Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

The District Court Administrator must email one copy of the local rule to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

File one (1) copy to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts via email to admin.rules@pacourts.us.

Page 2 | Order

The District Court Administrator must submit two paper copies and one electronic copy in Microsoft Word format only to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication.

File two (2) paper copies and one (1) electronic copy in a Microsoft Word format only to bulletin@palrb.us with the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

Page 2 | Order

Transcripts and associated documents must be electronically scanned and transmitted to the Clerk of Courts in digital format instead of as physical paper.

Pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 547, all transcripts and any associated documents shall be electronically scanned and transmitted to the Clerk of Courts within 5 business days, in digital format in lieu of transmitting the physical paper transcript and associated documents.

Criminal cases

Page 2 | Rule 547. Transmittal of Transcript and Associated Documents.

Transcripts and associated documents must be electronically scanned and transmitted to the Clerk of Courts in digital format within five business days, instead of being sent as physical paper.

Pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 460, upon the filing of a Notice of Appeal, the Clerk of Courts shall assign a Common Pleas docket number and notify the Magisterial District Court that all transcripts and any associated documents shall be electronically scanned and transmitted to the Clerk of Courts within 5 business days, in digital format in lieu of transmitting the physical paper transcript and associated documents.

Criminal cases

Page 2 | Rule 460. Notice of Appeal; Transmittal of Transcript and Associated Documents.

Counsel and unrepresented parties must register with the Prothonotary's Office before accessing the Electronic Filing System.

To obtain access to the Electronic Filing System, counsel or any unrepresented party must first register with the Prothonotary's Office for a Username and Password.

Civil cases

Page 2 | (c) Access

All legal papers must be filed electronically with the Prothonotary through the Electronic Filing System.

The Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas requires mandatory electronic filing of all legal papers with the Prothonotary through its Electronic Filing System, as well as the electronic service of such papers, under terms more specifically provided in Pa.R.C.P. 205.4.

Civil cases

Page 2 | (a) Mandatory Electronic Filing

The Court Administrator must email one certified copy of the Order to the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts.

(a) File one (1) certified copy of this Order with the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts via email to admin.rules@pacourts.us;

Criminal cases

Page 2 | ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER

The Court Administrator must email two certified copies and one electronic Microsoft Word copy of the Order to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication.

(b) File two (2) certified copies and (1) electronic copy in a Microsoft Word format of this Order with the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin via bulletin@palrb.us;

Criminal cases

Page 2 | ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER

A document electronically filed to the wrong docket must be noted as an error, hidden from public access, and filed to the correct electronic docket.

If a document is erroneously electronically filed to the wrong docket, the docket note shall summarize the error and the document shall be hidden from public access. The document shall then be filed to the correct electronic docket.

Page 5 | PRELIMINARY RULES, Rule 4. Erroneous Entries

Counsel and unrepresented parties must register with the Prothonotary’s Office for a username and password before accessing the Electronic Filing System.

To obtain access to the Electronic Filing System, counsel or any unrepresented party must first register with the Prothonotary’s Office for a Username and Password.

Page 7 | Rule 205.4(c)(2) Access

The Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas requires mandatory electronic filing of all legal papers with the Prothonotary through its Electronic Filing System, as well as the electronic service of such papers, under terms more specifically provided in Pa.R.C.P. 205.4.

The Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas requires mandatory electronic filing of all legal papers with the Prothonotary through its Electronic Filing System, as well as the electronic service of such papers, under terms more specifically provided in Pa.R.C.P. 205.4.

Page 7 | Rule 205.4(a)(1) Mandatory Electronic Filing

Transcripts and associated documents must be electronically scanned and transmitted to the Clerk of Courts in digital format rather than transmitted as physical paper.

Pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 460, upon the filing of a Notice of Appeal, the Clerk of Courts shall assign a Common Pleas docket number and notify the Magisterial District Court that all transcripts and any associated documents shall be electronically scanned and transmitted to the Clerk of Courts within 5 business days, in digital format in lieu of transmitting the physical paper transcript and associated documents.

Page 30 | Rule 460. Notice of Appeal; Transmittal of Transcript and Associated Documents

Attorneys and self-represented parties who file legal papers electronically must establish a PACFile account through the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal.

Attorneys or self-represented parties who file legal papers electronically must establish a PACFile account using the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal.

Page 34 | Rule 576.1. Electronic Filing in Criminal Dockets

Notices of Appeal must be filed directly with the Clerk of Courts in physical paper format, not electronically.

Notices of Appeal, which must be filed directly with the Clerk of Courts in physical paper format.

Page 34 | Rule 576.1. Electronic Filing in Criminal Dockets

Search-warrant and arrest-warrant applications, most grand-jury materials, authorized ex parte submissions, sealed submissions, and exhibits offered into evidence may not be filed electronically, subject to the stated grand-jury exceptions.

The following documents are excluded from the definition of “legal paper” and are therefore prohibited from being filed electronically: (i) applications for search warrants, (ii) applications for arrest warrants, (iii) any grand jury materials, except the indicting grand jury indictment or the investigating grand jury presentment, (iv) submissions filed ex parte as authorized by law, (v) submissions filed or authorized to be filed under seal, and (vi) exhibits offered into evidence, whether or not admitted, in a court proceeding;

Page 34 | Rule 576.1. Electronic Filing in Criminal Dockets

PACFile is the exclusive system for electronic filing.

the PACFile electronic filing system, developed and administered by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, is the exclusive system for electronic filing.

Page 34 | Rule 576.1. Electronic Filing in Criminal Dockets

Ex parte submissions, exhibits offered into evidence, and Notices of Appeal may not be filed electronically.

The following documents are excluded from the definition of ''legal paper'' and are therefore prohibited from being filed electronically: (i) Submissions filed ex parte as authorized by law; (ii) exhibits offered into evidence, whether or not admitted, in a court proceeding. (iii) Notices of Appeal, which must be filed directly with the Clerk of Courts in physical paper format.

Page 35 | Rule 1205. Electronic Filing and Service of Juvenile Court Legal Papers

PACFile is the exclusive system for electronic filing.

''the system,'' the PACFile electronic filing system, developed and administered by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, is the exclusive system for electronic filing.

Page 36 | Rule 1205. Electronic Filing and Service of Juvenile Court Legal Papers

Requests for new, previously untranscribed transcripts must be submitted through FTR Justice Cloud and include all elements required by the state court administrator’s form.

All requests for new, previously untranscribed transcripts shall be submitted to the district court administrator’s office, utilizing the FTR Justice Cloud platform, available through the Court Website, which shall include all elements required in the form provided by the state court administrator.

Page 37 | Rule 4007(a)

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

(a) File one (1) certified copy of this Order with the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts via email to admin.rules@pacourts.us;

Civil cases

Page 1 | Administrative Filing and Publication Requirements

The Court Administrator must file two certified copies and one electronic Microsoft Word copy of the Order with the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, via the stated email address.

(b) File two (2) certified copies and (1) electronic copy in a Microsoft Word format of this Order with the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin via bulletin@palrb.us;

Civil cases

Page 1 | Administrative Filing and Publication Requirements

Filing delays, disruptions, interruptions, and refusals must be resolved using the process in Pa.R.C.P. 205.4(e).

Filing delays, disruptions, interruptions, or refusals of filings shall be resolved by the process outlined in Pa.R.C.P. 205.4(e).

Civil cases

Page 2 | (e) Resolving Filing Concerns

The Electronic Filing System must be accessible through the Prothonotary website except during required maintenance.

The Prothonotary shall always provide access to its Electronic Filing System, except during periods of required maintenance, through the Cumberland County Prothonotary website.

Page 7 | Rule 205.4(c)(1) Access

(2) Such application should be prepared in the form of a Petition to Waive All or a Portion of the Transcript Costs and filed in the appropriate filing office.

(2) Such application should be prepared in the form of a Petition to Waive All or a Portion of the Transcript Costs and filed in the appropriate filing office.

Page 38 | Rule 4008(b)(2)

Electronic filing of legal papers through PACFile is permitted but not mandatory.

Legal papers may be filed electronically using the PACFile electronic filing system pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 576.1. Electronic filing is permissive and not mandatory.

Page 34 | Rule 576.1. Electronic Filing in Criminal Dockets

Juvenile Court legal papers may, but are not required to, be filed electronically using PACFile.

Legal papers may be filed electronically using the PACFile electronic filing system pursuant to Pa.R.J.P. 1205. Electronic filing is permissive and not mandatory.

Page 35 | Rule 1205. Electronic Filing and Service of Juvenile Court Legal Papers

Attorneys and self-represented parties who are unable or unwilling to e-file may file their legal papers in physical paper format.

Attorneys or self-represented parties who are unable or unwilling to participate in electronic filing of documents are permitted to file and serve the legal papers in a physical paper format.

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Attorneys and self-represented parties who are unable or unwilling to e-file may file and serve papers physically and may receive physical copies of papers filed electronically.

Attorneys or self-represented parties who are unable or unwilling to participate in electronic filing of documents are permitted to file and serve the legal papers in a physical paper format and be served legal papers in a physical format which were electronically filed.

Page 36 | Rule 1205. Electronic Filing and Service of Juvenile Court Legal Papers

The Discovery Report and Recommendation must be filed with the Clerk following an agreement or hearing.

Following an agreement or hearing, the Discovery Report and Recommendation shall be filed with the Clerk.

Page 3 | ORPHANS' COURT — CHAPTER VII. RULES RELATING TO PRE-HEARING AND HEARING PROCEDURE

For a complex case or novel legal issue, either party seeking oral argument must file and serve a motion containing the request within 60 days after filing the preliminary objections.

If either party wishes to request oral argument (for complex cases or novel legal issues), they must file with the Prothonotary, and serve upon all parties, a motion containing the request within sixty (60) days following the filing of the preliminary objections.

Page 6 | Rule 1028(c). Preliminary Objections

The objecting party must file its brief with the Prothonotary at the same time as the preliminary objections; an untimely brief may alone support denial of relief.

The objecting party shall file a brief with the Prothonotary simultaneously with the preliminary objections. If the brief is not timely filed, the Court may deny the relief sought on that basis alone.

Page 6 | Rule 1028(c). Preliminary Objections

The responding party must file its brief within 30 days after service of the objecting party’s brief and comply with the requirements of subsections (a)(1)–(4).

Within thirty (30) days of the date of service of the objecting party's brief, the responding party shall file and serve a brief in accordance with the requirements of subsections (a)(1-4) of this rule.

Page 6 | Rule 1028(c). Preliminary Objections

If preliminary objections are resolved before the argument date, a praecipe to withdraw the listing must be filed immediately.

If the preliminary objections resolve prior to the argument court date, a preacipe to withdraw the listing shall be filed immediately.

Page 7 | CIVIL — CHAPTER III. PLEADINGS

The custody conference officer must submit the Conference Summary Report and proposed orders to the Court Administrator's Office within seven days after the conciliation conference.

Within seven (7) days following a conciliation conference, the custody conference officer will submit their Conference Summary Report and proposed order(s) to the Court Administrator's Office for assignment to a judge:

Page 8 | CHAPTER VI. CUSTODY

If all claims pending before the Hearing Officer are withdrawn or settled, the Motion to Vacate Hearing Officer must be filed before entry of the final divorce decree.

If the parties withdraw or settle all claims pending before the Hearing Officer, a Motion to Vacate Hearing Officer shall be filed prior to entry of the final divorce decree.

Page 13 | CIVIL — CHAPTER VII. DIVORCE

Except for arraignments by first-class mail, arraignment must occur no later than 10 days after the information is filed, unless waived by a represented defendant or postponed by the court for cause shown.

Except when arraignment is done via first class mail, arraignment shall take place no later than ten (10) days after the information has been filed, unless waived by a defendant who has counsel, or is otherwise postponed by the court for cause shown.

Page 14 | CRIMINAL — Rule 571. Acknowledgment Of Arraignment

For an arraignment by first-class mail, the completed Acknowledgment of Arraignment form must be filed with the Clerk before the date set for arraignment.

If defense counsel chooses to have the defendant arraigned via first class mail, then the defendant and their counsel must complete the Acknowledgment of Arraignment form as provided by the Court; and file the Acknowledgment of Arraignment form with the Clerk of Court before the date set for arraignment.

Page 14 | CRIMINAL — Rule 571. Acknowledgment Of Arraignment

The defendant and counsel, if counsel has appeared, must receive written notice of arraignment no later than five days before the scheduled arraignment date.

Defendant and counsel, if an appearance has been entered, shall receive written notice of the arraignment no later than five (5) days before the date scheduled for the arraignment.

Page 14 | CRIMINAL — Rule 571. Acknowledgment Of Arraignment

When multiple custodians are involved, exhibits and the index pass from custodian to custodian, and the final custodian must file them with the records office within 5 business days after the proceeding concludes.

If multiple custodians are involved with a proceeding, the first custodian shall provide the subsequent custodian (and so on, if more than two custodians) with the submitted exhibits and index of exhibits. The custodian at the conclusion of the proceeding shall file with the appropriate records office all submitted exhibits and index of exhibits within 5 business days of the conclusion of the proceeding.

Page 15 | Rule 5102. General Provisions

The sole custodian must file all submitted exhibits and the exhibit index with the records office within 5 business days after the proceeding concludes.

If only one custodian is involved with a proceeding, they shall file with the appropriate records office all submitted exhibits and index of exhibits within 5 business days of the conclusion of the proceeding.

Page 15 | Rule 5102. General Provisions

The Clerk of Courts must assign a Common Pleas docket number within two business days after receiving the electronically scanned transcript and associated documents.

The Clerk of Courts shall assign a Common Pleas docket number to all criminal cases within 2 business days of transmission of the electronically scanned transcript and any associated documents by the issuing authority.

Criminal cases

Page 2 | Rule 113. Criminal Case File and Docket Entries.

After a Notice of Appeal is filed, transcripts and associated documents must be transmitted to the Clerk of Courts within five business days.

Pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 460, upon the filing of a Notice of Appeal, the Clerk of Courts shall assign a Common Pleas docket number and notify the Magisterial District Court that all transcripts and any associated documents shall be electronically scanned and transmitted to the Clerk of Courts within 5 business days, in digital format in lieu of transmitting the physical paper transcript and associated documents.

Criminal cases

Page 2 | Rule 460. Notice of Appeal; Transmittal of Transcript and Associated Documents.

The Clerk of Courts must assign a Common Pleas docket number within two business days after the transcript and associated documents are transmitted.

The Clerk of Courts shall assign a Common Pleas docket number to all cases within 2 business days of transmission of the transcript and any associated documents.

Criminal cases

Page 2 | Rule 547. Transmittal of Transcript and Associated Documents.

Transcripts and associated documents must be electronically scanned and transmitted to the Clerk of Courts within five business days.

Pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 547, all transcripts and any associated documents shall be electronically scanned and transmitted to the Clerk of Courts within 5 business days, in digital format in lieu of transmitting the physical paper transcript and associated documents.

Criminal cases

Page 2 | Rule 547. Transmittal of Transcript and Associated Documents.

After review, the Prothonotary must notify the filing party whether the legal paper was accepted as filed or refused.

After review of the legal paper, the Prothonotary shall provide the filing party with e-mail notification, or notification on the Cumberland County Electronic Filing System, that the legal paper has been accepted for filing ("filed") or refused and not accepted for filing.

Civil cases

Page 2 | (f) Administrative Procedures

Requests for payment for services performed in December are due to the Court by January 15 of the following year, with no exceptions.

Due to budgetary considerations, requests for payment for services performed December 1 through December 31 of any year shall be submitted to the Court no later than January 15 of the following year. No exceptions shall be granted.

Page 3 | Requests for Payment

The objecting party must file its brief at the same time as the preliminary objections.

The objecting party shall file a brief with the Prothonotary simultaneously with the preliminary objections.

Page 4 | Rule 1028. Preliminary Objections

The responding party must file and serve its brief within 30 days after service of the objecting party’s brief, complying with the requirements in subsections (a)(1)–(4).

Within thirty (30) days of the date of service of the objecting party’s brief, the responding party shall file and serve a brief in accordance with the requirements of subsections (a)(1-4) of this rule.

Page 4 | Rule 1028. Preliminary Objections

A party seeking oral argument for a complex case or novel legal issue must file and serve a motion requesting it within 60 days after the preliminary objections are filed.

If either party wishes to request oral argument (for complex cases or novel legal issues), they must file with the Prothonotary, and serve upon all parties, a motion containing the request within sixty (60) days following the filing of the preliminary objections.

Page 4 | Rule 1028. Preliminary Objections

If preliminary objections resolve before the argument court date, a praecipe to withdraw the listing must be filed immediately.

(j) If the preliminary objections resolve prior to the argument court date, a preacipe to withdraw the listing shall be filed immediately.

Page 5 | Chapter VII. Rules Relating to Pre-Hearing and Hearing Procedure

Within seven days after the conciliation conference, the custody conference officer must submit the Conference Summary Report and proposed orders to the Court Administrator’s Office for assignment to a judge.

(f) Within seven (7) days following a conciliation conference, the custody conference officer will submit their Conference Summary Report and proposed order(s) to the Court Administrator’s Office for assignment to a judge:

Page 6 | CHAPTER VI. CUSTODY — Rule 1915.3-3. Custody Conciliation Conference

If the parties withdraw or settle all claims before the Hearing Officer, a motion to vacate must be filed before entry of the final divorce decree.

If the parties withdraw or settle all claims pending before the Hearing Officer, a Motion to Vacate Hearing Officer shall be filed prior to entry of the final divorce decree.

Page 10 | (h) Vacating the Hearing Officer

Except for arraignments by first-class mail, arraignment must occur within ten days after the information is filed, unless waived by a represented defendant or postponed by the court for cause.

(c) Except when arraignment is done via first class mail, arraignment shall take place no later than ten (10) days after the information has been filed, unless waived by a defendant who has counsel, or is otherwise postponed by the court for cause shown.

Page 11 | Rule 571. Acknowledgment Of Arraignment

For arraignment by first-class mail, the defendant and counsel must complete the Court-provided acknowledgment form and file it with the Clerk before the arraignment date.

(b) If defense counsel chooses to have the defendant arraigned via first class mail, then the defendant and their counsel must complete the Acknowledgment of Arraignment form as provided by the Court; and file the Acknowledgment of Arraignment form with the Clerk of Court before the date set for arraignment.

Page 11 | Rule 571. Acknowledgment Of Arraignment

When one custodian is involved, that custodian must file all submitted exhibits and the exhibit index with the appropriate records office within five business days after the proceeding concludes.

(1) If only one custodian is involved with a proceeding, they shall file with the appropriate records office all submitted exhibits and index of exhibits within 5 business days of the conclusion of the proceeding.

Page 12 | Rule 5102. General Provisions

When multiple custodians are involved, each must pass the exhibits and index to the next custodian, and the final custodian must file them within five business days after the proceeding concludes.

(2) If multiple custodians are involved with a proceeding, the first custodian shall provide the subsequent custodian (and so on, if more than two custodians) with the submitted exhibits and index of exhibits. The custodian at the conclusion of the proceeding shall file with the appropriate records office all submitted exhibits and index of exhibits within 5 business days of the conclusion of the proceeding.

Page 12 | Rule 5102. General Provisions

The trial list for cases at law closes seven weeks before the first day of trials.

The trial list for cases at law shall close seven (7) weeks before the first day of trials.

Page 9 | Rule 212.1-3. Listing for Jury Trial

Each party must file and serve its pretrial memorandum no later than the Friday before the pretrial conference.

No later than Friday prior to the pretrial conference, each party to a civil action shall file (and serve a copy on all other parties) a pretrial memorandum with the Prothonotary, who will transmit it to the Court Administrator.

Page 10 | Rule 212.2. Pretrial Memorandum

The appellant must file a brief within 40 days after notice that the local agency’s complete record was filed.

(1) The appellant shall file a brief within forty (40) days after the date the Prothonotary gives notice of the filing of the local agency’s complete record.

Page 11 | Rule 330. Land Use Appeals

The responding party must file its brief within 30 days after service of the objecting party’s brief.

Within thirty (30) days of the date of service of the objecting party’s brief, the responding party shall file and serve a brief in accordance with the requirements of subsections (a)(1-4) of this rule.

Page 12 | Rule 1028(c). Preliminary Objections

Each other party must file a responsive brief within 30 days after service of the appellant’s brief.

(2) Each other party shall file a responsive brief within thirty (30) days after service of appellant’s brief.

Page 12 | Rule 330. Land Use Appeals

If preliminary objections are resolved before the argument court date, a praecipe to withdraw the listing must be filed immediately.

If the preliminary objections resolve prior to the argument court date, a preacipe to withdraw the listing shall be filed immediately.

Page 12 | Rule 1028(c). Preliminary Objections

The objecting party must file its brief with the Prothonotary at the same time as the preliminary objections.

The objecting party shall file a brief with the Prothonotary simultaneously with the preliminary objections.

Page 12 | Rule 1028(c). Preliminary Objections

The discovery hearing officer must notify all parties in interest of the hearing at least 20 days beforehand.

Following the entry of an appointment order, the discovery hearing officer shall schedule a hearing and give notice thereof to all parties in interest at least twenty days prior to the hearing in accordance with Chapter IV of the PA. Orphans' Court Rules.

Page 3 | ORPHANS' COURT — CHAPTER VII. RULES RELATING TO PRE-HEARING AND HEARING PROCEDURE

The responding party must serve its brief within 30 days after service of the objecting party’s brief.

Within thirty (30) days of the date of service of the objecting party's brief, the responding party shall file and serve a brief in accordance with the requirements of subsections (a)(1-4) of this rule.

Page 6 | Rule 1028(c). Preliminary Objections

A motion requesting oral argument must be served on all parties within 60 days after filing the preliminary objections.

If either party wishes to request oral argument (for complex cases or novel legal issues), they must file with the Prothonotary, and serve upon all parties, a motion containing the request within sixty (60) days following the filing of the preliminary objections.

Page 6 | Rule 1028(c). Preliminary Objections

The objecting party must immediately serve its brief on opposing counsel and any unrepresented party and file an affidavit of service.

The objecting party shall immediately serve a copy of the brief upon opposing counsel and any unrepresented party and shall file an affidavit of service.

Page 6 | Rule 1028(c). Preliminary Objections

If no agreement is reached, the Hearing Officer will file and serve a Report and Recommendation addressing discovery exchange and, if appropriate, appointment-fee apportionment.

If no agreement can be reached, the Hearing Officer will hear argument and file and serve a Report and Recommendation outlining the required exchange of discovery, as well as an apportionment of the fees for appointment, if appropriate.

Page 11 | Rule 1920.51-1. Appointment of Divorce Hearing Officer for Discovery

After the hearings, the Hearing Officer will file and serve a Final Report and Recommendation addressing outstanding economic claims and, if appropriate, appointment-fee apportionment.

Following the hearing(s), the Divorce Hearing Officer will file and serve a Final Report and Recommendation addressing all outstanding economic claims, as well as an apportionment of the fees for appointment if appropriate.

Page 12 | Rule 1920.51-2. Hearing

The completed motion and proposed order must be filed with the Prothonotary and served on the other party.

The completed motion and proposed order shall be filed with the Prothonotary and served upon the other party.

Page 12 | Rule 1920.51-2. Appointment of Divorce Hearing Officer for Ancillary Claims

After a preliminary hearing or its waiver, the Magisterial District Judge must execute and personally give the defendant a completed subpoena to appear for formal arraignment.

A completed subpoena to appear for formal arraignment shall be executed and given personally to the defendant by the Magisterial District Judge following a preliminary hearing on the charges or a waiver thereof.

Page 14 | CRIMINAL — Rule 571. Acknowledgment Of Arraignment

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, or a designee if the Defendant is outside the county, must make ongoing reasonable efforts to personally serve the listed documents during the 48 hours after the initial petition is filed.

the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, through a designee if the Defendant is located outside of this county, shall make ongoing, reasonable efforts to personally serve the Defendant with the Petition, Temporary Order, and Notice of Hearing and Order during the 48 hours following the filing of the initial petition in a Protection From Abuse or a Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation matter.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Service of Temporary Protection From Abuse and Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation Orders

When service is made by phone, a reasonable attempt must be made to ensure the Defendant can receive a physical or digital copy of the listed documents.

If service is made by phone, a reasonable attempt shall be made to ensure that the Defendant is able to receive a physical or digital copy of the Petition, Temporary Order, and Notice of Hearing and Order.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Service of Temporary Protection From Abuse and Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation Orders

If personal service is not effectuated within 48 hours, the Sheriff’s Office may serve by phone, email, mail, or commercial carrier.

If personal service cannot be effectuated within 48 hours, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is hereby authorized to effectuate service via phone, email, mail, or commercial carrier.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Service of Temporary Protection From Abuse and Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation Orders

Court notices, orders, and judgments must be electronically served through the Electronic Filing System on parties who have previously filed electronically in the case.

Copies of all Notices, Orders or Judgments from the Court in any action shall be served by electronic transmission through the Electronic Filing System to all parties who have previously submitted electronic filings in the same case.

Civil cases

Page 2 | (g) Service

Legal papers must be served electronically under the terms of Pa.R.C.P. 205.4.

The Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas requires mandatory electronic filing of all legal papers with the Prothonotary through its Electronic Filing System, as well as the electronic service of such papers, under terms more specifically provided in Pa.R.C.P. 205.4.

Civil cases

Page 2 | (a) Mandatory Electronic Filing

The Prothonotary must notify the referenced party or parties by facsimile, other electronic means, or hard copy.

the Prothonotary shall provide notice by facsimile, other electronic means, or by forwarding a hard copy to said party or parties.

Civil cases

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After an appointment order, the discovery hearing officer must schedule a hearing and notify all parties in interest at least twenty days before it.

(a) Following the entry of an appointment order, the discovery hearing officer shall schedule a hearing and give notice thereof to all parties in interest at least twenty days prior to the hearing in accordance with Chapter IV of the PA. Orphans’ Court Rules.

Page 1 | Rule 7.1 Discovery Motions

A party requesting oral argument must serve the motion containing the request on all parties.

If either party wishes to request oral argument (for complex cases or novel legal issues), they must file with the Prothonotary, and serve upon all parties, a motion containing the request within sixty (60) days following the filing of the preliminary objections.

Page 4 | Rule 1028. Preliminary Objections

The responding party must serve its brief within 30 days after service of the objecting party’s brief and comply with the requirements in subsections (a)(1)–(4).

Within thirty (30) days of the date of service of the objecting party’s brief, the responding party shall file and serve a brief in accordance with the requirements of subsections (a)(1-4) of this rule.

Page 4 | Rule 1028. Preliminary Objections

The objecting party must immediately serve the brief on opposing counsel and any unrepresented party and file an affidavit of service.

The objecting party shall immediately serve a copy of the brief upon opposing counsel and any unrepresented party and shall file an affidavit of service.

Page 4 | Rule 1028. Preliminary Objections

If the parties do not reach agreement, the Hearing Officer must file and serve a Report and Recommendation outlining the required discovery exchange and, if appropriate, apportionment of appointment fees.

If no agreement can be reached, the Hearing Officer will hear argument and file and serve a Report and Recommendation outlining the required exchange of discovery, as well as an apportionment of the fees for appointment, if appropriate.

Page 8 | Rule 1920.51-1(b)(2)

The completed appointment motion and proposed order must be served on the other party.

The completed motion and proposed order shall be filed with the Prothonotary and served upon the other party.

Page 9 | (b) Appointment

The defendant and counsel of record must receive written arraignment notice at least five days before the scheduled arraignment.

Defendant and counsel, if an appearance has been entered, shall receive written notice of the arraignment no later than five (5) days before the date scheduled for the arraignment.

Page 11 | Rule 571. Acknowledgment Of Arraignment

(2) A completed subpoena to appear for formal arraignment shall be executed and given personally to the defendant by the Magisterial District Judge following a preliminary hearing on the charges or a waiver thereof.

(2) A completed subpoena to appear for formal arraignment shall be executed and given personally to the defendant by the Magisterial District Judge following a preliminary hearing on the charges or a waiver thereof.

Page 11 | Rule 571. Acknowledgment Of Arraignment

Court notices, orders, and judgments must be electronically served through the system on parties who have e-filed in the case; parties who have not e-filed receive notice by fax, other electronic means, or hard copy.

Copies of all Notices, Orders or Judgments from the Court in any action shall be served by electronic transmission through the Electronic Filing System to all parties who have previously submitted electronic filings in the same case. If a party or parties have not yet submitted electronic filing in a particular case, then the Prothonotary shall provide notice by facsimile, other electronic means, or by forwarding a hard copy to said party or parties.

Page 7 | Rule 205.4(g) Service

The party listing a case for jury trial must promptly serve the praecipe on all other parties.

The party listing the case for trial shall promptly serve a copy of the praecipe on all other parties.

Page 9 | Rule 212.1-3. Listing for Jury Trial

When the Court directs that a case be listed for jury trial, the Prothonotary must give counsel notice of the listing.

Where a case is listed for jury trial by direction of the Court, notice of such listing shall be given to counsel by the Prothonotary.

Page 10 | Rule 212.1-3. Listing for Jury Trial

Each party must serve a copy of its pretrial memorandum on all other parties by the Friday before the pretrial conference.

No later than Friday prior to the pretrial conference, each party to a civil action shall file (and serve a copy on all other parties) a pretrial memorandum with the Prothonotary, who will transmit it to the Court Administrator.

Page 10 | Rule 212.2. Pretrial Memorandum

The Prothonotary must immediately serve the conference motion on the assigned judge.

The Prothonotary shall immediately serve a copy of the motion upon the assigned judge.

Page 11 | Rule 330. Land Use Appeals

Within thirty (30) days of the date of service of the objecting party’s brief, the responding party shall file and serve a brief in accordance with the requirements of subsections (a)(1-4) of this rule.

Within thirty (30) days of the date of service of the objecting party’s brief, the responding party shall file and serve a brief in accordance with the requirements of subsections (a)(1-4) of this rule.

Page 12 | Rule 1028(c). Preliminary Objections

The objecting party must immediately serve the brief on opposing counsel and any unrepresented party and file an affidavit of service.

The objecting party shall immediately serve a copy of the brief upon opposing counsel and any unrepresented party and shall file an affidavit of service.

Page 12 | Rule 1028(c). Preliminary Objections

A party entitled to costs must serve the bill of costs on the opposing party or that party’s attorney.

A party entitled to costs shall file a bill of costs with the Prothonotary which shall be served upon the opposing party or their attorney.

Page 12 | Rule 367. Bill of Costs

A party seeking oral argument in a complex case or on a novel legal issue must serve the motion containing the request on all parties.

If either party wishes to request oral argument (for complex cases or novel legal issues), they must file with the Prothonotary, and serve upon all parties, a motion containing the request within sixty (60) days following the filing of the preliminary objections.

Page 12 | Rule 1028(c). Preliminary Objections

The non-requesting parent must be noticed to respond with their choice or choices and required information.

The non-requesting parent will be noticed to respond to the request with their choice(s) and required information.

Page 17 | Rule 1915.11. Parenting Coordination

The completed appointment motion and proposed order must be filed with the Prothonotary and served on the other party.

The completed motion and proposed order shall be filed with the Prothonotary and served upon the other party.

Page 19 | Rule 1920.51-2. Appointment of Divorce Hearing Officer for Ancillary Claims

Disposition of Matters after Pleadings are Closed - No Answer. If no responsive pleading is filed, upon proof of service of the citation or notice and the petition, the Court may grant the desired relief requested.

Disposition of Matters after Pleadings are Closed - No Answer. If no responsive pleading is filed, upon proof of service of the citation or notice and the petition, the Court may grant the desired relief requested.

Page 23 | Rule 3.7. Time for Filing and Service of Responsive Pleadings

The requesting party must pay the initial administrative fee, which may be reapportioned or waived on a motion showing good cause.

The party requesting the appointment shall pay to the Prothonotary an initial administrative fee as listed on the Prothonotary's Fee Schedule, although this fee may be reapportioned between the parties by the Hearing Officer or waived following a motion to the Court demonstrating good cause.

Page 11 | Rule 1920.51-2. Appointment of Divorce Hearing Officer for Ancillary Claims

The filing party must pay the electronic filing cost by an approved credit or debit card, including one of the listed cards.

A filing party shall pay the cost of the electronic filing of a legal paper by approved credit or debit card. The following cards have been approved for payment of the electronic filing: American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa.

Civil cases

Page 2 | (d) Payment Method

The party requesting appointment of the Divorce Hearing Officer must pay the Prothonotary the initial administrative fee listed on the Fee Schedule.

The party requesting the appointment shall pay to the Prothonotary an initial administrative fee as listed on the Prothonotary’s Fee Schedule,

Page 8 | Rule 1920.51-2(a)

The assessment proceeds are directed to the CVSC and Local Victim Services Fund, with costs above $60 split 30% and 70%, respectively.

(1) Cost imposed under subsection (a) of 18 P.S. § 11.1101 shall be paid into the newly established fund entitled, Crime Victim Services and Compensation Fund “CVSC”. This fund will replace both the existing Crime Victims Compensation Fund and the Victim Services Fund. (2) Thirty (30) percent of any costs in excess of $60.00 shall be paid to Crime Victim Services and Compensation Fund (“CVSC”). (3) Seventy (70) percent of any costs in excess of $60.00 shall be paid to the Local Victim Services Fund to be established and administered by the Cumberland County Treasurer. The money in this fund shall only be used for victim services.

Criminal cases

Page 1 | ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER

A $100 assessment is imposed in all criminal cases in the Judicial District unless the Court orders otherwise.

it is hereby ordered that this Court approves the assessment of $100.00, unless otherwise ordered by the Court, to the Crime Victim Services and Compensation Fund “CVSC” and the Local Victim Services Fund. This Cost shall be imposed on all criminal cases at both the Magisterial District Courts and the Court of Common Pleas of this Judicial District, notwithstanding any statutory provision to the contrary.

Criminal cases

Page 1 | ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER

The filing party must pay the electronic filing cost by an approved credit or debit card; American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa are approved.

A filing party shall pay the cost of the electronic filing of a legal paper by approved credit or debit card. The following cards have been approved for payment of the electronic filing: American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa.

Page 7 | Rule 205.4(d) Payment Method

A parent may request reduced or waived parenting coordination fees in writing, optionally using the designated in forma pauperis form, and the court must assess ability to pay based on need.

(2) Waiver of fees or reduced fees. Upon written request of a parent, which may be filed using the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania form designated a Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, CPCMS 2046, the court shall engage in a need-based assessment of a parent’s ability to pay, so that indigent or low-income parents may participate in the parenting coordination program at a reduced fee or, as appropriate, no fee.

Page 17 | Rule 1915.11. Parenting Coordination

The requesting party must pay the scheduled initial administrative fee, which may be reapportioned or waived for good cause on motion to the Court.

The party requesting the appointment shall pay to the Prothonotary an initial administrative fee as listed on the Prothonotary’s Fee Schedule, although this fee may be reapportioned between the parties by the Hearing Officer or waived following a motion to the Court demonstrating good cause.

Page 19 | Rule 1920.51-2. Appointment of Divorce Hearing Officer for Ancillary Claims

Applicable fees for electronically filed legal papers must be paid electronically to the Clerk of Courts at the time of filing.

Applicable filing fees for the electronically filed legal papers shall be paid electronically to the Clerk of Courts simultaneously with the filing.

Page 34 | Rule 576.1. Electronic Filing in Criminal Dockets

The final transcript balance must be paid by an accepted payment method and delivered within seven calendar days from the final invoice date.

(iv) Upon receipt of the final invoice, payment of the final balance shall be paid by cash, money order, certified check, or law firm check made payable to Cumberland County and shall be delivered to the district court administrator’s office within seven (7) calendar days from the date of the invoice.

Page 37 | Rule 4007(c)(2)(iv)

Transcript preparation requires a card on file, a deposit, or an approved fee waiver; a card provided through the portal is held as a deposit and charged when the transcript is complete.

(1) Transcripts will not be prepared until a credit or debit card has been placed on file, a deposit has been paid, or a fee waiver has been approved granted pursuant to C.C.R.J.A 4008(b).If the party requesting a transcript provides a credit or debit card through the request portal, a hold will be placed as a deposit. Upon completion of the transcript, the credit or debit card on file will be charged and the district court administrator shall deliver the original transcript to the appropriate filing office and provide a copy to the requesting party.

Page 37 | Rule 4007(c)(1)

The requester must pay a non-refundable deposit equal to 90% of the estimated transcript cost by an accepted payment method within seven calendar days after the invoice date.

(i) The invoice shall be for a non-refundable, partial payment of 90% of the estimated transcript cost. This deposit shall be paid by cash, money order, certified check, or law firm check made payable to Cumberland County, and shall be delivered to the district court administrator’s office within seven (7) calendar days from the date of the invoice.

Page 37 | Rule 4007(c)(2)(i)

A reduction or waiver of costs for a non-ordinary transcript may be requested or granted only if the requester demonstrates reasonable need.

(4) No reduction or waiver of costs shall be requested or granted for any non-ordinary transcript unless the requesting party demonstrates reasonable need.

Page 38 | Rule 4008(b)(4)

The requesting party must pay the scheduled initial administrative fee, which may be reapportioned or waived on a good-cause motion.

The party requesting the appointment shall pay to the Prothonotary an initial administrative fee as listed on the Prothonotary’s Fee Schedule, although this fee may be reapportioned between the parties by the Hearing Officer or waived following a motion to the Court demonstrating good cause.

Page 10 | Rule 1920.51-2. Appointment of Divorce Hearing Officer for Ancillary Claims

Parenting coordinator compensation is set annually through the Court Fee Schedule.

The compensation for a parenting coordinator shall be set each year via the annual Court Fee Schedule (See C.C.R.P. 6).

Page 17 | Rule 1915.11. Parenting Coordination

A transcript prepared in bound paper format costs the applicable electronic-format rate plus $0.25 per page.

(2) When the transcript is prepared in bound paper format, the costs shall be in accordance with paragraph (1) relating to electronic format plus a surcharge of $0.25 per page.

Page 38 | Rule 4008(a)(2)

All or part of ordinary transcript costs may be waived through an application supported by the required affidavit.

(1) 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 Pa.R.C.P. Rule 240(h).

Page 38 | Rule 4008(b)(1)

An ordinary electronic transcript costs $2.50 per page for requesting parties other than the Commonwealth or its subdivisions.

(1) The costs payable by a requesting party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript in an electronic format shall be: (i) for an ordinary transcript, $2.50 per page; (ii) for an expedited transcript, $3.50 per page, expedited transcripts are only available if the court reporter or court recorder is able to accommodate; (iii) for a daily transcript, $4.50 per page, daily transcripts are only available if the court reporter or court recorder is able to accommodate; and (iv) for same day delivery, $6.50 per page, same delivery transcripts are only available if the court reporter or court recorder is able to accommodate.

Page 38 | Rule 4008(a)(1)(i)

(1) $0.50 per page bound, paper format, and, (2) $0.50 per page electronic copy, not to exceed $50.00. An additional $20.00 fee may be charged if the copy cannot be emailed directly and needs to be transferred to another medium or multiple emails are required for file transfer.

(1) $0.50 per page bound, paper format, and, (2) $0.50 per page electronic copy, not to exceed $50.00. An additional $20.00 fee may be charged if the copy cannot be emailed directly and needs to be transferred to another medium or multiple emails are required for file transfer.

Page 38 | Rule 4008(c)(1)

A party granted In Forma Pauperis status is not required to pay filing fees to the Clerk of Courts.

A party who was granted In Forma Pauperis status shall not pay filing fees to the Clerk of Courts.

Page 34 | Rule 576.1. Electronic Filing in Criminal Dockets

A trial judge may, at the judge’s discretion, impose a reasonable surcharge in certain unusually complex cases requiring significant expansion of a court reporter’s dictionary.

(1) A trial judge may impose a reasonable surcharge in cases such as mass tort, medical malpractice or other unusually complex litigation, where there is a need for court reporters to significantly expand their dictionary. (2) Such surcharges are at the discretion of the trial judge.

Page 38 | Rule 4008(d)

Confidential exhibits and exhibits equivalent to categories covered by Pa. Access Policy § 8.0 must include a Confidential Document Form so the records office can seal them.

Any exhibit containing confidential information or equivalent to any of the categories enumerated in Pa. Access Policy § 8.0 shall include a Confidential Document Form so that the document can be properly sealed by the record office.

Page 16 | Rule 5103. Custody of Exhibits. Special Provisions

Family Court documents must remain confidential and unavailable for public viewing in the Case Management System unless the court orders otherwise.

Family Court documents shall be confidential and shall not be viewable in the Case Management System by the public without an Order of Court.

Civil cases

Page 3 | (i) Family Court documents

Family Court documents are confidential and may not be viewed by the public in the Case Management System without a court order.

Family Court documents shall be confidential and shall not be viewable in the Case Management System by the public without an Order of Court.

Page 8 | Rule 205.4(i)

Exhibits containing confidential information or equivalent protected categories must be handled with a Confidential Document Form so the records office can properly seal them.

Any exhibit containing confidential information or equivalent to any of the categories enumerated in Pa. Access Policy § 8.0 shall include a Confidential Document Form so that the document can be properly sealed by the record office.

Page 39 | Rule 5103. Custody of Exhibits. Special Provisions

An exhibit containing confidential information or information equivalent to a category in Pa. Access Policy § 8.0 must include a Confidential Document Form for sealing by the records office.

Any exhibit containing confidential information or equivalent to any of the categories enumerated in Pa. Access Policy § 8.0 shall include a Confidential Document Form so that the document can be properly sealed by the record office.

Page 14 | Rule 5103. Custody of Exhibits. Special Provisions

A motion may not be placed on an argument court list unless the assigned judge directs it, except as provided by the cited rules.

Except as provided in C.C.R.P. 1028(c), 1034(a), and 1035.2(a), no motion shall be placed on an argument court list unless directed by the assigned judge.

Page 4 | CIVIL — CHAPTER I. BUSINESS OF THE COURT

Before filing most motions, the filing party must seek concurrence from the other parties and any guardian ad litem in a way that gives them a reasonable opportunity to respond, subject to listed exceptions.

Prior to filing any motion, the filing party shall seek concurrence of any other party and any guardian ad litem, except that this requirement shall not apply to preliminary objections, motions for judgment on the pleadings, motions for summary judgment, petitions to open or strike judgments, and motions for post-trial relief. Efforts to seek concurrence shall be made in a manner that is reasonably expected to give the other party(s) an opportunity to respond.

Page 4 | CIVIL — CHAPTER I. BUSINESS OF THE COURT

Before filing a motion, the filing party must seek concurrence from the other parties and any guardian ad litem in a manner reasonably expected to allow a response, except for the listed motions.

(e) Prior to filing any motion, the filing party shall seek concurrence of any other party and any guardian ad litem, except that this requirement shall not apply to preliminary objections, motions for judgment on the pleadings, motions for summary judgment, petitions to open or strike judgments, and motions for post- trial relief. Efforts to seek concurrence shall be made in a manner that is reasonably expected to give the other party(s) an opportunity to respond.

Page 2 | Rule 208.3. Motions

Before filing a motion, the filing party must reasonably seek concurrence from the other parties and any guardian ad litem, except for the specified motion types.

Prior to filing any motion, the filing party shall seek concurrence of any other party and any guardian ad litem, except that this requirement shall not apply to preliminary objections, motions for judgment on the pleadings, motions for summary judgment, petitions to open or strike judgments, and motions for post-trial relief. Efforts to seek concurrence shall be made in a manner that is reasonably expected to give the other party(s) an opportunity to respond.

Page 8 | Rule 208.3(e)

(c) If counsel for a party believes that more than forty (40) interrogatories, requests for the production of documents, and/or requests for admissions are necessary, they shall consult with opposing counsel promptly and attempt to reach a written stipulation as to a reasonable number of additional interrogatories, requests for the production of documents, and/or requests for admissions. Counsel are expected to comply with this requirement in good faith. In the event a written stipulation cannot be agreed upon, the party seeking to submit additional interrogatories, requests for the production of documents, and/or requests for admissions shall file a motion with the court showing the necessity for relief.

(c) If counsel for a party believes that more than forty (40) interrogatories, requests for the production of documents, and/or requests for admissions are necessary, they shall consult with opposing counsel promptly and attempt to reach a written stipulation as to a reasonable number of additional interrogatories, requests for the production of documents, and/or requests for admissions. Counsel are expected to comply with this requirement in good faith. In the event a written stipulation cannot be agreed upon, the party seeking to submit additional interrogatories, requests for the production of documents, and/or requests for admissions shall file a motion with the court showing the necessity for relief.

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Upon objections or a party’s request, the assigned judge must set a briefing schedule and, if necessary, an oral-argument date.

(e) Upon receipt of objections, or upon request of either party, the assigned judge shall issue an order setting a briefing schedule and, if necessary, a date for oral argument before the assigned judge.

Page 25 | Rule 7.5. Legal Argument

(a) If no objections are filed, the Clerk shall transmit the auditor's report to the Court for confirmation. If objections are filed, the Court shall, after argument, make such disposition as the Court shall determine.

(a) If no objections are filed, the Clerk shall transmit the auditor's report to the Court for confirmation. If objections are filed, the Court shall, after argument, make such disposition as the Court shall determine.

Page 25 | Rule 9.7. Confirmation of Report

Before filing a motion, the filing party must seek concurrence from the other parties and any guardian ad litem, except for the listed motion types, and must allow a reasonable opportunity to respond.

(e) Prior to filing any motion, the filing party shall seek concurrence of any other party and any guardian ad litem, except that this requirement shall not apply to preliminary objections, motions for judgment on the pleadings, motions for summary judgment, petitions to open or strike judgments, and motions for post- trial relief. Efforts to seek concurrence shall be made in a manner that is reasonably expected to give the other party(s) an opportunity to respond.

Page 2 | Rule 208.3. Motions

After assignment, the judge must schedule by order any hearing, briefing, or argument the judge deems necessary.

The judge to whom a motion has been assigned shall, thereafter, by order, schedule such hearing, briefing, and/or argument as shall be deemed necessary.

Page 4 | CIVIL — CHAPTER I. BUSINESS OF THE COURT

Preliminary objections are decided on written argument unless oral argument is specifically requested; any granted oral argument is held off the record.

All cases will be decided on written argument unless oral argument is specifically requested. If granted, oral argument will be held off the record.

Page 6 | Rule 1028(c). Preliminary Objections

Unless oral argument is requested under subsection (e), preliminary objections are automatically listed for decision on the briefs at the first argument session more than 90 days after filing.

Except as provided in subsection (e), the preliminary objections will be automatically listed for decision on the briefs only at the first argument session more than ninety (90) days following filing of the preliminary objections.

Page 6 | Rule 1028(c). Preliminary Objections

Oral argument is limited to 15 minutes unless prior permission is granted to extend it in a complex case.

Counsel or any party presenting oral argument shall be limited to fifteen (15) minutes unless prior permission is granted to extend argument in a complex case.

Page 6 | Rule 1028(c). Preliminary Objections

A motion may not be placed on an argument court list unless the assigned judge directs it, subject to the cited rule exceptions.

Except as provided in C.C.R.P. 1028(c), 1034(a), and 1035.2(a), no motion shall be placed on an argument court list unless directed by the assigned judge.

Page 8 | Rule 208.3(d)

If objections are filed, any interested party may request a briefing schedule, argument, or both under Rule 7.5.

(c) If objections are filed, any interested party may request a briefing schedule and/or argument in accordance with C.C.R.O.C.P. 7.5.

Page 25 | Rule 9.7. Confirmation of Report

The initial conciliation must be no more than 45 days after assignment; the officer may reschedule it at either party’s request, but the rescheduled date must be no more than 75 days after assignment.

(a) The conciliation before the custody conference officer shall not be more than forty-five (45) days from the date of assignment by the Court Administrator. The custody conference officer may reschedule the conference at the request of either party. The rescheduled date shall not be more than seventy-five (75) days from the date of assignment by the Court Administrator.

Page 6 | CHAPTER VI. CUSTODY — Rule 1915.3-3. Custody Conciliation Conference

Mediation does not delay required pleadings, ordered return dates, or court hearings unless all interested parties specifically request the delay by joinder and the Court orders it.

(g) Mediation shall not delay the required filing of any Pleading or ordered return dates, or the scheduling of Court hearings, unless specifically requested by joinder of the interested parties and so ordered by the Court.

Page 22 | ORPHANS’ COURT — CHAPTER I. PRELIMINARY RULES — Rule 1.6

A case is removed from the civil status conference list if a motion to continue or specially set the conference is granted, or one of the other listed conditions occurs.

A case will [only] be removed from the civil status conference list if a: (1) Preacipe to Discontinue the Action is filed, (2) A subsequent c[C]omprehensive case management order is filed, or (3) Motion to Continue or Specially Set a status conference is granted.

Page 3 | Rule 212.1-1. Case Management

At either party’s request, the custody conference officer may reschedule the conference, but the rescheduled date must be no more than 75 days after assignment.

The custody conference officer may reschedule the conference at the request of either party. The rescheduled date shall not be more than seventy-five (75) days from the date of assignment by the Court Administrator.

Page 6 | Rule 1915.3-3. Custody Conciliation Conference

Either party may request that the custody conference officer reschedule the conference.

The custody conference officer may reschedule the conference at the request of either party.

Page 15 | Rule 1915.4. Custody Conciliation Conference

Central Booking must email the receipt and, if applicable, the hearing notice to the magisterial district judge to report payment and release.

Central Booking will email a copy of the receipt and the hearing notice, if applicable, to the magisterial district judge to notify them of the payment and release. The magisterial district judge shall clear the warrant.

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Central Booking must email the Magisterial District Office to report that a defendant is being held on a summary warrant.

Central Booking will email the Magisterial District Office that a defendant is being held on a summary warrant.

Page 28 | Release without payment

Central Booking must email the signed receipt, signed plea paperwork, and any hearing notices to the magisterial district judge to report payment and release.

Central Booking will email a copy of the signed receipt, signed plea paperwork, and any hearing notices to the magisterial district judge to notify them of the payment and release. The magisterial district judge shall clear the warrant.

Page 28 | Summary Warrants for Failure to Respond

When an officer or constable facilitates payment after serving a warrant, they must email the issuing MDJ Office with the service and payment information and forward a receipt copy to the judge, who must clear the warrant.

(vi) When a warrant is served and payment is facilitated by an officer or a constable, the issuing MDJ Office must be informed by the police officer or constable via email that the warrant has been served, and the amount paid, so that the warrant can be cleared from the system. The magisterial district judge shall clear the warrant. A copy of the receipt must be forwarded to the magisterial district judge.

Page 29 | Procedure for warrant payment

Cumberland County Prison will notify the applicable magisterial district judge that the notice was issued, after which the judge will cancel the warrant.

(ii) Cumberland County Prison will notify the applicable magisterial district judge that the defendant has been issued a Payment Determination Hearing Notice. The magisterial district judge will then cancel the warrant.

Page 30 | Procedure for Cumberland County Prison when a defendant is incarcerated on another matter and has summary warrants

The Clerk of Courts must notify the Magisterial District Court about the required digital transmission of the transcripts and associated documents.

and notify the Magisterial District Court that all transcripts and any associated documents shall be electronically scanned and transmitted to the Clerk of Courts within 5 business days, in digital format in lieu of transmitting the physical paper transcript and associated documents.

Page 30 | Rule 460. Notice of Appeal; Transmittal of Transcript and Associated Documents

If the defendant is housed in another institution, Central Booking will fax the magisterial district judge a copy of the warrant bearing the institution’s name.

(i) If the defendant is currently housed in another institution, Central Booking will notify the magisterial district judge by faxing a copy of the warrant with the name of the institution on it.

Page 30 | Procedure for Central Booking when a defendant comes in with a Fingerprint Order and is found to have a summary warrant

Email the Court Administrator to request deletion of old court-appointment contact information.

Please send an email to courtadmin@cumberlandcountypa.gov so we can delete your old information.

Page 1 | Court Appointment interest