Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 591 rules apply across Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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    Proposed order

    The proposed order must authorize the petitioner to enter a settlement and release, state the total settlement amount, and completely describe the distribution of those funds as proposed in the petition.

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    Preliminary objections

    A request for discovery needed to dispose of Preliminary Objections must be included in the Preliminary Objections or the answer, and the Assigned Judge must address it in the scheduling order.

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    Certificate of readiness

    A party filing a Certificate of Readiness must use the most current form, and failure to do so will result in rejection.

Service

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    Notice of relocation

    A relocating party must send a Notice of Relocation and Counter-Affidavit to every other person with custodial rights.

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    Post trial motion

    Copies of civil post-trial motions must be filed with the Prothonotary, delivered to the trial judge, and served upon all adverse parties.

  • The filing party must serve filed documents under the applicable rules of court because the EFS does not provide a service component.

Filing Timing

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  • Within five business days after court proceedings conclude, the Court Crier must file all documentary exhibits and related photographs with the records office.

  • The external hard drive for digital exhibits must be submitted with the Exhibits and Index of Exhibits when filing with the records office.

  • Documents filed electronically are due by 11:59:59 p.m. EST/EDT on their deadline date.

Fees

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    E-filing fees

    E-filing fees may be paid by Discover, MasterCard, or Visa credit card.

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    Future filing

    The Prothonotary does not accept advance deposits for future filing fees.

  • Payment errors must be reported to the Prothonotary’s Office as soon as possible and no later than 45 days after the payment date.

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About Judge John Joseph McNally

Judge McNally was elected to the bench on November 7, 2017 and is a graduate of Central Dauphin High School, the Pennsylvania State University and the Dickinson School of Law. He practiced civil litigation since 1988 and was accredited by the Veterans’ Administration to represent Veterans pursing benefits available to them before taking the Oath of office on January 2, 2018Judge McNally served as President of the Dauphin County Bar Association (2003) and as Commissioner on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (2013-2015).In addition, to his service and many community civic and charitable organizations, he served on the Boards of Directors for several charitable organizations.Judge McNally is the proud father of three children and enjoys active participation in their many activities.

**Address:** Dauphin County Courthouse, 101 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 **Telephone:** (717) 780-6420 **Fax:** (717) 780-6428 **Courtroom:** #6, Fifth Floor **Judicial Assistant:** Sheila McHugh **Law Clerk:** Jane Meyer **Crier:** Sara McFadden

Common questions about Judge John Joseph McNally's rules

What must be included with pretrial statement filings before Judge John Joseph McNally?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A pre-trial statement must comply with PA.R.C.P. 212.2 and Dauphin County Local Rule 212.2 and state the estimated trial length, scheduling problems, special evidentiary issues, a realistic settlement offer or demand, and certification of good-faith mediation discussions with clients, opposing counsel, and any unrepresented parties under Local Rule 1001.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Judge McNally's Practices and Preferences

What must be included with pretrial memorandum filings before Judge John Joseph McNally?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Pretrial memoranda must attach all expert reports, identify agreed and desired stipulations, and address anticipated evidentiary issues at trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Judge McNally's Practices and Preferences

What rule applies to service for pretrial statement before Judge John Joseph McNally?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. A courtesy copy of the pretrial statement must be served on Judge McNally's chambers.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Judge McNally's Practices and Preferences
Complete rules summary for Judge John Joseph McNally

A pre-trial statement must comply with PA.R.C.P. 212.2 and Dauphin County Local Rule 212.2 and state the estimated trial length, scheduling problems, special evidentiary issues, a realistic settlement offer or demand, and certification of good-faith mediation discussions with clients, opposing counsel, and any unrepresented parties under Local Rule 1001.

Pretrial memoranda must attach all expert reports, identify agreed and desired stipulations, and address anticipated evidentiary issues at trial.

A courtesy copy of the pretrial statement must be served on Judge McNally's chambers.

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