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Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Paul E. Cherry

Judge • Court of Common Pleas of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Court of Common Pleas of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 206 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Petition for limited access

    The petition form requests the name and address of the judge who accepted the plea or heard the case and, if available, the affiant’s name and mailing address.

  • Applies to
    Petition for limited access

    The petition must identify the charges as they appear on the charging document, state each charge’s disposition, and include additional sheets if necessary.

  • Applies to
    Petition for limited access

    The petition must state the reasons for the limited-access order and include additional sheets if necessary.

Service

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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.

  • 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.

  • Service
    Mail

    The document may be served by regular U.S. mail.

Filing Timing

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  • The Certificate of Service must be filed no later than seven days before the scheduled hearing or the hearing will be cancelled.

  • 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.

  • File the signed and dated Certificate of Service with the Prothonotary before any further action can be taken on the petition.

Communication

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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.

  • Contact the court office for accessibility and accommodation information, and make all arrangements at least 72 hours before a hearing or other court business.

  • If service cannot be completed despite an attempt, advise the court no later than seven days before the scheduled hearing.

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