be subject to the following conditions, all of which shall be complied with within thirty (30) day after the award is filed with the Prothonotary:
Civil cases
Page 28 | Rule 1308. Appeals
The responding party's required filings are due by the return date set by the Court.
(d) The responding party must file an income and expense statement, a copy of his/her most recent tax return and pay receipts for six (6) months preceding the date of his/her response by the return date set by the Court.
Civil cases
Page 30 | Rule 1910. Application for Alimony Pendente Lite, Counsel Fees, Costs and Expenses
The Plaintiff's confirmation letter to the Master is due no less than ten days before the Master's Hearing.
No less than ten (10) days prior to the Master's Hearing, counsel for the Plaintiff (or the Plaintiff) shall, by letter, confirm to the Master that the Plaintiff has obtained an independent court reporter for the Master's Hearing.
Civil cases
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File the certificate of service no later than seven days before the scheduled hearing; otherwise, the hearing will be cancelled.
IF YOU DO NOT PROPERLY SERVE THE OPPOSING PARTY AND FILE THE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE, NO LATER THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED HEARING, THE HEARING WILL BE CANCELLED.
Page 1 | BE AWARE THAT
The verification must be filed by the initial in-person court contact and no later than 30 days after service of the complaint or petition.
You must file with the Court a verification regarding any criminal record or abuse history regarding you and anyone living in your household on or before the initial in-person contact with the Court (including, but not limited to, a conference with a conference officer or judge or conciliator) but not later than thirty (30) days after service of the Complaint or Petition.
Page 4 | ORDER OF COURT
The verification is due by the initial in-person contact with the Court and, in all events, no later than 30 days after service of the Complaint or Petition.
You must file with the Court a verification regarding any criminal record or abuse history regarding you and anyone living in your household on or before the initial in-person contact with the Court (including, but not limited to, a conference with a conference officer or judge or conciliator) but not later than thirty (30) days after service of the Complaint or Petition.
Page 1 | ORDER OF COURT
The certificate must be signed, dated, and filed with the Prothonotary before further action on the petition.
This document must be signed, dated, and filed with the Prothonotary before any further action can be taken regarding the petition.
Page 3 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
In a civil action, a party may request a status conference after 60 days from the filing of the complaint.
In any civil action, a party shall have the right to request a status conference after sixty (60) days from the filing of the Complaint.
Civil cases
Page 9 | Rule 212.1 Status Conference
Civil matters with no steps or proceedings for two years or more are listed for General Call.
(a) From time to time the Court shall list for General Call a list of all civil matters in which no steps or proceedings have been taken for two years or more prior thereto.
Civil cases
Page 21 | Rule 319. Termination of Inactive Civil Cases.
Petitions and motions may be filed at any time after the rule is issued.
(1) Upon the rule being issued, petitions and motions may be filed at any time.
Civil cases
Page 7 | Rule 206.1
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Properly serve the opposing party and file the Certificate of Service no later than seven days before the hearing, or the hearing will be cancelled.
IF YOU DO NOT PROPERLY SERVE THE OPPOSING PARTY AND FILE THE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE, NO LATER THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED HEARING, THE HEARING WILL BE CANCELLED.
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After the processed motion and order are returned to the Prothonotary, immediately serve the defendants with certified copies of the motion and scheduling order and a blank verification form.
When this Motion and Order of Court have been processed by the Court and returned to the Prothonotary, it is then your responsibility to immediately serve a certified copy of the MOTION FOR CONTEMPT OF A CUSTODY ORDER, the scheduling ORDER, and a blank CRIMINAL RECORD / ABUSE HISTORY VERIFICATION form on the defendant(s).
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The form identifies first-class USPS mail and prepaid certified mail with restricted delivery and return receipt requested as a service method, and requires the signed green return-receipt card to be attached to the document.
Mailing a certified copy of the petition using first class USPS mail, AND, via postage prepaid, ‘Certified Mail – Restricted Delivery, Return Receipt Requested’, at . (name of post office) Green ‘Return Receipt’ card, with recipient’s signature, must be attached to this document.
Page 6 | Certificate of Service
The form identifies service by a constable and requires proof of service to be provided and attached.
Hiring Constable , who has provided me with proof of service (see attached)
Page 6 | Certificate of Service
A petition to withdraw must be served on all other parties to the litigation or proceeding.
The Petition shall be served upon all other parties to the litigation or proceedings
Civil cases
Page 5 | Rule 182. Appearances and Withdrawals.
The respondent must file and serve a verified Answer to the Petition or Motion by the time set on the Return Day, using a service method authorized by Pa. R.C.P. 440.
The respondent to whom the Rule to Show Cause is directed shall file and serve in the same manner as service is authorized by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure (See Pa.R.C.P. 440) a verified Answer to the Petition or Motion at or before the time on the Return Day fixed in the Rule to Show Cause.
Civil cases
Page 6 | Rule 206.1 Petition Practice.
The party obtaining a Rule to Show Cause must file an Affidavit of Service stating the time, place, and manner of service.
The party who has obtained the issuance of a Rule to Show Cause shall file with the Prothonotary, within seven (7) days of the issuance of the Rule, an Affidavit of Service indicating the time, place and manner of service.
Civil cases
Page 6 | Rule 206.1 Petition Practice.
The party obtaining a Rule to Show Cause must promptly serve a true and correct copy of the order and underlying petition or motion on every other party under Pa. R.C.P. 440 and on the Court Administrator.
The party who has obtained the issuance of a Rule to Show Cause shall forthwith serve a true and correct copy of both Court Order entering the Rule and specifying a return date, and the underlying Petition or Motion, upon every other party to the proceeding in the manner prescribed by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure (see Pa. R.C.P. 440) and upon the Court Administrator.
Civil cases
Page 6 | Rule 206.1 Petition Practice.
A copy of each brief must be served on every other party.
a copy thereof served upon every other party.
Civil cases
Page 9 | Rule 210. Briefs
Settlement-conference memoranda are for the settlement judge only and must not be exchanged between the parties.
The parties' memoranda shall be for the eyes of the settlement conference judge only. There is to be no exchange by the parties of the memoranda.
Civil cases
Page 14 | Rule 212.5. Settlement Conference.
When publication service is authorized and no other manner is specified, publish the notice once in the designated county newspaper and legal journal; use the DuBois Courier Express for the stated address or real-property exceptions.
Whenever service by publication is authorized by law or rule of Court and the manner of publication is not otherwise specified, such service shall be made by publishing the required notice one time in a newspaper of general circulation in Clearfield County and in the Clearfield County Legal Journal. Affidavits of publication shall be filed in the Office of the Prothonotary or Clerk. Newspaper publication shall be in the Clearfield Progress. However, if the Defendant(s)/Respondent(s) last known address was in the City of DuBois, Troutville Borough or the Townships of Brady, Houston, Sandy or Union publications shall be in the DuBois Courier Express. Newspaper publication shall also be in the DuBois Courier Express if the action involves real property located in any of the above listed municipalities.
Civil cases
Page 18 | Rule 223. Service of Petitions, Rules, Complaints, Orders and Notices.
A party seeking costs must serve a copy of the bill of costs on all other parties.
A party entitled to costs shall file a bill of cost, accompanied by an affidavit as to correctness, with the Prothonotary, and serve a copy thereof upon all other parties.
Civil cases
Page 19 | Rule 252 Costs
The Court must give at least 30 days’ notice of the termination General Call, and action before the call or good cause may prevent termination.
(b) The Court shall give at least thirty (30) days notice to counsel of record, and to the parties for whom no appearance has been entered and that an order will be entered at that time terminating the case on grounds of unreasonable inactivity pursuant to Rule of Judicial Administration 1901 unless some action is taken before the General Call, or good cause is shown as to why the case should not be terminated.
Civil cases
Page 21 | Rule 319. Termination of Inactive Civil Cases.
Termination notice must be delivered in person or by mail to the last address of record and briefly identify the matter.
(c) The notice herein required shall be in person or by mail to the last address of record of counsel or the parties setting forth a brief identity of the matter to be terminated.
Civil cases
Page 21 | Rule 319. Termination of Inactive Civil Cases.
The moving party must notify all other parties of the argument’s date, time, and location, except in family law and eminent domain actions.
(c) The moving party shall notify all other parties to the proceeding of the date, time and location of the argument. (e) This rule shall not apply to family law matters or actions pursuant to the eminent domain code of 1960.
Civil cases
Page 22 | Rule 1028C. Preliminary Objections.
(d) No briefs shall be required from any party unless the Court directs the filing of briefs which shall be lodged with the Court Administrator on or before the due date specified by the Court. Copies of each parties' brief shall be served upon every other party to the proceeding. (e) This rule shall not apply to family law matters or actions pursuant to the eminent domain code of 1960.
(d) No briefs shall be required from any party unless the Court directs the filing of briefs which shall be lodged with the Court Administrator on or before the due date specified by the Court. Copies of each parties' brief shall be served upon every other party to the proceeding. (e) This rule shall not apply to family law matters or actions pursuant to the eminent domain code of 1960.
Civil cases
Page 22 | Rule 1028C. Preliminary Objections.
The Court Administrator must send the potential-arbitrator list by regular mail or, if an email address is available, email, requesting a written reply by a specified date identifying one potential arbitrator to strike.
The Office of the Court Administrator of Clearfield County shall send the list of potential members of the Board of Arbitrators to counsel and/or pro se participants, via regular mail or e-mail, if e-mail addresses are available, requesting a reply in writing by a date certain as to name of one potential arbitrator that counsel and/or the pro se participant wishes to strike from the Board.
Civil cases
Page 24 | Rule 1302. Selection of Date for Arbitration and Selection of Board of Arbitration.
The Court Administrator must send a certified copy of the arbitration-date and Board-appointment order to all counsel, pro se participants, and Board members by mail or email.
The Office of the Court Administrator shall mail or e-mail a certified copy of the Court Order setting the date of Arbitration and appointing the individual Board members to all counsel, pro se participants and members of the Board.
Civil cases
Page 24 | Rule 1302. Selection of Date for Arbitration and Selection of Board of Arbitration.
The Court Administrator must notify counsel and pro se parties of the arbitration date by regular USPS mail, send pro se participants certified mail with return receipt as well, and may also email parties who provided addresses; the notice must include an acknowledgment deadline.
The Office of the Court Administrator of Clearfield County shall send notification to all counsel and/or pro se parties in the case, to verify they have no conflict with the arbitration date. Contact shall be made via regular USPS mail, and, in the case of pro se participants, also by USPS Certified mail with return receipt. Additionally, an e-mail can be sent to all parties that have provided their e-mail addresses. A deadline for reply as to acknowledgement of the arbitration date shall be included in the notice.
Civil cases
Page 24 | Rule 1302. Selection of Date for Arbitration and Selection of Board of Arbitration.
A copy of each Pre-Trial Statement must be served on the three arbitrators and all other named parties.
(a) At least seven (7) days prior to the day of the scheduled arbitration, each party shall file a Pre-Trial Statement with the Clearfield County Court Administrators Office, with a copy thereof being served on each of the three members of the Board of Arbitration and all other named parties in the case.
Civil cases
Page 25 | Rule 1304. Pre-Trial Statement.
(b) In actions before the Board of Arbitration involving personal injury, the following bills may be offered and received in evidence, without further proof, for the purpose of proving the value and reasonableness of the charges for services, labor and materials, or items contained therein and where applicable, the necessity for furnishing the same, on condition that Thirty (30) days written notice prior to the day set for arbitration has been given to the adverse party or parties, or their
(b) In actions before the Board of Arbitration involving personal injury, the following bills may be offered and received in evidence, without further proof, for the purpose of proving the value and reasonableness of the charges for services, labor and materials, or items contained therein and where applicable, the necessity for furnishing the same, on condition that Thirty (30) days written notice prior to the day set for arbitration has been given to the adverse party or parties, or their
Civil cases
Page 26 | Rule 1307. Bills as Evidence in Arbitration Hearings
For property-damage repair bills and estimates to be offered without further proof, written notice must be given to the adverse party or counsel at least 30 days before arbitration, and no indication of a dispute may have been received.
(c) In actions before the Board of Arbitration involving damage to property, repair bills and estimates, when identified and itemized setting forth the charges for labor and materials, may be offered and received in evidence without further proof, for the purpose of proving the value and reasonableness of the charge, on condition that Thirty (30) days written notice prior to the day set for arbitration has been given to the adverse party or parties or their counsel and no indication has been
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To dispute the value and reasonableness of the charges, the adverse party or counsel must notify claimant’s counsel in writing at least two weeks before the hearing.
unless counsel for the adverse party or the adverse party shall notify counsel for the claimant in writing no later than Two (2) weeks prior to the day set for hearing that the value and reasonableness of the charges are disputed:
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The appellant must serve a copy of the Notice of Appeal on the adverse party or opposing counsel.
(1) The Appellant shall pay an appeal fee as required by law and shall file with the Prothonotary a Notice of Appeal and shall serve a copy thereof upon the adverse party or opposing counsel;
Civil cases
Page 28 | Rule 1308. Appeals
The parties must exchange the Inventory and Appraisal at the time designated by the Court or the Master.
(c) At such time as designated by the Court or the Master, the parties shall file and exchange Inventory and Appraisal,
Civil cases
Page 30 | Rule 1920. Divorce Master.
A party may serve up to 50 written interrogatories, including all discrete subparts, without leave or written consent; additional interrogatories may be allowed by court order upon cause shown.
Without leave of Court or written consent, any party may serve upon any other party written Interrogatories not exceeding 50 in number, including all discreet subparts. Leave to serve additional Interrogatories may be granted by Order of Court upon cause shown and consistent with the provisions of Pa.R.C.P. Rule 4005(c).
Civil cases
Page 31 | Rule 4005. Written Interrogatories to a Party.
Properly serve the opposing party and file the certificate of service no later than seven days before the scheduled hearing, or the hearing will be cancelled.
IF YOU DO NOT PROPERLY SERVE THE OPPOSING PARTY AND FILE THE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE, NO LATER THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED HEARING, THE HEARING WILL BE CANCELLED.
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After service, file the certificate of service with the Prothonotary along with proof that the documents were served.
When you have done this, the CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE MUST then be filed with the Prothonotary along with proof that the documents have been served.
Page 1 | INSTRUCTIONS: PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF A CUSTODY ORDER
After the court processes and returns the petition and order, immediately serve the defendants with certified copies of the petition and scheduling order and a blank verification form.
When this Petition and Order have been processed by the Court and returned to the Prothonotary, it is then your responsibility to immediately serve a certified copy of the PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF A CUSTODY ORDER, the scheduling ORDER, and a blank CRIMINAL RECORD / ABUSE HISTORY VERIFICATION form on the defendant(s).
Page 1 | INSTRUCTIONS: PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF A CUSTODY ORDER
The petition may be served by the specified first-class and certified-mail methods, and the signed green return-receipt card must be attached.
Mailing a certified copy of the petition using first class USPS mail, AND, via postage prepaid, ‘Certified Mail – Restricted Delivery, Return Receipt Requested’, at . (name of post office) Green ‘Return Receipt’ card, with recipient’s signature, must be attached to this document.
Page 3 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The document may be served by personally hand-delivering it to the opposing party or opposing attorney.
Personally hand delivering to the (opposing party) (opposing attorney)
Page 3 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Hiring Constable , who has provided me with proof of service (see attached)
Hiring Constable , who has provided me with proof of service (see attached)
Page 3 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The form identifies personal hand delivery to the opposing party or opposing attorney as a method of service.
Personally hand delivering to the (opposing party) (opposing attorney)
Page 6 | Certificate of Service
If the Prothonotary cannot give notice in person or by mail, notice must follow PA.R.J.A. 1901(c) or a form and manner directed by court order.
(d) When the Prothonotary is unable to give notice in person or by mail, notice of service shall be made in such form and manner as are in accordance with PA.R.J.A. 1901(c) or as the Court, by order, may direct.
Civil cases
Page 21 | Rule 319. Termination of Inactive Civil Cases.
The Prothonotary must file an affidavit or other effective proof of service for the notice of intent to terminate an inactive case.
(e) The Prothonotary shall file an affidavit of service or other effective proof of service of the herein prescribed notice of intention to terminate inactive cases.
Civil cases
Page 21 | Rule 319. Termination of Inactive Civil Cases.
The Prothonotary must mail or otherwise forward copies of the report and award to all parties or their counsel.
(a) Immediately following the hearing, unless a question of law arises which requires briefing in which case the award shall be filed no later than ten (10) days after the hearing, the Board of Arbitration shall file a report and award with the Prothonotary on the same day. The report and award shall be signed by all or a majority of the members of the Board. The Prothonotary shall mail or otherwise forward copies thereof to all parties or their counsel. The Prothonotary shall file the report and award on the docket of the case.
Civil cases
Page 26 | Rule 1306. Report and Award of Board of Arbitration
After properly serving the other party and filing the certificate of service, you may serve additional case documents by regular U.S. mail.
WHEN YOU HAVE PROPERLY SERVED THE OTHER PARTY AND YOU HAVE FILED THE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE WITH THE PROTHONOTARY, ANY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS THAT YOU FILE WITH THIS CASE CAN BE SERVED USING REGULAR U.S. MAIL.
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The certificate of service provides for documenting service by first-class U.S. mail with postage prepaid.
Depositing a copy of the same via United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, at (name of post office)
Page 6 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The certificate of service provides for documenting personal hand delivery to the opposing party or attorney.
Personally hand delivering to the (opposing party) (opposing attorney) at this address:
Page 6 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The certificate of service provides for documenting service by a constable and identifying the attached proof of service.
Hiring Constable , who has provided me with proof of service (see attached)
Page 6 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The document may be served by regular U.S. mail.
THIS DOCUMENT CAN BE SERVED USING REGULAR U.S. MAIL.
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Filing Fees and Waivers
The appellant must pay the Prothonotary the lesser of the arbitrators’ fees paid in the case or 50% of the amount in controversy; the payment is not taxable as costs or recoverable by the appellant.
(5) The Appellant shall pay to the Prothonotary for the use of the Court the total sum of the amount of the Arbitrators fees paid in the case or an amount equal to fifty (50%) percent of the amount in controversy, whichever is the lesser. The sum so paid shall not be taxed as costs in the case and shall not be recoverable by the Appellant in any proceedings.
Civil cases
Page 28 | Rule 1308. Appeals
The appellant must pay all record costs accrued through the time the appeal is taken.
(4) The Appellant shall pay all record costs accrued to the time of the taking of the appeal; and
Civil cases
Page 28 | Rule 1308. Appeals
An appellant must pay the legally required appeal fee, file a Notice of Appeal with the Prothonotary, and serve a copy on the adverse party or opposing counsel.
(1) The Appellant shall pay an appeal fee as required by law and shall file with the Prothonotary a Notice of Appeal and shall serve a copy thereof upon the adverse party or opposing counsel;
Civil cases
Page 28 | Rule 1308. Appeals
A party that misses the Master's fee payment deadline will incur an additional $100 administrative fee.
In the event that any party fails to submit the payment for the Master by the due date, an additional Administrative fee of $100.00 will be added to the delinquent party's fee for the Master's hearing.
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Each party must pay the Master's hearing fee in the amount and by the deadline set by court order; payment may be made at Chambers or mailed, and is non-refundable.
(d) In order to defray the costs of the Master's hearing, the Court will issue an order setting the amount payable by each party and setting a deadline for payment. Master's fees are payable at Judge Cherry's Chambers or mailed to J. Shirey, Judge Cherry's Chambers, 230 E. Market Street, Clearfield, Pa 16830 and any check or money order shall be made payable to the Treasurer of Clearfield County. The amount paid is non-refundable.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
An application to continue the pre-trial conference must be addressed to the Court.
(c) Any application for continuance of the conference shall be addressed to the Court.
Civil cases
Page 11 | Rule 212.4 Pre-Trial Conference
A trial-ready case may be continued once by counsel agreement without court approval, provided no jury has been selected.
(1) A case that has been properly certified as ready for jury selection and is in all other respects ready for trial may, nevertheless, be continued one time by agreement of counsel without Court approval, unless a jury has been selected.
Civil cases
Page 15 | Rule 216. Jury Selection and Continuances
After jury selection, a continuance by counsel agreement requires the attorneys’ written consent and court approval.
(2) No continuance by agreement of counsel will be permitted after a jury has been selected without the written consent of the attorneys and approval of the Court.
Civil cases
Page 15 | Rule 216. Jury Selection and Continuances
The Court may grant a continuance for a party’s or witness’s death, illness, or incapacity only after argument and presentation of evidence of that circumstance.
(3) A continuance may be granted by the Court in the exercise of its discretion due to the death, illness, or incapacity of a party or witness only after argument and the presentation of evidence of such death, illness or incapacity.
Civil cases
Page 16 | Rule 216. Jury Selection and Continuances
After arbitration is scheduled, a continuance requires Court approval, and the requestor must file a Motion for Continuance with the Prothonotary for the Court to consider it.
Once the case has been scheduled for an arbitration, no continuance shall be granted without Court approval. The requestor must file a Motion for Continuance with the Prothonotary in order for the Court to consider the request.
Civil cases
Page 25 | Rule 1303. Continuance of Arbitration Cases.
A change of counsel is not a basis for a continuance unless the Court specifically allows one.
Change of counsel will not be a basis for a continuance of any proceeding unless specifically allowed by the Court.
Civil cases
Page 5 | Rule 182. Appearances and Withdrawals.
A party's failure to file the specified financial documents is not cause to continue the hearing, and the Court may proceed without them.
(e) The failure of a party to file an income and expense statement, tax return or pay receipts shall not be cause for a continuance of the hearing date set by the Court. The Court shall have the option to proceed to a hearing without the required filings.
Civil cases
Page 30 | Rule 1910. Application for Alimony Pendente Lite, Counsel Fees, Costs and Expenses
Chambers Communication Rules
If service cannot be completed despite an attempt, advise the court no later than seven days before the scheduled hearing.
IF YOU HAVE ATTEMPTED TO SERVE THE OTHER PARTY BUT HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DO SO, YOU MUST ADVISE THE COURT NO LATER THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED HEARING DATE.
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Motions and petitions must be presented to the Court through the Court Administrator.
Motions and petitions shall be presented to the Court through the Court Administrator.
Civil cases
Page 5 | Rule 206.1 Petition Practice.
If you have tried but been unable to serve the other party, advise the court no later than seven days before the scheduled hearing.
IF YOU HAVE ATTEMPTED TO SERVE THE OTHER PARTY BUT HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DO SO, YOU MUST ADVISE THE COURT NO LATER THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED HEARING DATE.
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Contact the court office for accessibility information and make accommodation arrangements at least 72 hours before a hearing or other court business.
For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
Contact the court office for accessibility and accommodation information, and make all arrangements at least 72 hours before a hearing or other court business.
For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court.
Page 1 | AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
Contact the Court’s office about accessibility or accommodations, and make all arrangements at least 72 hours before a hearing or other court business.
For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court.
Page 5 | INSTRUCTIONS: CONTEMPT OF A CUSTODY ORDER
Contact the court office about accessibility and accommodation arrangements at least 72 hours before a hearing or other court business.
For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court.
Page 5 | AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
Contact the court office for information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations, and make all arrangements at least 72 hours before a hearing or other court business.
For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court.
Page 2 | AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
People without a lawyer are directed to visit or call the Clearfield County Court Administrator for information about hiring a lawyer and legal-service agencies.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. CLEARFIELD COUNTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR 230 EAST MARKET ST, SUITE 228 CLEARFIELD, PA 16830 814/765-2641 x 5010
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A person without a lawyer may visit or telephone the Clearfield County Court Administrator for information about hiring a lawyer or finding reduced-fee or no-fee legal services.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. CLEARFIELD COUNTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR 230 EAST MARKET ST, SUITE 228 CLEARFIELD, PA 16830 814/765-2641 x 5010
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