Court of Common Pleas of Forest County, Pennsylvania
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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- The Stay may be extended by motion following a hearing, and the motion must be filed at least five days before the Stay ends.
- A continuance motion must be written or made on the record in open court, ordinarily presented at least 10 days before the proceeding, and state prior continuances and who requested each; later motions require substantial reasons that were not previously known or reasonably ascertainable.
- Continuances shall be granted only by court order for good cause shown or notice sent by the court administrator to the parties and the court. Motions for continuances shall be submitted in writing in the form of a motion. A motion for continuance should be filed no later than three days prior to the scheduled date for the arbitration hearing.
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Document Format Requirements26 rules
Individuals proposed as sureties on bonds of fiduciaries shall file affidavits on the printed forms supplied by the Clerk.
- Affidavit
Formatting
- •Affidavits must be on the printed forms supplied by the Clerk
Accounts of personal representatives shall be filed with the Clerk in duplicate.
Formatting
- •Accounts of personal representatives must be filed with the Clerk in duplicate
A petition by a personal representative to sell real property at public sale, under PEF Code §3353, shall set forth in separate paragraphs:
The defendant shall file a petition and affidavit in a form substantially consistent with Form L124(b) of these rules.
The praecipe shall be in a form substantially consistent with Form L124(c) of these rules.
Formatting
- •The praecipe must be in a form substantially consistent with Form L124(c)
2. File one (1) paper copy 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.
(1) If a document is larger than 8 ½ X 11 inches, the Official Court Reporter shall be provided with a copy of the same sized 8 ½ X 11 inches. Items larger than 8 ½ X 11 inches may be used for illustration during the court proceedings.
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.
Formatting
- •Microsoft Word format only
Briefs shall be in the form specified by Pa.R.C.P. 210.
Formatting
- •Briefs must be in the form specified by Pa.R.C.P. 210
Each point for charge shall be submitted to the Court separately numbered on stationary 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches, double-spaced, containing the caption and the point number.
- Line spacing
- Double
- Paper size
- Letter
- Point for charge
Within fifteen (15) calendar days after the meeting, the President Judge will respond in writing, and, where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, with a final resolution of the complaint.
The response must be in writing and, where appropriate, provided in an accessible format such as large print, Braille, or audio.
Court's wording
Within fifteen (15) calendar days of the meeting, the ADA Coordinator or designated individual will respond in writing, and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, such as large print, Braille, or audio.
Any paper or other document filed in any office shall be sufficient as to format and other physical characteristics if it substantially complies with the requirements that it shall be on white paper of good quality with typed or printed matter 6 1/2 × 9 1/2 inches.
Multi-page filings shall be stapled in the upper left- hand corner only. No tape, headers or backers shall be used.
- Binding
- Stapled
The cover sheet shall contain a 3 inch space from the top of the paper for all court stampings, filing notices, etc.
Covered pleadings, related papers, petitions, and motions filed with the Prothonotary must be prepared for flat filing.
- Pleading
- Paper
- Petition
- Motion
Formatting
- •Prepare the covered filings for flat filing
Court's wording
All pleadings and papers in connection therewith, petitions and motions filed with the Prothonotary in an action at law or in equity and in other matters designated under the Rules of Civil Procedure shall be prepared for flat filing.
No paper or other document may be filed in the Prothonotary's Office on any paper other than paper approximately 8 1/2 × 11 inches in size.
Petitions must be typewritten or printed.
Court's wording
All petitions and reasons therefore, shall be typewritten or printed, signed by a party or counsel of record and shall contain the caption of the case, a description of the petition, the reasons therefore, and the relief requested.
Motions must be typewritten or printed.
Court's wording
All motions and reasons therefore, shall be typewritten or printed, signed by a party or counsel of record and shall contain the caption of the case, a description of the motion, the reasons therefore, the relief requested, a certificate of service, and a proposed order.
A motion for judgment on the pleadings should not be filed in duplicate or by facsimile transmission.
- Motion for judgment on the pleadings
Formatting
- •Do not file in duplicate or by facsimile transmission
Preliminary objections should not be filed in duplicate or by facsimile transmission.
- Preliminary objections
Formatting
- •Do not file in duplicate or by facsimile transmission
A motion for summary judgment should not be filed in duplicate or by facsimile transmission.
- Summary judgment motion
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- •Do not file in duplicate or by facsimile transmission
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Exhibits introduced in judicial proceedings and wills are exempt from this rule.
Document Filing Requirements201 rules
- (a) File one (1) certified copy hereof with the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts.
- (c) File one (1) certified copy hereof with the Criminal Procedural Rules Committee,
- (b) Distribute two (2) certified copies hereof and one (1) disk copy to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin,
(d) File one (1) copy with the Prothonotary/Clerk of Court of the 37th Judicial District.
Every motion must include a statement of authority; it may be a contemporaneously filed brief or, for routine motions without complex legal or factual issues, appear in the motion itself.
Court's wording
All motions shall be supported by a statement of authority citing a statute, rule of court, or case law in support of the requested relief. The statement may be in the form of a brief filed contemporaneously with the motion or, in routine motions that do not raise complex legal or actual issues, in the body of the motion itself.
An authorized Pennsylvania surety company may act as surety if a currently effective Insurance Department certificate evidencing its right is filed of record.
Court's wording
Every surety company duly authorized to do business in Pennsylvania may become surety on any bond or obligation required to be filed by the Orphans’ Court; provided, that a currently effective certificate issued to it by the Insurance Department of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, evidencing the surety’s right, is filed of record.
The affidavits and bond shall be filed for approval by the Clerk.
In addition to the requirements of the Pa. O.C. Rules, the notice to interested parties shall: (a) State the date on which the Account will be presented to the Court for confirmation.
A Proposed Decree of Distribution must accompany papers filed under Pa. O.C. Rule 2.4.
Court's wording
(a) A Proposed Decree of Distribution, which will confirm the Account and approve the Petition for Adjudication/Statement of Proposed Distribution, shall accompany the papers filed pursuant to Pa. O.C. Rule 2.4.
(b) The Clerk shall give notice by advertisement of the time when Accounts were filed and when they will be presented to the Court for confirmation. The advertisement shall include the names and capacity of respective accountants and shall also state that unless objections are filed with twenty (20) days after confirmation, the confirmation will be confirmed and distribution may be made in accordance with any Statement of Proposed Distribution filed with the Account.
Following confirmation, one copy of the Accounts of personal representatives, with the date of confirmation noted theron, shall be forwarded to the Register for indexing and filing with records of the proceeding in the Register’s Office for that decedent.
The Court may appoint by special order an official examiner(s) who shall examine the assets held by any fiduciary and make a full written report thereon to the Court showing what assets belong to the estate, how they are registered or otherwise earmarked as the property of the estate to which they belong, and where and how the cash belonging to the estate is kept or deposited.
The notice must include copies of the petition and appraisal and a statement about the requested confirmation, the stated time, and the deadline for exceptions.
Court's wording
The notice shall contain a copy of the petition and the appraisal, and a statement that confirmation of the appraisal and the setting apart of the real estate to the next of kin will be requested and may be allowed by the Court at a stated time, and unless exceptions are filed thereto, confirmed twenty (20) days thereafter.
If an appraisal is necessary, the Court shall appoint two appraisers in accordance with PEF Code §3123. After appointment, the appraiser shall file with the Clerk their appraisal within thirty (30) days of appointment.
When the personal representative, at his/her own risk delivers assets of the estate in satisfaction of the exemption, he/she shall set forth the same as a credit in the account.
The petition shall be filed with the Clerk
The affidavit or verified statement to the petition shall include an averment that the parties who have signed the consents to discharge are all the parties interested in the estate, or the reason for the failure of any party to consent.
A petition for extension of time in which the surviving spouse may file an election to take against the Will or other conveyances shall be in paragraph form alleging facts relied upon to justify the extension.
the personal representative, after the expiration of one (1) year from the first complete advertisements of the grant of letters, may present a petition to the Court with an account attached under the provisions of the PEF Code §3531 (20 Pa. C.S.A. §3531). The petition shall conform as far as practicable to the requirements of a petition under Pa. O.C. Rule 5.8.
A petition by a personal representative to sell real property at public sale, under PEF Code §3353, shall set forth in separate paragraphs: (1) The name, residence, and date of death of the decedent, whether the decedent died testate or intestate, and the date of the grant of letters. (2) That the personal representative is not otherwise authorized to sell by the PEF Code or is not authorized or is denied the power to do so by the Will, or that it is desirable that the sale have the effect of a judicial sale, stating the reasons. (3) Whether an inventory and appraisement have been filed, the total value of the property shown therein, and the value at which the real property to be sold was included therein. (4) If the personal representative entered bond with the Register, the name of the surety and the amount of such bond. (5) The names and relationships of all interested parties, a brief description of their respective interests, whether any of them are minors, adjudicated incapacitated, or deceased, or, if so, the names and the record of the appointment of their fiduciaries, if any. (6) A full description of the real property to be sold, the improvements thereon, by whom it is occupied, its rental value if applicable and current common level ratio value.
Written consent of all interested parties and of the surviving or successor fiduciary, shall be attached to the petition. Such consent may be included in a satisfaction of award attached to the petition.
Sufficient facts to enable the Court to determine that the sale is desirable for the proper administration and distribution of the estate.
A guardian’s petition for public sale under PEF Code §5144 or §5155 must set out the specified minor, notice, title, property-interest, property-description, and best-interests information in separate paragraphs.
Court's wording
A petition by a guardian to sell real property at public sale, under PEF Code §5144 or §5155, shall set forth in separate paragraphs: (1) The age of the minor. (2) The names of the minor’s next of kin and the notice given them of the presentation of the petition. (3) How title was acquired, stating the date and place of probate of the Will or recording of the deed. (4) A recital of the provisions of the Will or deed relating to the real property to be sold. (5) The nature and extent of the interest of the minor, of the guardian, and of the third persons in the real property. (6) A full description of the real property to be sold, the improvements thereon, by whom it is occupied, its rental value and current common level ration value. (7) Sufficient facts to enable the Court to determine that the proposed sale will be in the best interest of the minor.
A trustee’s petition for public sale must set out the specified title, trust, interested-party, property, authority, and best-interests information in separate paragraphs.
Court's wording
A petition by a trustee to sell real property at public sale, under PEF Code §7792 shall also set forth in separate paragraphs: (1) How title was acquired, starting with the date and place of probate of the Will or recording of the deed. (2) A recital of the relevant provision of the Will or deed pertaining to the real property to be sold, and the history of the trust. (3) The names and relationships of all interested parties; a brief description of their respective interest; whether any of them are minors, adjudicated incapacitated, or deceased, and if so, the names and record of appointment of their fiduciaries, if any. (4) A full description of the real property to be sold, the improvements thereon, by whom it is occupied, its rental value, if applicable, and current common level ratio value. (5) That the Trustee is not otherwise authorized to sell by the PEF Code or is denied the power by the truest instrument or that it is advisable that the sale have the effect of a judicial sale, state the reason. (6) Sufficient facts to enable the Court to determine that the proposed sale is for the best interests of the Trust.
A guardian’s petition for public sale under PEF Code §5521 must include the information required for a minor’s sale petition and additional facts showing the sale is in the incapacitated person’s best interest.
Court's wording
A petition by a guardian to sell real property at public sale, under PEF Code §5521, shall set forth in separate paragraphs the same information as required for the sale by a guardian of a minor with sufficient additional facts to enable to Court to determine that the proposed sale will be in the best interest of the incapacitated person.
The advertised sale notice must include the property’s size and location information, improvements, any deed or surveyor’s description, last deed grantee and recording reference, and recorded liens and secured parties.
Court's wording
In addition, notice of the sale shall be advertised one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation in the appropriate county and such notice shall contain: (a) The size of the property, either by acreage or square feet, if known, as well as the street or road location, and reference to any landmarks that may identify the property. (b) A list of all improvements on the property and the nature thereof. (c) A deed description or surveyor’s description of the property, if any. (d) The name of the grantee of the last recorded deed of the subject premises, together with the Deed Book and page of the record. (e) The recorded liens thereon and the identity of the secured party.
The following exhibits shall be attached to the petition by a personal representative, trustee, or guardian to sell real property at public sale: (a) Certification that twenty (20) business days’ notice has been given to those parties who do not consent or join.
The following exhibits shall be attached to the petition by a personal representative, trustee, or guardian to sell real property at public sale: (b) Consent by any mortgagee whose lien would otherwise not be discharged by the sale.
When authority to sell is not granted by will, trust instrument, or statute, a private-sale petition must conform as closely as practicable to the rules for the fiduciary’s public-sale petition.
Court's wording
Where the power to sell real property is not granted by will, trust instrument, or statute, a petition by a personal representative, trustee, or guardian to sell real property at private sale shall also conform as closely as practicable to all requirements of these rules with regard to a petition to sell reap property at public sale by the fiduciary.
(b) A copy of the agreement of sale.
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- Private sale petition
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- •A copy of the agreement of sale
(a) Certification that twenty (20) days’ notice has been given to those parties who do not consent or join.
The petition must state the decedent’s death and letters dates, bond information, estate valuation and prior real-estate proceeds, sale and purchaser details, known liens and interested parties, and the requested additional-security relief.
Court's wording
(a) Form of Petition. In a sale of real estate, whether public or private, by a personal representative acting without benefit of an order of Court, directing or authorizing such sale, but who was required to give bond, the personal representative shall present a petition to the Court before the proceeds of the sale are paid by the purchaser setting forth: (1) The date of death of the decedent. (2) The date of the grant of letters to the petitioner. (3) The amount of the bond(s) filed by the petitioner, the date of such filing, and the name(s) of the surety. (4) The total valuation of the personal estate as shown on the inventory and appraisement, if any, and the total proceeds of any real estate sold previously. (5) A short description of the real property sold, the name(s) of the purchaser(s), the amount of the consideration to be paid, and the terms of the sale. (6) A list of all liens of record known to petitioner, including: mortgages, delinquent taxes, judgements, etc., and the names and relationships of all interested parties with a brief description of their respective interests. (7) A prayer for an order fixing the amount of additional security or for an order excusing the filing of additional security.
A small-estate petition must state the will’s probate and letters dates, any bond requirement and amount, beneficiaries’ interests, and whether beneficiaries received or retained decedent property through wage payments under PEF Code §3101.
Court's wording
(b) Contents. In addition to the requirements provided by the Rules in Chapter III, a petition shall set forth the following: (1) The date of the probate of the Will and of the grant of letters, if any, and whether the personal representative has been required to give bond and, if so, the amount. (2) A brief description of any beneficiaries’ respective interests and whether any of them has received or retained any property of the decedent by payment of wages under PEF Code §3101.
(c) Exhibits. The following items shall be attached as exhibits to the petition:
A certification that a copy of the proposed petition and decree has been given to all beneficiaries and unpaid creditors at least twenty (20) business days prior to presentation of the petition.
(a) For all Orphans’ Court cases, the Court shall issue a Case Management Order after the close of the pleadings. This Case Management Order shall set dates certain for the completion of discovery, the filing of all pre-trial motions, a pre-trial conference, and jury selection, where demanded.
A hearing notice must state the case caption and number, appointment information, fiduciary’s name, hearing time and place, matters to be determined, and the Auditor’s or Master’s signature and contact information.
Court's wording
(b) The notice shall include the following: (1) The caption and number of the case; (2) The fact and date of appointment; (3) The name of the fiduciary of the estate; (4) The time and place of hearing; (5) A general statement of the matters to be determined; and (6) The signature and the typewritten name, address, and telephone number of the Auditor or Master.
Said notice shall inform all parties that unless exceptions are filed within twenty (20) days from the date of the filing of the report, it will be presented to the Court for confirmation.
(d) Upon completion of the report, the official shall file it in the office of the Clerk and shall give notice in writing that the report has been filed to counsel for all parties who appear formally during the proceedings and to such parties as appear without counsel.
(h) The official shall verify in the report that written notice has been given to counsel of record who have filed a formal appearance in the proceedings and to such other parties as have appeared without counsel.
Exceptions must identify the specific error and grounds, address one issue per paragraph, and include supporting details from the record when alleging a failure to find a fact; general, vague, or argumentative exceptions will not be considered.
Court's wording
(e) Exceptions filed must point specifically to the error of fact or law complained of and state clearly the grounds for the objections thereto in separate paragraph form, with one issue raise in each paragraph. General, vague, or argumentative exceptions will not be considered. Where the exception is of the nature that the official failed to find a fact, the exception shall state the nature of the fact the official should have found and shall give reason to support it from the record and shall specifically identify the fact not found in the record.
If the Court requires that a bond be furnished, the appellant shall file a bond and secure its approval by the Register of Wills.
Said citation shall contain a date and time certain for hearing on the appeal.
Appeals taken from a judicial act or proceedings before the Register of Wills shall be addressed to the Orphans’ Court with the appropriate caption. The appeal shall be in petition form.
- Document
- Appeal petition
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Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Parties must electronically file defined legal papers through PACFile, except for the listed categories.
(b) The electronic filing of motions and other legal papers is authorized as specifically provided in this rule. Parties shall electronically file documents using the PACFile electronic filing system developed by the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts and located on the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Web Portal at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/. The application of general rules of court and court policies that implement the rules shall continue to apply regardless of the method of filing. (c) Legal Papers Defined. The “legal papers” which shall be filed electronically shall encompass all written motions, written answers and any notices or documents for which filing is required or permitted, including orders, exhibits and attachments, except for the following: 1. Applications for a search warrant, 2. Application for an arrest warrant, 3. Grand jury materials, except the indicting grand jury indictment or the investigating grand jury presentment, 4. Submissions filed ex parte as authorized by law and, 5. Submissions filed or authorized to be filed under seal.
Criminal cases
Page 15 | Rule Crim.P.L576.1. Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers
Attorneys and self-represented parties who file legal papers electronically must establish a PACFile account through the portal.
(d) Attorneys or self-represented parties who file legal papers electronically must establish a PACFile account using the Unified Judicial System of the Pennsylvania Web Portal.
Criminal cases
Page 16 | Rule Crim.P.L576.1. Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers
The District Court Administrator must send the Legislative Reference Bureau one paper copy and one electronic copy in Microsoft Word format only.
2. File one (1) paper copy 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 1 | ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
The District Court Administrator must email one copy to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.
1. File one (1) copy to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts via email to adminrules@pacourts.us.
Page 1 | ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
The District Court Administrator must send the Legislative Reference Bureau two paper copies and one electronic copy in Microsoft Word format.
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 1 | Administrative Order
The District Court Administrator must email one copy to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.
File one (1) copy to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts via email to adminrules@pacourts.us.
Page 1 | Administrative Order
Electronic filing through PACFile is permitted in Forest and Warren Counties, with the effective dates stated in the rule.
(a) Pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure 576.1 Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers, electronic filing of legal papers through the PACFile electronic filing system shall be permitted for Forest and Warren County with the retroactive effective date of July 20, 2016 and Warren County effective January 13, 2020.
Criminal cases
Page 15 | Rule Crim.P.L576.1. Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers
Attorneys and self-represented parties unable or unwilling to e-file may file and serve legal papers on paper.
a. 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.
Criminal cases
Page 16 | Rule Crim.P.L576.1. Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Accounts and Statements of Proposed Distribution must be filed at least 30 days before the chosen confirmation date published in the annual Court Calendar.
(a) All Accounts and Statements of Proposed Distribution must be filed with the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court no later than thirty (30) days before the regularly scheduled confirmation date published in the annual Court Calendar upon which the accountant desires to have the Account and/or Statement of Proposed Distribution submitted to the Court for approval.
Civil cases
Page 7 | L.O.C. Rule 2.6.1 — Filing with the Clerk
unless objections are filed with twenty (20) days after confirmation
unless objections are filed with twenty (20) days after confirmation
Civil cases
Page 7 | L.O.C. Rule 2.6.1 — Filing with the Clerk
Accounts presented to the Court by Executors, Administrators, Guardians, or Trustees must be filed by the Friday before the first Monday of January, April, July, and October.
All Accounts presented to the Court of Executors, Administrators, Guardians, or Trustees shall be filed with the Clerk on or before the Friday preceding the first Monday of the months of January, April, July, and October of each year.
Civil cases
Page 7 | L.O.C. Rule 2.9.1 — Confirmation of Accounts; Awards. Time for Filing
Interested parties must file objections with the Court within 20 days from the date of notice.
Interested parties shall have twenty (20) days from the date of notice to file objections with the Court.
Civil cases
Page 10 | L.O.C. Rules 5.2.1 — Family Exemption. Additional Requirements
The appraisers must file the appraisal with the Clerk within 30 days of appointment.
After appointment, the appraiser shall file with the Clerk their appraisal within thirty (30) days of appointment.
Civil cases
Page 10 | L.O.C. Rules 5.2.1 — Family Exemption. Additional Requirements
Exceptions to an appraisal must be filed with the Clerk within 20 days after confirmation.
Exceptions to an appraisal shall be filed with the Clerk within twenty (20) days after confirmation.
Civil cases
Page 11 | L.O.C. Rule 5.1
Appraisers must file an appraisal of the claimed property with the Clerk within 30 days after appointment.
The appraisers shall, within thirty (30) days after their appointment, file with the Clerk an appraisal of the property claimed.
Civil cases
Page 11 | L.O.C. Rule 5.3.2
A bonded personal representative selling real estate without a court order must present a petition before the purchaser pays the sale proceeds.
(a) Form of Petition. In a sale of real estate, whether public or private, by a personal representative acting without benefit of an order of Court, directing or authorizing such sale, but who was required to give bond, the personal representative shall present a petition to the Court before the proceeds of the sale are paid by the purchaser setting forth:
Civil cases
Page 16 | L.O.C. Rule 5.11.4(a) Form of Petition
An interested party may file exceptions to an Auditor’s or Master’s report within 20 days after service on that party.
(b) Any interested party shall have the right to file exceptions to an Auditor’s or Master’s report within twenty (20) days after the date of service upon that party.
Civil cases
Page 20 | AUDITORS AND MASTERS; L.O.C. Rule 9.6.1(b)
The written notice must advise parties that the report will be presented for confirmation unless exceptions are filed within 20 days after the report is filed.
Said notice shall inform all parties that unless exceptions are filed within twenty (20) days from the date of the filing of the report, it will be presented to the Court for confirmation.
Civil cases
Page 20 | AUDITORS AND MASTERS; L.O.C. Rule 9.6.1(d)
The official must file the report within 90 days of appointment, subject to a court-approved extension on the official’s application for good cause in a complicated case; failure to meet the applicable deadline may result in vacatur and denial of compensation or reimbursement.
(c) The official shall file the report within ninety (90) days of the appointment provided that an extension will be permitted by the Court upon application of the official for good cause shown in complicated cases. Should the official fail to file the report within the time limits or extensions herein, the appointment may be vacated and compensation and reimbursement for services rendered or expenses incurred may be denied.
Civil cases
Page 20 | AUDITORS AND MASTERS; L.O.C. Rule 9.6.1(c)
(a) If no exceptions are filed to the official’s report within twenty (20) days of the fate of filing, the Clerk shall transmit the report to the Court for confirmation.
(a) If no exceptions are filed to the official’s report within twenty (20) days of the fate of filing, the Clerk shall transmit the report to the Court for confirmation.
Civil cases
Page 21 | L.O.C. Rule 9.7.1 Confirmation of Report
Untimely exceptions will not be heard.
(g) In the event exceptions are filed, the Clerk shall forthwith transmit the proceedings to the Court Administrator for further scheduling for a hearing or argument as the Court may determine. No exceptions will be heard that are not timely filed.
Civil cases
Page 21 | Auditors and Masters
A party or other person entitled to and seeking a jury trial must make a timely demand under PEF Code §777(c).
A party or person entitled to and desiring a trial by jury shall make timely demand thereof in accordance with PEF Code §777(c).
Civil cases
Page 23 | L.O.C. Rule 10.4.4 Appeals from the Register of Wills. Jury Trial
A required bond must be presented within the time set by the Court; otherwise, the Clerk shall order judgment of non pros upon an appellee’s praecipe.
If the bond is not presented within the time indicated by the Court, the Clerk, upon praecipe of the appellee(s), shall order a judgment of non pros.
Civil cases
Page 23 | L.O.C. Rule 10.4.3 Appeals from the Register of Wills. Bond
Adoption petitions must be filed with the Clerk 45 days before the scheduled hearing.
All adoption petitions shall be filed with the Clerk forty-five (45) days prior to the scheduled hearing date.
Civil cases
Page 27 | ADOPTIONS
The President Judge will provide a written final resolution within 15 calendar days after the meeting and use an accessible format where appropriate.
Within fifteen (15) calendar days after the meeting, the President Judge will respond in writing, and, where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, with a final resolution of the complaint.
Page 5 | Americans with Disabilities (Title II) Act Grievance Procedure
The complaint should be submitted as soon as possible but no later than sixty (60) calendar days after the alleged violation.
The complaint should be submitted as soon as possible but no later than sixty (60) calendar days after the alleged violation.
Page 5 | Americans with Disabilities (Title II) Act Grievance Procedure
The President Judge will meet with the complainant within 15 calendar days after receiving the appeal to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions.
Within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the appeal, the President Judge will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions.
Page 5 | Americans with Disabilities (Title II) Act Grievance Procedure
Within 15 calendar days after receiving the complaint, the ADA Coordinator or designee must investigate it and meet with the complainant in person or by telephone to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions.
Within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of the complaint, the ADA Coordinator or designated individual will investigate the complaint, including, meeting with the individual seeking an accommodation, either in person or via telephone, to discuss the complaint and the possible resolutions.
Page 5 | Americans with Disabilities (Title II) Act Grievance Procedure
The ADA Coordinator or designee must respond in writing within 15 calendar days after the meeting and provide an accessible format where appropriate.
Within fifteen (15) calendar days of the meeting, the ADA Coordinator or designated individual will respond in writing, and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, such as large print, Braille, or audio.
Page 5 | Americans with Disabilities (Title II) Act Grievance Procedure
If the response does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant may appeal to the President Judge within 15 calendar days after receiving the response.
If the response to the complaint does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant may appeal the decision within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the response to the President Judge of the 37th Judicial District of Pennsylvania.
Page 5 | Americans with Disabilities (Title II) Act Grievance Procedure
When a written waiver is filed before the scheduled arraignment, that scheduled date is treated as the arraignment date for calculating specified pretrial filing limits and scheduling later dates.
If a written Waiver of Arraignment is filed prior to the scheduled date of arraignment, the scheduled date of arraignment shall be deemed the day of arraignment for the purpose of computing time limitations for filing all pre-trial motions and requests pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P.567, 568, 572, 573, 578 and 579 and for the purpose of scheduling further dates pursuant to these rules.
Criminal cases
Page 13 | Arraignment
A defendant intending to offer an alibi, insanity, or mental-infirmity defense must notify the Commonwealth’s attorney in writing within 30 days after the stated arraignment date.
4. If I intend to offer the defense of alibi, insanity or mental infirmity, I must notify the attorney for the Commonwealth in writing within thirty (30) days after the stated arraignment date.
Criminal cases
Page 14 | Form L571
A defendant who wants a bench trial must notify the Court no later than the time set for the trial-list call.
7. I must give the Court notice no later than the time set for the call of the trial list in my case [which date has been provided to me on the Criminal Case Scheduling Form I have received] if I desire to have my case tried before a judge without a jury.
Criminal cases
Page 14 | Form L571
Failing to file discovery or pretrial-relief motions within the prescribed time limits is considered a waiver of the right to file them.
6. If I fail to file any motions for discovery or pre-trial relief within the prescribed time limits, it shall be considered a waiver of my right to file such motions.
Criminal cases
Page 14 | Form L571
Discovery must be concluded within 14 days after the stated arraignment date.
2. Any discovery must be concluded fourteen (14) days after the stated arraignment date.
Criminal cases
Page 14 | Form L571
A defendant must file a written Request for a Bill of Particulars within seven days after the stated arraignment date.
3. I must file a Request for a Bill of Particulars in writing within seven (7) days after the stated arraignment date.
Criminal cases
Page 14 | Form L571
A defendant entering a guilty or no-contest plea as part of a plea bargain must do so no later than the date set for criminal calendar call.
8. If I want to enter a guilty or no contest plea in this case as a result of a plea bargain, I must do so no later than the date set for criminal calendar call.
Criminal cases
Page 14 | Form L571
All pretrial motions for relief must be filed on or before 30 days from the stated arraignment date.
5. I must file all pre-trial motions for relief on or before thirty (30) days from the stated arraignment date.
Criminal cases
Page 14 | Form L571
An omnibus pretrial motion must be filed and served within 30 days after arraignment, subject to the stated exceptions and court extension for cause.
Except as otherwise provided in these rules, an omnibus pretrial motion for relief shall be filed and served within thirty (30) days after arraignment, unless opportunity therefor did not exist or the defendant, defense counsel, or the attorney for the Commonwealth was not aware of the grounds for the motion or the time for filing has been extended by the Court for cause shown.
Criminal cases
Page 16 | Rule Crim.P.L579. Time for Omnibus Pretrial Motion and Service
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Notices by or to attorneys must be in writing and given to counsel of record or an office employee; this counts as notice to the represented party unless personal notice is required.
(b) Notice to Counsel. Notice by or to attorneys shall be in writing, given to the attorney of record, or to an employee of the attorney’s office, and shall be considered notice to the party represented unless personal notice to the party is required.
Civil cases
Page 5 | L.O.C. Rule 1.5.2 Local Rules. Attorneys
The appraisers must serve a copy of the appraisal on the personal representatives or, if none exists, as the Court directs.
A copy of the appraisal shall be served by the appraisers on the personal representatives, or, if there is no personal representative, then as the Court shall direct.
Civil cases
Page 10 | L.O.C. Rules 5.2.1 — Family Exemption. Additional Requirements
The person receiving the appraisal must immediately notify interested parties who would be adversely affected by the exemption.
Such person shall immediately give notice to all interested parties who would be adversely affected by the allowance of the exemption.
Civil cases
Page 10 | L.O.C. Rules 5.2.1 — Family Exemption. Additional Requirements
Notice must be given at least 20 days before the confirmation date; if a next of kin's address or whereabouts is unknown, notice must be given as the Court directs.
Said notice shall be given not less than twenty (20) days prior to the date set for confirmation. If the address or whereabouts of any of the next of kin is unknown, notice shall be given in such manner as the Court shall direct.
Civil cases
Page 10 | L.O.C. Rules 5.2.1 — Family Exemption. Additional Requirements
The petitioner must give at least 20 days’ written notice of the intended extension request to adversely affected persons who do not join the petition.
petitioner shall give at least twenty (20) days written notice of intention to request the extension to all persons adversely affected thereby who do not join in the prayer of the petition.
Civil cases
Page 11 | L.O.C. Rule 5.4.1(b)
Copies of exceptions must be served on the fiduciary, if any, and the spouse or the spouse’s attorney within five days after filing.
Copies of the exceptions shall be served on the fiduciary, if any, and on the spouse or the attorney for the spouse, within five (5) days after filing.
Civil cases
Page 11 | L.O.C. Rule 5.1
Certification that twenty (20) business days’ notice has been given to those parties who do not consent or join.
Certification that twenty (20) business days’ notice has been given to those parties who do not consent or join.
Civil cases
Page 14 | L.O.C. Rule 5.10.2 Public Sale of Real Property. Exhibits
The sale notice must also be advertised once in a newspaper of general circulation in the appropriate county.
In addition, notice of the sale shall be advertised one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation in the appropriate county
Civil cases
Page 14 | L.O.C. Rule 5.10.3 Public Sale of Real Property. Notice
After the petition is allowed, the petitioner must give each interested party, including every known unpaid creditor, sale notice by first class mail at least twenty days before the proposed sale.
After allowance of a petition for public sale of real estate, the petitioner shall, in addition to such notice as may be required to be given by law, give notice of the sale to each interested party, including every unpaid creditor by first class mail, if known. Such notice shall be given at least twenty (20) days prior to the date of the proposed sale.
Civil cases
Page 14 | L.O.C. Rule 5.10.3 Public Sale of Real Property. Notice
Nonconsenting or nonjoining parties must receive twenty days’ notice for the private sale.
(a) Certification that twenty (20) days’ notice has been given to those parties who do not consent or join.
Civil cases
Page 15 | L.O.C. Rule 5.11.2(a) Exhibits
After a public-sale petition is allowed, notice of the proposed sale in approved form must be given as provided by Pa. O.C. Rule 3.6.
(a) Notice. After the allowance of a petition for public sale, notice in approved form of the proposed sale shall be given in the manner provided by Pa. O.C. Rule 3.6.
Civil cases
Page 15 | L.O.C. Rule 5.10.4(a) Notice
The petitioner must serve written notice under Chapter III, giving at least 20 business days’ notice before presenting the petition to the specified unpaid beneficiaries, heirs, claimants, creditors, or, when heirs are unknown, the Attorney General.
(d) Notice. The petitioner shall serve written notice on interested parties in compliance with Chapter III. (1) That twenty (20) business days’ written notice of intention to present the petition has been given to every unpaid beneficiary, heir, or claimant who has not joined in the petition, or to the Attorney General, if the decedent’s heirs are unknown, and to every unpaid claimant or creditor.
Civil cases
Page 17 | ORPHANS’ COURT DIVISION
In the event notice cannot be given in such manner, notice shall be given by advertisement one time in the Warren Times Observer for Warren County and The Forest Press for Forest County and one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the decedent resided. The date of publication shall be at least twenty (20) days prior to the hearing.
In the event notice cannot be given in such manner, notice shall be given by advertisement one time in the Warren Times Observer for Warren County and The Forest Press for Forest County and one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the decedent resided. The date of publication shall be at least twenty (20) days prior to the hearing.
Civil cases
Page 19 | AUDITORS AND MASTERS; L.O.C. Rule 9.1.1(a)
The Auditor or Master must give written hearing notice by first-class mail to the specified recipients at least 20 days before the hearing.
(a) The Auditor or Master shall fix a date, time, and place for hearing and shall give written notice to the accountant or petitioner and interested parties or their counsel of record of the hearing by first class mail at least twenty (20) days prior thereto.
Civil cases
Page 19 | AUDITORS AND MASTERS; L.O.C. Rule 9.1.1(a)
The Auditor or Master must notify all parties when the report is filed, provide each party a copy, and file a return of notice.
(a) The Auditor or Master shall notify all parties of the filing of the report, furnish all parties with a copy thereof and a return of notice shall be filed.
Civil cases
Page 20 | AUDITORS AND MASTERS; L.O.C. Rule 9.6.1(a)
A party filing exceptions must serve a copy by ordinary mail on the official and all counsel or unrepresented parties who have formally appeared.
(f) Any party filing exceptions to the report shall, by ordinary mail, serve a copy therof upon the official and all counsel or parties without counsel who have appeared formally in the proceedings.
Civil cases
Page 21 | Auditors and Masters
The hearing date must be at least twenty days after service of the petition and citation.
The Court shall fix a date for hearing which shall not be less than twenty (20) days after the service of the petition and citation.
Civil cases
Page 25 | L.O.C. Rule 14.2.2
The review hearing must be set at least twenty days after service of the petition and notice of the hearing.
A hearing shall be set by the Court not less than twenty (20) days after service of the petition and notice of the hearing.
Civil cases
Page 26 | L.O.C. Rule 14.9.2
In proceedings under Pa. O.C. Rule 15.4, petitioners' counsel must make a good-faith effort to identify and locate each parent and provide notice.
In proceedings under Pa. O.C. Rule 15.4, the attorney for petitioners shall make a good faith effort to determine the address and identity of each parent and to provide notice of the proceedings.
Civil cases
Page 28 | L.O.C. Rule 15.5.1
In adoption proceedings under Pa. O.C. Rule 15.5, notice must also be given to anyone with custody under a valid court order.
In adoption proceedings under Pa. O.C. Rule 15.5, notice of the proceedings shall also be given to any person(s) who have custody pursuant to a valid Court Order.
Civil cases
Page 28 | L.O.C. Rule 15.5.1
Proof of publication must be submitted to the Court before the hearing.
Proof of publication shall be submitted to the Court prior to hearing.
Civil cases
Page 28 | L.O.C. Rule 15.5.1
When a parent's identity or whereabouts cannot be ascertained, notice of the involuntary termination petition and hearing must be served by court-approved publication after presentation of a separate motion and diligent-search affidavit.
Notice of the Involuntary Termination Petition and hearing shall be served on the natural or putative father whose identity and/or whereabouts cannot be ascertained or on the mother whose identity and/or whereabouts cannot be ascertained by publication in the form and manner approved by the Court following presentation of a separate Motion for Service by Publication and Affidavit of Diligent Search as required by Pa. R.C.P. 430.
Civil cases
Page 28 | L.O.C. Rule 15.5.1
After completing the Criminal Case Scheduling Form, the defendant must receive a copy; the District Attorney must retain a copy, and a present defense attorney must also receive a copy.
(d) Once the Criminal Case Scheduling Form has been completed, the defendant shall be provided with a copy and the District Attorney shall retain a copy. If the defendant’s attorney is present, a copy shall be provided to the defendant’s attorney.
Criminal cases
Page 10 | Rule Crim.P.L502. Instituting Proceedings in Court Cases; Warren County
Attach the original Criminal Case Scheduling Form and all undistributed copies to the official record when it is forwarded to the Clerk of Courts, who must distribute them.
All undistributed copies, together with the original Criminal Case Scheduling Form, shall be attached to the official record when it is forwarded to the Clerk of Courts as required by Pa.R.Crim.P. 547 and shall be distributed by the Clerk of Courts.
Criminal cases
Page 10 | Rule Crim.P.L502. Instituting Proceedings in Court Cases; Warren County
The Issuing Authority must mail a notice substantially consistent with Form L510 with the summons in the specified cases.
In all summary cases where there is a likelihood of incarceration and in all court cases where a criminal action is commenced by summons, the Issuing Authority shall mail with the summons a notice substantially consistent with Form L510.
Criminal cases
Page 11 | Rule Crim.P.L510. Contents of Summons; Notice of Preliminary Hearing
A copy of a waiver of arraignment must be served on the District Attorney under Rule L576.
A copy of the waiver shall be served upon the District Attorney pursuant to 37.R.Crim.P. L576.
Criminal cases
Page 13 | Arraignment
The moving party must serve the opposing party or counsel with the motion when filing it.
(b) Service. Concurrently with filing, the moving party shall serve upon the opposing party or his/her counsel of record a copy of the motion.
Criminal cases
Page 15 | Rule Crim.P.L576. Filing and Service by Parties
Legal papers must be served under Rules 114(B) and 576(B) on recipients without portal access or who cannot use the electronic system.
b. Service of legal papers on any attorney or party who has not established a UJS portal account or who is unable to file or receive legal papers electronically or otherwise to access the system shall be made by the procedures provided under Rule 114(B) and 576 (B).
Criminal cases
Page 16 | Rule Crim.P.L576.1. Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers
An omnibus pretrial motion must be served within 30 days after arraignment, subject to the stated exceptions and court extension for cause.
Except as otherwise provided in these rules, an omnibus pretrial motion for relief shall be filed and served within thirty (30) days after arraignment, unless opportunity therefor did not exist or the defendant, defense counsel, or the attorney for the Commonwealth was not aware of the grounds for the motion or the time for filing has been extended by the Court for cause shown.
Criminal cases
Page 16 | Rule Crim.P.L579. Time for Omnibus Pretrial Motion and Service
When no supervisor’s warrant is needed, the filing officer must serve the defendant with notice of the Gagnon I hearing.
Notice of the Gagnon I hearing, in this instance, shall be served upon the defendant by the filing officer, and a Gagnon I hearing would then be scheduled at the convenience of the hearing officer.
Criminal cases
Page 20 | Rule Crim.P.L708 Violation of Probation/Parole or Intermediate Punishment
Filing Fees and Waivers
The Clerk may not confirm a matter or decree until all expenses and Auditor’s or Master’s fees have been paid to the Clerk.
No confirmation or decree shall be confirmed by the Clerk until all expenses and Auditor’s or Master’s fees have been paid to the Clerk.
Civil cases
Page 22 | L.O.C. Rule 9.8.1 Security for Expenses and Fees. Confirmation. Auditor’s and Master’s Expenses and Fees.
Upon confirmation, the Clerk must pay the expenses and the remaining Auditor’s or Master’s fee to the Auditor or Master.
Upon confirmation, the Clerk shall pay all expenses and the balance of the Auditor’s or Master’s fee to the Auditor or Master.
Civil cases
Page 22 | L.O.C. Rule 9.8.1 Security for Expenses and Fees. Confirmation. Auditor’s and Master’s Expenses and Fees.
A litigant ordering a transcript must pay a deposit equal to 90% of its estimated total cost by check payable to County of Forest or County of Warren, delivered to the District Court Administrator.
(1) The litigant ordering the transcript shall make payment in the amount of 90% of the estimated total cost of the transcript. Deposit checks are to be made payable to County of Forest or County of Warren and shall be delivered to the District Court Administrator.
Page 2 | Private Litigant Requests and Payment of Costs
The final transcript balance must be paid by check payable to the County of Forest or County of Warren and delivered to the District Court Administrator.
(4) Checks for the final balance are to be made payable to the County of Forest or County of Warren and shall be delivered to the District Court Administrator.
Page 2 | Private Litigant Requests and Payment of Costs
A $100 cost assessment is imposed in both the Magisterial District Courts and Common Pleas Court unless the court orders otherwise.
AND NOW, this 5thth day of March, 2014, pursuant to Title 18, Section 11.1101, the Court hereby approves the increased assessment of the Crime Victim's Compensation Fund and Victim Witness Services Fund to a total of $100.00, unless otherwise ordered by the court. This cost shall be imposed at both the Magisterial District Courts and the Common Pleas Court of the 37th Judicial District notwithstanding any statutory provision to the contrary.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
Applicable filing fees must be paid through Clerk of Courts procedures at the required time and amount, unless the party has In Forma Pauperis status.
(e) Applicable filing fees shall be paid through procedures established by the Clerk of Courts and at the same time and in the same amount required by statute, court rule or order, or established by a published fee schedule unless a party is granted In Forma Pauperis status.
Criminal cases
Page 16 | Rule Crim.P.L576.1. Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers
A defendant permitted to proceed in forma pauperis need not pay costs or fees payable to the Court or Clerk under an Act of Assembly or general rule.
A defendant permitted to proceed in forma pauperis shall not be required to pay any cost or fee imposed or authorized by Act of Assembly or general rule which is payable to the Court or Clerk of Courts.
Criminal cases
Page 79 | Rule Crim.P.L124. In Forma Pauperis
For a party represented by private counsel, the Clerk must allow in forma pauperis status upon filing a praecipe with the attorney’s required certification.
If the party is represented by an attorney other than the Public Defender or Court Appointed Counsel, the Clerk of Courts shall allow the party to proceed in forma pauperis upon the filing of a praecipe which contains a certification by the attorney that he or she is providing free legal service to the party and believes the party is unable to pay the costs.
Criminal cases
Page 79 | Rule Crim.P.L124. In Forma Pauperis
An arbitration appellant must prepay the county's board fees: $200 for an amount in controversy under $5,000, $300 for $5,000 to under $10,000, $400 for $10,000 to under $20,000, and $500 for $20,000 or more; the amount is the award or, if there is no award, the amount demanded in the complaint.
(a) Any party to the proceeding may appeal from the decision or award of the arbitrators to the Court of Common Pleas; upon prepayment to the county of the fees of the members of the board as set forth in the following schedule: (1) If the amount in controversy is less than $5,000 -- $200.00. (2) If the amount in controversy is $5,000 or more but less than $10,000 -- $300.00. (3) If the amount in controversy is $10,000 or more but less than $20,000 -- $400.00. (4) If the amount in controversy is $20,000 or more-- $500.00. For purposes of determining the appeal fee, "amount in controversy" shall be defined as the amount of the award rendered by the Board of Arbitration, or, in cases of no award, the amount demanded in the complaint.
Civil cases
Page 17 | Rule C.P.L1308.2 Appeal of Arbitration Report and Award
A fee waiver or reduction request must be filed with the Court Hearing Officer at least five days before the seminar and include a verified indigency affidavit or other proof of economic hardship under Pa. R.C.P. No. 240.
Any request for waiver or reduction of the fee shall be filed with the Court Hearing Officer and shall be accompanied by a verified affidavit of indigency or other proof of economic hardship in accordance with Pa. R.C.P. No. 240, at least five days prior to the scheduled seminar.
Civil cases
Page 22 | Rule C.P.L1915.4-2 Office Conference. Hearing. Parenting Program
The seminar provider determines the fee, which must be paid before attendance.
The fee for the seminar shall be determined by the provider and must be paid prior to attendance.
Civil cases
Page 22 | Rule C.P.L1915.4-2 Office Conference. Hearing. Parenting Program
The moving party must pay a $350 deposit when filing the appointment motion, and the motion cannot be filed until all required fees are paid to the Prothonotary.
a. A deposit of $350 shall be due from the moving party at the time that a motion for the appointment of the Court Hearing Officer is filed. In the motion the moving party shall certify to the Court that these fees have been paid in full and the Prothonotary shall certify in writing on the face of the motion that the fees have been paid. No motion for the appointment of the Court Hearing Officer shall be filed until all of the fees in this rule have been paid to the Prothonotary.
Civil cases
Page 24 | Rule C.P.L1920.51B. Fees and Costs
A specially appointed Court Hearing Officer need not proceed until the court-ordered deposit is paid in full.
Special Court Hearing Officers are not required to proceed until the court ordered deposit is paid in full.
Civil cases
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A litigant seeking transcript-cost relief based on economic hardship must submit the request to the District Court Administrator for referral to the Presiding Judge for determination.
Any requests by a litigant for transcripts pursuant to R.J.A. 4007(E) alleging inability to pay due to economic hardship will be submitted to the District Court Administrator and will be directed to the Presiding Judge for determination as provided in R.J.A.L 4008(B).
Page 2 | Rule R.J.A.L4007. Requests for Transcripts
The Court Administrator must obtain an ordinary-transcript cost estimate using rates established or approved under the Pennsylvania Rules of Judicial Administration.
Upon receipt of a request for an ordinary transcript, the Court Administrator shall contact the appropriate court reporter for an estimated cost using the price rates established by the Pennsylvania Rules of Judicial Administration or other rates approved pursuant thereto.
Page 2 | Rule R.J.A.L4007. Requests for Transcripts
For a daily paper transcript, the initial ordering party other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision may be charged no more than $4.75 per page.
Paper Format. The costs payable by the initial ordering party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript via paper format shall not exceed: (c) For a daily transcript, $4.75 per page
Page 3 | Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision
For an ordinary transcript delivered electronically, the initial ordering party other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision may be charged no more than $2.50 per page.
Electronic Format. The costs payable by the initial ordering party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript delivered via electronic format shall not exceed: (a) For an ordinary transcript, $2.50 per page
Page 3 | Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision
For a transcript in complex litigation delivered electronically, the initial ordering party other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision may be charged no more than $3.00 per page.
Electronic Format. The costs payable by the initial ordering party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript delivered via electronic format shall not exceed: (f) For complex litigation, $3.00 per page
Page 3 | Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision
For same-day transcript delivery in electronic format, the initial ordering party other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision may be charged no more than $6.50 per page.
Electronic Format. The costs payable by the initial ordering party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript delivered via electronic format shall not exceed: (d) For same-day delivery, $6.50 per page
Page 3 | Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision
For an expedited paper transcript, the initial ordering party other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision may be charged no more than $3.75 per page.
Paper Format. The costs payable by the initial ordering party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript via paper format shall not exceed: (b) For an expedited transcript, $3.75 per page
Page 3 | Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision
A paper copy of a filed transcript costs $0.75 per page, payable to the County of Forest or County of Warren and delivered to the Court Administrator.
Payment for copies of transcripts shall be payable to the County of Forest or County of Warren and delivered to the Court Administrator according to the following fee schedule: (1) $0.75 per page paper format;
Page 3 | Copies of Transcripts
For a transcript in complex litigation in paper format, the initial ordering party other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision may be charged no more than $3.25 per page.
Paper Format. The costs payable by the initial ordering party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript via paper format shall not exceed: (f) For complex litigation, $3.25 per page
Page 3 | Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision
For a realtime feed in electronic format, the initial ordering party other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision may be charged no more than $1.00 per page.
Electronic Format. The costs payable by the initial ordering party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript delivered via electronic format shall not exceed: (e) For realtime feed, $1.00 per page
Page 3 | Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision
For an electronic rough draft, the initial ordering party other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision may be charged no more than $1.00 per page.
Electronic Format. The costs payable by the initial ordering party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript delivered via electronic format shall not exceed: (g) For rough drafts, $1.00 per page
Page 3 | Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision
For a paper rough draft, the initial ordering party other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision may be charged no more than $1.25 per page.
Paper Format. The costs payable by the initial ordering party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript via paper format shall not exceed: (g) For rough drafts, $1.25 per page
Page 3 | Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision
For same-day paper transcript delivery, the initial ordering party other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision may be charged no more than $6.75 per page.
Paper Format. The costs payable by the initial ordering party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript via paper format shall not exceed: (d) For same-day delivery, $6.75 per page
Page 3 | Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision
For a realtime feed in paper format, the initial ordering party other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision may be charged no more than $1.00 per page.
Paper Format. The costs payable by the initial ordering party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript via paper format shall not exceed: (e) For realtime feed, $1.00 per page
Page 3 | Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision
For an ordinary paper transcript, the initial ordering party other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision may be charged no more than $2.75 per page.
Paper Format. The costs payable by the initial ordering party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript via paper format shall not exceed: (a) For an ordinary transcript, $2.75 per page
Page 3 | Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision
For a daily transcript delivered electronically, the initial ordering party other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision may be charged no more than $4.50 per page.
Electronic Format. The costs payable by the initial ordering party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript delivered via electronic format shall not exceed: (c) For a daily transcript, $4.50 per page
Page 3 | Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision
For an expedited transcript delivered electronically, the initial ordering party other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision may be charged no more than $3.50 per page.
Electronic Format. The costs payable by the initial ordering party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript delivered via electronic format shall not exceed: (b) For an expedited transcript, $3.50 per page
Page 3 | Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies are not required for preliminary objections.
Courtesy copies for the court are not required.
Civil cases
Page 15 | Rule C.P.L1028(c) Preliminary Objections
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before filing a discovery motion, moving counsel must confer or attempt to confer with opposing counsel and interested unrepresented parties to resolve the dispute, and be unable to reach a satisfactory resolution.
Motions relating to discovery shall include a certification by counsel for the moving party that counsel has conferred or attempted to confer with opposing counsel and any unrepresented parties having an interest in the motion in an attempt to resolve the matter without court action and has been unable to reach a satisfactory resolution of the issues presented.
Civil cases
Page 8 | Rule C.P.L208.2(e) Certification of Discovery Motions
A party choosing to file a brief must do so 10 days before argument court if moving and 3 days before argument court if responding.
Any party desiring to file a brief shall do so upon the following schedule: (1) The moving party shall file a brief ten days in advance of argument court and (2) The responding party shall file a brief three days in advance of argument court.
Civil cases
Page 9 | Rule C.P.L210 Briefs
Requests to withdraw an appearance requiring court approval must comply with Pa. R.C.P. 1012 and L208.3(a); if unopposed, they need not be scheduled for argument and may be presented in chambers.
Requests to withdraw appearance which require court approval shall comply with Pa. R.C.P. 1012 and with L208.3(a), except that said motions, when not contested by the opposing party, need not be scheduled for argument but may be presented in chambers.
Civil cases
Page 14 | Rule C.P.L1012. Withdrawal of Appearance
The opposing party must file an answer and reply brief within 30 days after service of a motion for judgment on the pleadings, unless the court modifies the response time.
The opposing party shall file an answer and reply brief to the motion within thirty (30) days after service of the motion, unless the time for filing the response is modified by court order.
Civil cases
Page 15 | Rule C.P.L1034(a) Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
A response to a motion is not required unless the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure or the Court's scheduling order requires one.
No response is required to any motion unless required by Pa.R.C.P. or unless required by the Court in the scheduling order. See L210 for briefing requirements.
Civil cases
Page 9 | Rule C.P.L208.3(a) Requirements to Motions
Oral argument is limited to 10 minutes per party unless extended by the Court, rebuttal and surrebuttal require leave, and the argument list closes 20 days before argument court.
Oral arguments shall be limited to a maximum of ten (10) minutes for each party unless extended by the Court. Rebuttal and surrebuttal argument shall be permitted only by leave of Court. The Court Administrator shall schedule oral arguments. The argument list shall close 20 days before argument court.
Civil cases
Page 10 | Rule C.P.L211 Oral Arguments
A response to preliminary objections is not required unless the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure or the court's scheduling order requires one.
No response is required to any preliminary objection unless required by Pa.R.C.P. or unless required by the Court in the scheduling order.
Civil cases
Page 15 | Rule C.P.L1028(c) Preliminary Objections
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A hearing may be continued or adjourned for cause shown or with the agreement of all parties present, and must be reset to a definite date no more than 30 days later.
(d) The hearings may be continued or adjourned for cause shown or upon agreement of all parties present, but each continuance or adjournment shall be to a day certain, not more than thirty (30) days later.
Civil cases
Page 19 | AUDITORS AND MASTERS; L.O.C. Rule 9.1.2(d)
The defendant and their attorney or attorney’s representative must appear for the listed proceedings, and the dates may be changed only with leave of Court.
You and your attorney and/or attorney’s representative are required to appear for the following proceedings. These dates may not be changed without leave of Court.
Criminal cases
Page 10 | Form L502 — Important Notice
A motion for a continuance must state the reason for the request and whether it is contested or uncontested.
(a) A motion for a continuance of any matter shall state the reason the continuance is requested and whether the motion is contested or uncontested.
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Page 76 | Rule Crim.P.L106. Continuances in Summary and Court Cases
A motion to continue an argument or evidentiary hearing must be made at least three days in advance; a later motion may be entertained only if the opportunity did not previously exist, the moving party was unaware of the grounds, or the interests of justice require it.
(d) All motions for a continuance of an argument or an evidentiary hearing shall be made at least three (3) days before the time scheduled for the argument or the hearing. A later motion shall be entertained only when the opportunity therefor did not previously exist, the moving party was not aware of the grounds for the motion or the interests of justice require it.
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Page 76 | Rule Crim.P.L106. Continuances in Summary and Court Cases
A motion to continue a non-jury trial must be made at least 48 hours before trial; a later motion must comply with Pa.R.Crim.P.106(C).
(c) All motions for a continuance of a non-jury trial shall be made at least forty-eight (48) hours before the time set for trial. Any motion made later than forty-eight (48) hours before the time set for trial shall be in compliance with Pa.R.Crim.P.106(C).
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Page 76 | Rule Crim.P.L106. Continuances in Summary and Court Cases
A motion to continue a jury trial must be made at least 48 hours before trial; a later motion must comply with Pa.R.Crim.P.106(C).
(b) All motions for a continuance of a jury trial shall be made at least forty-eight (48) hours before the time set for trial. Any motion made later than forty-eight (48) hours before the time set for trial shall be in compliance with Pa.R.Crim.P.106(C).
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Page 76 | Rule Crim.P.L106. Continuances in Summary and Court Cases
The Stay may be extended by motion following a hearing, and the motion must be filed at least five days before the Stay ends.
It is further provided, however, that the Stay may be extended upon the filing of a motion to extend the Stay and following a hearing. Any motion to extend the Stay shall be filed at least five (5) days prior to the end of the Stay.
Civil cases
Page 1 | ORDER
A continuance motion must be written or made on the record in open court, ordinarily presented at least 10 days before the proceeding, and state prior continuances and who requested each; later motions require substantial reasons that were not previously known or reasonably ascertainable.
Motions for continuance must be made in writing or of record in open court unless excused by the Court for cause. Absent exceptional circumstances, motions for continuance shall be presented no later than ten (10) days before the date of the proceedings for which the continuance is requested. Thereafter, no motions for continuance will be granted except for substantial reasons, which were not previously known or reasonably ascertainable. The motion shall state whether or not the proceedings previously have been continued and, if so, the number of prior continuances with identification of the party upon whose motion each continuance was granted.
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Page 9 | Rule C.P.L208.3(a) Requirements to Motions
A continuance based on a conflict with another Court of Common Pleas proceeding ordinarily requires that court's scheduling order to predate the order at issue, and the other court's order must be attached to the motion.
Absent extraordinary circumstances, a request for continuance based on proceedings scheduled in another Court of Common Pleas will be granted only if the other Court's scheduling order was issued before the order scheduling the proceedings for which the continuance is requested. If the motion is based on conflict with a matter scheduled in another Court of Common Pleas, the scheduling order from the other Court of Common Pleas shall be attached to the motion.
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Page 9 | Rule C.P.L208.3(a) Requirements to Motions
Continuances shall be granted only by court order for good cause shown or notice sent by the court administrator to the parties and the court. Motions for continuances shall be submitted in writing in the form of a motion. A motion for continuance should be filed no later than three days prior to the scheduled date for the arbitration hearing.
Continuances shall be granted only by court order for good cause shown or notice sent by the court administrator to the parties and the court. Motions for continuances shall be submitted in writing in the form of a motion. A motion for continuance should be filed no later than three days prior to the scheduled date for the arbitration hearing.
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Page 16 | Rule C.P.L1304 Continuances
Requests to extend the time to complete the seminar must be made to the Court Hearing Officer.
Any requests for an extension of time within which to complete the seminar shall be made to the Court Hearing Officer.
Civil cases
Page 22 | Rule C.P.L1915.4-2 Office Conference. Hearing. Parenting Program
An extension of the report-filing deadline may be permitted by the Court in a complicated case upon the official’s application showing good cause.
(c) The official shall file the report within ninety (90) days of the appointment provided that an extension will be permitted by the Court upon application of the official for good cause shown in complicated cases.
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Page 20 | AUDITORS AND MASTERS; L.O.C. Rule 9.6.1(c)
The Court may waive the late-plea prohibition only with both parties' agreement and good cause, and may continue the case to take the negotiated plea on a date it directs.
(c) The Court may waive this prohibition against late plea agreements only if both parties agree and have shown good cause for doing so to the Court. In the event the Court does find good cause shown and agrees to take the negotiated plea, such plea may be taken at that time or the case may be continued by the Court for the plea to be taken at another date as the Court may direct.
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Page 16 | Rule Crim.P.L590. Pleas and Plea Agreements
If a party fails to file an inventory or pre-trial statement as required by Pa. R.C.P. 1920.33, the Court Hearing Officer may continue the hearing and recommend sanctions.
Upon finding that a party has failed to comply with the requirements of Pa. R.C.P. 1920.33 concerning the filing of an inventory or the filing of a pre-trial statement, the Court Hearing Officer may continue the hearing and recommend to the Court an order of sanctions.
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Page 24 | DIVORCE — Rule C.P.L1920.33 Divorce Pre-trial Statements
Time periods may be extended when cause is shown.
Time periods may be extended for cause shown.
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Page 40 | TAX APPEALS — Discovery Procedures
The Court Hearing Officer has authority to grant continuances.
The Court Hearing Officer shall have authority to grant continuances.
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Page 22 | Rule C.P.L1915.3 Commencement of Action
The Court Hearing Officer has authority to grant continuances.
4. The Court Hearing Officer shall have authority to grant continuances.
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Page 24 | Rule C.P.L1920.51A. Appointment of Court Hearing Officer
Chambers Communication Rules
A party seeking an expanded schedule because of case complexity must notify the Court Administrator within 10 days after entry of the Case Management Order to request a scheduling conference.
(b) If any party determines that the complexity of the case will require an expanded schedule, that party shall notify the Court Administrator within ten (10) days of the entry of the Case Management Order to request a scheduling conference.
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Page 18 | L.O.C. Rule 7.1.1
The party requesting a scheduling conference must notify all counsel and pro se parties of its date, time, and place.
It shall be the responsibility of the party requesting a scheduling conference to notify all counsel and any parties proceeding pro se, of the date, time, and a place of the scheduling conference.
Civil cases
Page 18 | L.O.C. Rule 7.1.1
A defendant proceeding in forma pauperis must inform the court if improved finances enable the defendant to pay costs.
A defendant permitted to proceed in forma pauperis has a continuing obligation to inform the court of improvement in his/her financial circumstances which will enable the defendant to pay costs.
Criminal cases
Page 79 | Rule Crim.P.L124. In Forma Pauperis
A party seeking a scheduling conference for an expanded case schedule must contact the Court Administrator.
If any party determines that the complexity of the case will require an expanded schedule, that party shall notify the Court Administrator within 10 days of the entry of the Civil Case Management Order to request a scheduling conference.
Civil cases
Page 4 | RuleLC.P.205. Civil Case Management
A noncompliant filing must be noted and forwarded immediately to the Court Administrator, who must notify the individual of the deficiency after consulting with the Court.
Filings that are not in compliance with the law, rule of court or the appropriate fee schedule shall be duly noted and forwarded immediately to the office of the Court Administrator. The Court Administrator, after consulting with the Court, shall notify the individual of the deficiency in the filing.
Civil cases
Page 4 | RuleLC.P.205. Civil Case Management; 3. Pro Se Filings
After filing an emergency motion, the moving party must notify the Prothonotary and Court Administrator of the emergency and may ask the Court to consider the motion immediately.
Emergency motions shall be governed by the above procedure, except that after filing, the moving party shall notify the Prothonotary and Court Administrator of the emergency situation and may request that the Court immediately consider the motion.
Civil cases
Page 9 | Rule C.P.L208.3(a) Requirements to Motions
If arraignment occurs during court business hours, the Magisterial District Judge must contact the Court Administrator to obtain a hearing date and time.
If the arraignment occurs during the Court's business hours the Magisterial District Judge shall contact the Court Administrator to obtain a time and date for the hearing.
Civil cases
Page 20 | Rule C.P.L1901.5.4 Preliminary Arraignment
If the Magisterial District Judge cannot reach the Court Administrator at the preliminary arraignment, the judge must make contact as soon as possible afterward.
If the Magisterial District Judge is unable to contact the Court Administrator at the preliminary arraignment he shall contact the Court Administrator as soon thereafter as possible.
Civil cases
Page 20 | Rule C.P.L1901.5.4 Preliminary Arraignment
For accessibility or accommodation information, contact the Court Administrator’s Office and make arrangements at least 72 hours before the hearing or other court business; attendance at the scheduled conference or hearing is required.
For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the Court, please contact the Court Administrator’s Office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the Court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
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Page 23 | Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Noncompliant filings must be noted and forwarded immediately to the Court Administrator, who must notify the filer of the deficiency after consulting with the Court.
(2) Filings that are not in compliance with the law, rule of Court, or the appropriate fee schedule, shall be duly noted and forwarded immediately to the office of the Court Administrator. The Court Administrator, after consulting with the Court, shall notify the individual of the deficiency in the filing.
Civil cases
Page 18 | L.O.C. Rule 7.1.1
Requests for copies of filed transcripts must be directed to Court Administration.
Any requests for copies of filed transcripts shall be directed to Court Administration.
Page 3 | Copies of Transcripts
People requiring disability accommodations are asked to call the office at least 72 hours before their hearing or scheduled business.
If you are disabled and require special accommodations, please notify the office 72 hours in advance of the date of your hearing/business by calling (814) _____ - _____ (number of specific court office)
Page 1 | ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
Individuals seeking information about accessibility or accommodations should contact the Court Administrator’s Office, and arrangements must be made at least 72 hours in advance.
For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the Court, please contact the Court Administrator’s Office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the Court.
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Page 12 | Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
A party who determines that the case's complexity requires an expanded schedule may request a scheduling conference by contacting the Court Administrator within 10 days of the order and must notify all counsel and pro se parties of the conference's date, time, and place.
If any party determines that the complexity of the case requires an expanded schedule, the party may request a scheduling conference by contacting the Court Administrator within 10 days of the date of this order. It shall be the responsibility of the requesting party to notify all counsel, and any parties proceeding pro se, of the date, time and place of the scheduling conference.
Civil cases
Page 5 | CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER
Contact the Court Administrator's Office for accessibility information or accommodations, and make all arrangements at least 72 hours before a hearing or other business before the Court.
For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the Court, please contact the Court Administrator's Office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the Court.
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Page 5 | ADA accommodations
For information about accessibility and accommodations, contact the Court Administrator’s Office and make arrangements at least 72 hours before a hearing or other court business.
The Court of Common Pleas of Forest/Warren County is required by law to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the Court, please contact the Court Administrator's Office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the Court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
Civil cases
Page 8 | Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
The Court may allow argument by telephone or videoconference upon counsel's prompt written request to the Court Administrator; the requesting party bears the cost unless the Court decides otherwise.
The Court, in its discretion, may hear any argument by telephone or videoconference provided counsel has made a prompt request to participate electronically in writing to the Court Administrator. The party requesting the opportunity to participate electronically shall bear the cost thereof, unless the Court provides otherwise.
Civil cases
Page 9 | Rule C.P.L208.3(a) Requirements to Motions
The court may allow argument by telephone or videoconference upon counsel's prompt written request to the Court Administrator; the requesting party bears the cost unless the court provides otherwise.
The court, in its discretion, may hear any argument by telephone or videoconference, provided counsel has made a prompt request to participate electronically in writing to the Court Administrator. The party requesting the opportunity to participate electronically shall bear the cost thereof, unless the court provides otherwise.
Civil cases
Page 15 | Rule C.P.L1028(c) Preliminary Objections
Contact the Court Administrator’s Office about accessible facilities or accommodations, and make arrangements at least 72 hours before the hearing or other court business.
For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the Court, please contact the Court Administrator’s Office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the Court.
Civil cases
Page 19 | AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court Administrator’s contact details are provided for reasonable-accommodation requests.
To request a reasonable accommodation, please complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form (Appendix A) and return it to: Court Administrator 204 Fourth Avenue Warren, PA 16365 Phone: (814) 728-3530 Fax: (814) 728-3452 Email: lcritzer@warren-county.net
Page 3 | AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (TITLE II) POLICY
It is recommended that accommodation requests be made as soon as possible, or at least three business days before scheduled participation.
If you require an accommodation under the ADA, it is recommended that you make your request as soon as possible or at least three(3) business days before your scheduled participation in any court proceeding or UJS program or activity.
Page 3 | AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (TITLE II) POLICY
ADA Title II complaints may be filed under the UJS Grievance Procedure with Court Administration at the Judges’ Chambers address provided.
Complaints alleging violations of Title II under the ADA may be filed pursuant to the UJS Grievance Procedure with Court Administration located at the Judges' Chambers, 204 Fourth Avenue, Warren, PA 16365.
Page 3 | AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (TITLE II) POLICY
Contact the ADA Coordinator for assistance completing the accommodation request form.
If you need assistance completing this form, contact the ADA Coordinator.
Page 3 | AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (TITLE II) POLICY
Contact the Court Administrator by phone for help completing the form or obtaining it in an alternate format.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this form, or need this form in an alternate format, please contact: Court Administrator, 204 Fourth Avenue, Warren, PA 16365 Phone: (814) 728-3530, Fax: (814) 728-3452 email: lcritzer@warren-county.net.
Page 5 | Americans with Disabilities (Title II) Act Grievance Procedure
If necessary, an officer may verify the order's existence by phone or radio with the appropriate police department, county control, or the Prothonotary's office.
If necessary, the officer may verify the existence of said order by phone or radio with the appropriate police department, county control or the Prothonotary's office).
Civil cases
Page 18 | Rule C.P.L1901.5.2 Probable Cause Arrest
Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives
Arbitrator assignments must be apportioned between attorneys with more than five years' experience and those with less than five years' experience.
The court administrator shall be responsible for apportioning assignments between members with more than five years' experience and those under five years.
Civil cases
Page 16 | Rule C.P.L1302 List of Arbitrators