Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas Service and Proof of Service Rules

Applies to

Notice of relocation

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

A party proposing to relocate must send a Notice of Relocation and Counter- Affidavit to every other person who has custodial rights to the child(ren) pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1915.17.

Applies to

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.

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

Applies to

Self represented party entry of appearance

Immediately after filing, the self-represented party must provide a copy of the entry of appearance and any updates to all other parties and attorneys of record.

Each self-represented party shall provide a copy of his or her Self Represented Party Entry of Appearance and any updates to all other parties and attorneys of record immediately upon filing.

Parties must provide the assigned judge a copy of every subsequent pleading, filing, brief, and memorandum simultaneously when filing the document with the Prothonotary.

Parties shall provide a copy of all subsequent pleadings, filings, briefs and memoranda to the assigned judge simultaneously with the filing thereof with the Prothonotary.

Deadline

7 calendar days

Applies to

Land use appeal notice

Within seven days after filing the land use appeal notice, the appellant must serve a copy on the local agency, the applicant if different, the property owners, and all other recognized parties.

Within seven (7) days of filing the land use appeal notice with the Prothonotary, appellant shall serve a copy of the land use appeal notice upon the local agency, the applicant before the local agency (if appellant was not the applicant), the legal and equitable owner of the real property which is the subject of the appeal and all other persons or entities recognized as parties to the proceedings before the local agency.

Deadline

3 calendar days

Applies to

Proof of service

The appellant must file proof of service with the Prothonotary within three days after making service.

Appellant shall file proof of service with the Prothonotary within three (3) days of making service.

Applies to

Notice of record return

Within 7 days after receiving notice that the local agency’s record has been returned, the appellant must notify the specified persons and entities.

The Prothonotary shall give notice of the return of the local agency’s record to appellant who shall, within seven (7) days after receipt of the notice, notify the local agency, the applicant before the local agency (if appellant was not the applicant), the legal and equitable owner of the land which was the subject of the application, any intervenors in the appeal, and all other persons recognized as parties to the local agency’s proceedings.

Applies to

Notice of record return

The appellant must file proof of notice with the Prothonotary within 3 days after making the required notice.

Appellant shall file proof of notice with the Prothonotary within three (3) days of making service.

Applies to

Demand for hearing de novo

The Demand for Hearing De Novo must state that a copy was provided to every other attorney or self-represented party and list their addresses.

I have provided a copy of this form to all other attorneys or other self-represented parties at the following addresses as listed below: (Use reverse side if you need more space.)

Except for forfeiture petitions, an original petition and one copy must be filed with the Prothonotary, and a copy must be served on all other parties.

Except for Petitions in Forfeiture under 42 Pa. C.S.A. §5805, an original and one copy of a Petition shall be filed with the Prothonotary and a copy shall be served on all other parties.

Applies to

Warrant

If the court issues a warrant, it must forward the warrant to the Dauphin County Sheriff.

If the court issues a warrant, the court shall forward the warrant to the Sheriff of Dauphin County.

Applies to

Warrant

The Dauphin County Sheriff must forward a court-issued warrant to the appropriate police agency for service.

The Sheriff of Dauphin County shall forward the warrant to the appropriate police agency for service.

Applies to

Warrant

A warrant issued by the Magisterial District Judge must be forwarded to the appropriate police agency for service.

If the Magisterial District Judge issues a warrant, the Magisterial District Judge shall cause the warrant to be forwarded to the appropriate police agency for service.

The Dauphin County Sheriff's Office must use all reasonable means to promptly serve the complaint and hearing order on the parties.

The Dauphin County Sheriff’s Office shall use all reasonable means to promptly serve the parties to the action with the complaint and hearing order.

If service cannot be made, the Sheriff's Office must give the court an accounting of its attempted service steps.

If service is not made, the Sheriff’s Office must provide the court with an accounting of the steps taken to attempt sevice.

The CIF Abuse Victim Addendum must not be included when the petition is served on the opposing parties.

When you serve the opposing party(ies), do not include the CIF Abuse Victim Addendum.

Applies to

Self represented party entry of appearance

The filer must provide a copy of the form to the attorney listed above at the stated address.

I have provided a copy of this form to that attorney listed above at the following address:

Applies to

Self represented party entry of appearance

The self-represented party must provide a copy of the entry form to all other attorneys and self-represented parties at the listed addresses.

I have provided a copy of this form to all other attorneys or other self-represented parties at the following addresses as listed below: (Do not list yourself. Use reverse side if you need more space)

Applies to

Confidential information form abuse victim addendum

Service

Court service to court

An abuse victim may provide the entry form to other participants but must not provide the Confidential Information Form Abuse Victim Addendum to anyone except the court, which must receive it through the Prothonotary or Domestic Relations filing office.

I am a victim of abuse and the other party to this action was the abuser. I understand that I should only provide a copy of this form to all other attorneys or self-represented parties BUT THAT I SHOULD NOT PROVIDE A COPY OF THE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION FORM ABUSE VICTIM ADDENDUM TO ANYONE EXCEPT TO THE COURT BY FILING THAT FORM WITH THE APPROPRIATE FILING OFFICE (PROTHONOTARY OR DOMESTIC RELATIONS).

Service

Mail to all parties

Each party must mail a copy of the Criminal or Abuse History Verification to all other parties by the stated deadline.

You must mail a copy of your Criminal or Abuse History Verification to all other parties by ______________________.

Applies to

Post sentence motion

Copies of all post-sentence motions in criminal cases must be filed with the Clerk of Court, delivered to the Trial Judge, and served upon all adverse parties.

(a) Copies of post sentence motions in criminal cases shall be filed with the Clerk of Court and delivered to the Trial Judge and served upon all adverse parties.

Service

Mail to all parties

After court approval and signature, the Court Administrator’s Office must file the Parenting Plan/Custody Order with the Prothonotary and mail copies to all parties.

(3) If approved and signed by the Court, the Court Administrator’s Office shall file the Parenting Plan/Custody Order with the Prothonotary and mail copies to all parties.

Service

Mail to all parties

The Court Administrator’s Office must file the Conference Summary Report with the Prothonotary and mail copies to all parties.

2. The Court Administrator’s Office shall file the Conference Summary Report with the Prothonotary and mail copies to all parties.

Applies to

Criminal record abuse history verification form

The agreement must state that each party will complete, sign, and serve an updated verification form on the other parties within five days after a relevant change or no later than one day before a proceeding, whichever occurs first.

Agreements shall specifically state the parties’ responsibilities to complete, sign, and serve on other parties an updated Criminal Record/Abuse History Verification form either five days after any change in circumstances of themselves or their household members or no less than one day prior to any proceeding, whichever occurs first.

Applies to

Notice of entry

Service

Mail

When notice of entry of an order, decree, or judgment is required, the prevailing party must prepare two notices, place them in a first-class postage envelope addressed to the person entitled to notice, and deliver them to the Prothonotary before or at entry.

In connection with the entry of any order, decree, or judgment where notice is required, the party in whose favor the order, decree, or judgment is to be entered shall prepare the necessary notice and deliver it to the Prothonotary in an envelope addressed to the party or person entitled to notice under said rule, which envelope shall contain first class postage. The applicable notice shall be submitted in duplicate to the Prothonotary prior to or at the time the order, decree, or judgment is to be entered

Applies to

Notice of entry of order decree or judgment

Service

Court service to opposing party

The recipient is notified that an Order, Decree, or Judgment was entered against them on the date provided in the notice.

You are hereby notified that on _____________________, 19__, the following (Order) (Decree) (Judgment) has been entered against you in the above-captioned case.

Applies to

Certificate of readiness

A copy of the Certificate of Readiness must be promptly served on all counsel and self-represented parties.

A copy of the Certificate of Readiness shall be promptly served on all counsel and/or self-represented parties.

Required

Always

Applies to

Objection to certificate of readiness

Service

Other

The objection must be promptly served on all other counsel and self-represented parties.

The Objection shall be promptly served on all other counsel and/or self-represented parties.

Applies to

Preliminary objections

Preliminary Objections must be filed with the Prothonotary and served on every other party.

(1) Preliminary Objections shall be filed with the Prothonotary and served on all other parties.

Applies to

Notice of filing report

At the time the report is filed, the auditor or master must give written notice to each interested party's attorney stating the report's filing date and recommendation.

At the time of filing of the report, the auditor or master shall notify, in writing, the attorney for each interested party of the date of filing of the report and recommendation.

Applies to

Discovery motion

The party filing a discovery conference motion must serve a copy on all other parties when the motion is filed.

The party filing the motion shall, at the time of filing, serve a copy upon all other parties.

Service

Personal service

The sanctions-seeking party must ensure that actual notice of the deposition was personally served on the person who failed to appear.

However, it shall be the firm responsibility of the party seeking sanctions to ensure, to a certainty, that actual notice of the deposition was personally served on the person failing to appear.

Applies to

Notice of praecipe

Service

Mail

A responding party that files a withdrawal praecipe must serve Notice of the Praecipe by first-class mail on counsel of record or, for an unrepresented party, the party's last known address of record.

(6) If the responding party filed a praecipe to have the Preliminary Objections deemed withdrawn pursuant to paragraph (3) above, the responding party shall serve Notice of the Praecipe by first class mail to the attorneys of record, or, if a party is unrepresented, to the party’s last known address of record.

Applies to

Citation with notice

The petitioner must file with the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court, by the scheduled hearing date, a proof of service identifying how the Citation with Notice and Petition were served on everyone required to receive them.

(f) (1) The Petitioner shall file a proof of service of the Citation with Notice with the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court on or before the date of the scheduled hearing and shall set forth the manner of service of the Citation and Petition on all required to receive a copy in accordance with Orphans’ Court Rule 14.2 (f).

Applies to

Citation with notice

If the proposed guardian is not the petitioner, the petitioner must serve the Citation with Notice on the proposed guardian and file a proof of that service with the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court.

(2) The Petitioner shall serve the Citation with Notice on the proposed guardian if the guardian is not the petitioner and shall file a proof of service of the Citation with Notice with the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court.

The requesting party must immediately provide transcript-request copies to the presiding judge, court reporter, Court Administrator’s Office, and opposing counsel or opposing party if self-represented.

(B) (2) The requesting party (attorney or self-represented party) shall immediately provide copies of the Request for Transcript to: (a) The presiding judge; (b) The court reporter; (c) The Court Administrator’s Office; (d) Opposing counsel or the opposing party if self-represented.

Applies to

Petition for release of escrow sums

A continuing petition for release of escrow sums must be served immediately on the tenant and every other party of record, with proof of service.

If a landlord files a Petition for the Release of Sums from the Escrow Account on a continuing basis as permitted by Pa.R.C.P.M.D.J. 1013(C)(6), a copy of the Petition, which shall state the reason(s) for the sums desired, shall immediately be served on the tenant and any other parties of record, with a proof of service.

Applies to

Rule to show cause

Service

Court service to all parties

The court must issue and serve a rule to show cause on the tenant or the tenant’s counsel and on every other party of record.

The court shall issue a rule to show cause why the Petition should not be granted and serve the rule on the tenant, or tenant’s counsel if the tenant is represented, and any other parties of record.

Applies to

Motion

The motion must be served on the adverse party, the Dauphin County Children and Youth Agency, and any guardian ad litem for the child.

The motion shall be served on any adverse party, on the Dauphin County Children and Youth Agency, and on the guardian ad litem (if any) for the child.

Petitions and motions subject to Rule 574 must be served forthwith upon the adverse party.

(c) served forthwith upon the adverse party.

Every filing must include a certificate of service as required by Rule of Criminal Procedure 576(B)(4).

The filing shall contain a certificate of service as required by Rule of Criminal Procedure 576(B)(4).

Service

Electronic service

Establishing a PACFile account constitutes consent to electronic filing and electronic service of documents filed through PACFile.

C. Pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure 576.1(D)(2), the establishment of a PACFile account constitutes consent to participate in electronic filing, including acceptance of service electronically of any document filed using PACFile.

Applies to

Distribution legend

Service on attorneys or parties without PACFile accounts must comply with Pa.R.Crim.P. 576, including service on specified offices and filing a complete distribution legend when paper copies are required for parties not automatically served through PACFile.

H. Service of Legal Papers. (b) Service of legal papers on any attorney or party who has not established an account as provided in subsection (C) of this rule shall be made in accordance with Pa.R.Crim.P. 576. Specifically, the following offices must be served in accordance with Rule 576: Sheriff, Probation Services, Court Reporter, and Court Administration. This applies to the service of court orders and notices. Distribution to those parties not automatically served via PACFile with a court order or notice must be filed with the Clerk of Courts office with a complete distribution legend listing the names and addresses of all parties required to be served with a paper copy.

Applies to

Exceptions

Exceptions to the report and recommendation must be served on each interested party’s attorney and on the master or auditor.

Any exceptions to the report and recommendation shall be filed with the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court within twenty days after receipt of the notice required by Rule 9.6(a) and served on the attorney for each interested party and the master or auditor.

Applies to

Court order and notice

Service

Court service to all parties

Dauphin County Social Services for Children and Youth is designated to serve Juvenile Dependency Court Orders and Court Notices upon all parties under Pennsylvania Rule of Juvenile Court Procedure 1167 B(2).

Dauphin County Social Services for Children and Youth is hereby designated to effectuate service of Juvenile Dependency Court Orders and Court Notices upon all parties pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure Pa. R.J.C.P. 1167 B(2).

Applies to

Petition

A copy of a continuing escrow-release petition stating the reasons for the requested funds must be immediately served on the tenant and all other parties of record, with proof of service.

If a landlord files a Petition for the Release of Sums from the Escrow Account on a continuing basis as permitted by Pa.R.C.P.M.D.J. 1008B, a copy of the Petition, which shall state the reason(s) for the sums desired, shall immediately be served on the tenant and any other parties of record, with a proof of service.

Applies to

Rule to show cause

Service

Court service to all parties

The court must issue and serve a rule to show cause on the tenant or the tenant’s counsel if represented, and on all other parties of record.

The court shall issue a rule to show cause why the Petition should not be granted and serve the rule on the tenant, or tenant’s counsel if the tenant is represented, and any other parties of record.

Deadline

20 calendar days

Applies to

Notice of hearing

After appointment, the auditor or master must schedule a hearing, give all interested parties at least twenty days' notice, and provide the notice in accordance with Rule 4.2.

Once appointed, an auditor or master shall schedule a hearing and give notice thereof to all interested parties at least twenty days prior to the hearing. The notice of the auditor or master shall be given in accordance with Rule 4.2.

The party filing the writ must serve the concise supporting statement on all other parties.

Within ten (10) days after filing the Praecipe for Writ of Certiorari, the party filing the writ shall file and serve on all other parties a concise statement of those specific jurisdictional and/or gross irregularities relied upon in support of the issuance of the writ and the relief sought.

Applies to

Notice of post adjudication petition

When estate funds originate from the United States Veterans’ Administration, notice of either petition must be given to that agency under 20 Pa.C.S. § 8411.

(C) If any portion of the incapacitated person’s estate is received from the United States Veterans’ Administration, notice of a Petition to Invade Principal or a Petition for Payment of Attorneys’ Fees shall be given to that agency. See 20 Pa.C.S. §8411.

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

The filing party is responsible for service of the filed documents in accordance with the applicable rules of court. The EFS does not have a service component.

Service

Personal service

After the Prothonotary accepts an electronic filing, the filing party must provide the Sheriff with the proper service fee and documents for original service and writs.

Once an electronic filing has been accepted by the Prothonotary, it shall be the responsibility of the filing party to provide to the Sheriff the proper service fee and documents for original service and writs.

Applies to

Motion for judgment on the pleadings

The motion for judgment on the pleadings must be filed with the Prothonotary together with a supporting brief and served on all other parties.

(1) The Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings with brief in support shall be filed with the Prothonotary and served on all other parties.

Applies to

Motion

A motion for summary judgment must be filed with the Prothonotary together with a supporting brief and served on all other parties.

(1) A Motion for Summary Judgment with brief in support shall be filed with the Prothonotary and served on all other parties.

Applies to

Notice of release to credit reporting agencies

Service

Mail

The Domestic Relations Section must prepare the notice and mail it to the defendant at the last known address by first class mail.

Notice shall be prepared by the Dauphin County Domestic Relations Section and delivered to the defendant by first class mail at the last known address.

Deadline

20 calendar days

Applies to

Notice of release to credit reporting agencies

Service

Mail

Child support account information may not be made available until the notification is mailed and the defendant is given no more than 20 days to contest its accuracy.

No information shall be made available until such notification is mailed and the defendant given a period not to exceed twenty (20) days to contest the accuracy of the information.

Deadline

20 calendar days

Applies to

Contest notice

A defendant contesting the amount owed must notify the office in writing or in person within 20 days.

If you have reasonable cause to contest the accuracy of the amount owed, you must notify this office in writing or in person within twenty (20) days.

Applies to

Class action complaint

The filing party must immediately deliver a copy of a properly captioned Class Action Complaint to the Court Administrator’s Office when filing it with the Prothonotary.

When a Class Action Complaint, which is properly captioned as such, is filed with the Prothonotary, a copy of the Complaint shall be immediately brought to the Court Administrator’s Office by the filing party.

Applies to

Subsequent filings

Parties must provide copies of all subsequent pleadings, filings, briefs, and memoranda to the assigned judge at the same time they are filed with the Prothonotary.

Parties shall provide a copy of all subsequent pleadings, filings, briefs and memoranda to the assigned judge simultaneously with the filing thereof with the Prothonotary.

Applies to

Statement of matters complained of on appeal

A copy of the appeal statement must be served on the judge who issued the appealed order or decree, except that service goes to the Court Administrator’s Office when that judge was visiting.

shall serve a copy thereof upon the judge from whose order or decree the appeal was taken, except that if such judge was a visiting judge such copy shall be served upon the Court Administrator’s Office.

When counsel withdraws an appeal, counsel must immediately notify the judge who issued the appealed order or decree, or the Court Administrator’s Office if that judge was visiting.

Whenever an appeal is withdrawn by counsel, notice of such withdrawal shall immediately be given to the judge from whose order or decree the appeal was taken, except that if such judge was a visiting judge such notice shall be given to the Court Administrator’s Office.

Applies to

Pretrial statement

Copies of the Pre-Trial Statement must be served on all other parties or their legal counsel no later than five days before the judge’s Pre-Trial Conference.

No later than five (5) days prior to the Pre-Trial Conference with a Judge, all parties shall file a Pre-Trial Statement and serve copies on all other parties or their legal counsel.

Applies to

Pretrial statement

Copies of the updated Pre-Trial Statement must be served on all other parties or their legal counsel no later than five days before a judge’s Custody Trial.

No later than five (5) days prior to a Custody Trial before a Judge, the parties shall file an updated Pre-Trial Statement and serve copies on all other parties or their legal counsel which shall include the items listed above and any additional items as directed by the Judge.

A copy of every motion must be served on all other parties.

An original and one copy of a motion shall be filed with the Prothonotary and a copy served on all other parties.

Applies to

Report and recommendation and proposed order

Service

Mail to all parties

The Divorce Hearing Officer must mail a copy of the Report and Recommendation and Proposed Order to all counsel and self-represented parties.

mail a copy of the Report and Recommendation and Proposed Order to all counsel and/or self-represented parties.

Applies to

Memorandum

Service

Mail to all parties

The Divorce Hearing Officer must file the Memorandum with the Prothonotary and mail a copy to all legal counsel and self-represented parties.

(8) The Divorce Hearing Officer shall file the Memorandum with the Prothonotary and mail a copy of the Memorandum to all legal counsel and self-represented parties in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1920.51.

Applies to

Report and recommendation and proposed order

Service

Mail to all parties

A copy of the Report and Recommendation and Proposed Order must be mailed to counsel and self-represented parties with written notice of the right to file Exceptions.

(11) A copy of the Report and Recommendation and Proposed Order shall be mailed to counsel and self-represented parties with written notice of the right to file Exceptions.

Applies to

Pretrial statement

The original pre-trial statement must be filed with the Prothonotary, and a copy must be served on the pre-trial conference judge.

The original statement shall be filed with the Prothonotary and a copy shall be served on the pre-trial conference judge.

Applies to

Trial list preference application

Copies of the trial-list preference application must be served on all other counsel and the Court Administrator’s Office.

Copies must be served upon all other counsel and the Court Administrator’s Office.

The appointed special-capacity officer must give the parties at least ten days’ written notice of the hearing’s time and place.

(a) give at least ten (10) days’ written notice of the time and place of hearing to the parties;

Applies to

Notice of appearance

Immediately upon filing, a self-represented party must provide a copy of the entry of appearance to all other parties and attorneys of record.

All self-represented parties shall provide a copy of their Self Represented Party Entry of Appearance and any updates to all other parties and attorneys of record immediately upon filing.

Applies to

Amended notice of appearance

Immediately upon filing, a self-represented party must provide all updates to every other party and attorney of record.

any updates to all other parties and attorneys of record immediately upon filing.

An abuse victim must not provide the Confidential Information Form Abuse Victim Addendum to anyone except the court, which must receive it through the Prothonotary or Domestic Relations filing office.

I understand that I should only provide a copy of this form to all other attorneys or self-represented parties BUT THAT I SHOULD NOT PROVIDE A COPY OF THE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION FORM ABUSE VICTIM ADDENDUM TO ANYONE EXCEPT TO THE COURT BY FILING THAT FORM WITH THE APPROPRIATE FILING OFFICE (PROTHONOTARY OR DOMESTIC RELATIONS).

Applies to

Petition for release of escrow sums

The landlord must immediately serve the Petition on the tenant and all other parties of record, with proof of service, and the Petition must state the reasons for the requested sums.

a copy of the Petition, which shall state the reason(s) for the sums desired, shall immediately be served on the tenant and any other parties of record, with a proof of service.

Applies to

Rule to show cause

The court must issue and serve a rule to show cause on the tenant or the tenant’s counsel and all other parties of record.

The court shall issue a rule to show cause why the Petition should not be granted and serve the rule on the tenant, or tenant’s counsel if the tenant is represented, and any other parties of record.

Applies to

Response

A party that does not concur must file a response and proposed alternative order within 20 days after service, subject to stated extensions or modifications.

(2) Any party who fails to concur to the motion and/or the proposed order shall file an original and one copy of a response and a proposed alternative order within twenty (20) days after service of the motion, unless the time for filing the response is modified by written agreement of counsel, court order, or enlarged by another local or state rule of court.

Applies to

Response

A party that fails to concur must file a response within 20 days after service of the motion.

A party who fails to concur MUST file a response within twenty (20) days after service of the motion.

Applies to

Administrative application for status conference

A copy of the status-conference application must be served on all opposing counsel and pro se parties, and no response is required.

A copy of the Application shall be served on all opposing counsel and pro se parties and no response shall be required.

Applies to

Petition

A continuing petition for release of escrow funds must state the reasons for the requested sums, and a copy must be served immediately on the tenant and all other parties of record with proof of service.

If a landlord files a Petition for the Release of Sums from the Escrow Account on a continuing basis as permitted by Pa.R.C.P.M.D.J. 1013B, a copy of the Petition, which shall state the reason(s) for the sums desired, shall immediately be served on the tenant and any other parties of record, with a proof of service.

Applies to

Rule to show cause

Service

Court service

The court must issue and serve a rule to show cause on the tenant or the tenant’s counsel, as applicable, and all other parties of record.

The court shall issue a rule to show cause why the Petition should not be granted and serve the rule on the tenant, or tenant’s counsel if the tenant is represented, and any other parties of record.

Applies to

Praecipe

The praecipe required for refund of unused escrow funds must be filed and served.

Any portion of the escrowed funds not used for such purpose shall, after thirty (30) days from the date of the expiration of the any applicable appeal rights, be refunded to the tenant upon praecipe duly filed and served.

Service

Publication

When publication is required but the manner is unspecified, service must be made once in both a county newspaper of general circulation and the Dauphin County Reporter, unless the Court directs otherwise.

(b)(1) Whenever a statute or rule of Court specifies that service of original process or of other petitions, motions, applications, rules, orders or notices is to be made by publication, but does not specify the manner thereof, it shall be made once in both a newspaper of general circulation in this County and the Dauphin County Reporter, unless the Court shall otherwise direct.

Applies to

Report

Upon filing the report, the appointed special-capacity officer must promptly serve a copy on the parties, who may file exceptions within ten days after service.

(c) upon filing his report with the Court, serve a copy thereof forthwith on the parties, to which exceptions may be filed within ten (10) days after service.

Applies to

Statement of matters complained of

A copy of the statement must be served on the judge whose order or decree was appealed, or on the court administrator if the judge was visiting.

A copy thereof shall be served upon the Judge from whose order or decree the appeal was taken, except that if such Judge was a visiting Judge such copy shall be served upon the Court Administrator.

Applies to

Notice of appeal withdrawal

Counsel must immediately serve notice of withdrawal of an appeal on the judge or court administrator.

Whenever an appeal is withdrawn by counsel, notice of such withdrawal shall immediately be served upon said Judge or Court Administrator.

Applies to

Notice of record return

Service on counsel for the local agency and on counsel for represented parties is sufficient.

Service upon the local agency’s counsel and upon counsel for parties represented by counsel before the local agency shall be sufficient.

Service

Court service to all parties

The court assumes responsibility for serving its orders, and including fax numbers or e-mail addresses does not authorize service by those methods.

An accurate distribution legend naming all attorneys and self-represented parties and their addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers and e-mail addresses, if any, is essential since the court is now assuming the responsibility for service of its orders. Inclusion of facsimile numbers and e-mail addresses is not intended to authorize service by these methods.

Applies to

Notice of appointment of viewers

Written notice of the Viewers’ appointment and the place and time of the Views must be given as prescribed by law within ten days of appointment.

The written notice of the appointment of Viewers and of the place and time of the Views shall be given in the manner and to the persons entitled as prescribed by law within ten (10) days of their appointment.

Applies to

Notice of payment petition

Notice of the Condemnor’s petition to make payment into Court must be served in the same manner as notices of Declarations of Taking under Section 405(b) of the Eminent Domain Code.

Notice of presentation by Condemnor of a Petition to make payment into Court under the provisions of Section 522 of the Eminent Domain Code shall be given in the same manner as notices of the filing of Declarations of Taking are directed to be served under the provisions of Section 405(b) of said Code.

Applies to

Certificate of readiness

Notice to an unrepresented party must include the first day of the applicable trial session.

If a party is not represented by counsel of record, such notice shall include the date of the first day of the applicable trial session.

Each party must provide the Court Administrator's Office with copies of all later Preliminary Objections-related pleadings, filings, briefs, and memoranda, and no cover letter is required.

Parties shall provide a copy of all subsequent pleadings, filings, briefs and memoranda related to the Preliminary Objections to the Court Administrator’s Office for distribution to the assigned judge. No cover letter is necessary.

Opposing parties may file and serve any appropriate responding statement within ten (10) days of service of the supporting statement.

The opposing party(ies) may, within ten (10) days of service of the supporting statement, file and serve any responding statement deemed appropriate.

Copies of a written request for daily, expedited, or same-day transcripts must be provided as required by paragraph (B)(2).

(C) A request for daily, expedited, or same-day transcripts shall be filed in the appropriate filing office (Prothonotary, Clerk of Courts, Register of Wills/Clerk of the Orphans’ Court and/or Domestic Relations) at least ten (10) days before the scheduled proceeding. Copies of the written request shall be provided as required in paragraph (B)(2) above.

The court reporter must deliver the original transcript to the appropriate filing office and distribute copies to ordering parties once the balance is paid.

(D) (5) The court reporter shall deliver the original transcript to the appropriate filing office and distribute copies to the ordering parties upon payment of the balance owed.

If no answer is filed, the Court may grant the requested relief upon proof of service of the citation.

(e) Disposition – No Answer. If no answer is filed, upon proof of service of the citation, the Court may grant the relief requested.

The filer must provide a copy of this form to all other attorneys or self-represented parties at the addresses listed below.

I have provided a copy of this form to all other attorneys or other self-represented parties at the following addresses as listed below:

Applies to

Motion

Service

Mail

If facsimile or electronic communication is unavailable, a copy of the motion and proposed order must be sent by mail.

If facsimile or electronic communication is not possible, a copy of the motion and proposed order shall be sent by mail.

Service

Mail to all parties

The order scheduling the custody conference will be sent to all parties by regular mail.

This notification will be sent to all parties by regular mail.

Service

Publication

The Dauphin County Reporter is the designated legal periodical for Dauphin County.

The Dauphin County Reporter is the designated legal periodical for Dauphin County.