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Judge David C. James

Judge • Court of Common Pleas of Columbia County, Pennsylvania

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Court-wide rules

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Court of Common Pleas of Columbia County, Pennsylvania publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 109 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Transcript request

    A party requesting an ordinary transcript must file the original request with the appropriate clerk’s office.

  • Applies to
    Praecipe to transmit record

    When related claims are resolved by written agreement, a copy of the agreement may be attached to the praecipe with an appropriate proposed decree.

  • Applies to
    Proposed decree

    If related claims remain pending, the proposed decree must reserve the court's jurisdiction over those issues.

Fees

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  • A private litigant requesting a transcript must pay the assigned court reporter 75% of the transcript’s estimated total cost.

  • Checks must be payable to The 26th Judicial District and delivered to the court reporter, who must remit received payments to the specified clerk’s office.

  • The assigned court reporter must prepare the transcript upon receipt of the 75% deposit.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Transcript request

    The requesting party must serve copies of the formal transcript request on the presiding judge, assigned court reporter, District Court Administrator, and opposing counsel or an unrepresented opposing party.

  • Applies to
    Transcript request

    Copies of a request for a daily, expedited, or same-day transcript must be served as provided in Section (C).

  • The moving party is responsible for service under applicable law and any special instructions from the Court.

Filing Timing

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  • A written request for a daily, expedited, or same-day transcript must be submitted to the appropriate filing office at least 10 days before the proceeding.

  • 2. An appraisal or opinion letter (at the discretion of the Court or issuing authority) of the real estate made within thirty (30) days of the bail motion by a licensed real estate broker or appraiser; and

  • The respondent must file an answer to the petition within 20 days after service.

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