Court of Common Pleas of Forest County, Pennsylvania Chambers Communication Rules

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

Contact

Phone

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)

WARNINGCriminal cases

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

INFO

Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(814) 728-3530

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.

INFO

Phone

(814) 728-3530

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

INFO

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.

INFO

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.

INFO

Contact the ADA Coordinator for assistance completing the accommodation request form.

If you need assistance completing this form, contact the ADA Coordinator.

INFOCivil cases

Contact

Phone to clerk

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).