Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Filing Timing and Cure Windows

CRITICALCivil cases

The Prothonotary must mark a motion or answer filed upon receipt and deliver it to the Court Administrator.

Upon receipt, the Prothonotary shall mark it filed and deliver it to the Court Administrator.

CRITICALCivil cases

Upon receipt, the Prothonotary must mark the paper filed and deliver it for distribution to the appropriate Judge's Law Clerk.

When such paper is received by the Prothonotary it shall be marked filed and then delivered to the Court Administrator for distribution to the appropriate Judge's Law Clerk for judicial consideration.

CRITICALCivil cases

Any order signed by the court must be filed promptly.

Any order signed by the court shall be promptly filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Upon receiving the petition, the Prothonotary must mark it filed and deliver it to the Court Administrator.

Upon receipt, the Prothonotary shall mark it filed and deliver it to the Court Administrator.

WARNINGCriminal cases

The Clerk of Courts must file a quarterly report with the County Commissioners covering forfeited bonds and recognizances on deposit.

The Clerk of Courts shall file with the County Commissioners a quarterly report of forfeited bail bonds and recognizances on deposit in his office.

INFOCivil cases

Counsel may submit additional points required by trial evidence at the close of the evidence.

Additional points that may be required because of the evidence received at the trial may be submitted at the close of the evidence.

CRITICALCivil cases

The responding party must serve its brief so the moving party receives it no later than the 28th day before argument.

The responding party shall, in return, serve a copy of his brief upon the moving party in the manner set forth in Pa.R.C.P. 440(a) to insure receipt by the moving party not later than the twenty-eighth (28th) day preceding the day scheduled for argument.

CRITICALCivil cases

The proposed order must be filed and transmitted to the assigned judge no later than 60 days after service of the complaint.

In all cases to which this rule is applicable, the plaintiff shall, not later than sixty (60) days after service of the complaint upon defendant(s), file and transmit to the assigned judge a proposed order of court in substantially the following form:

CRITICALCivil cases

39-211.2 In the Franklin County Branch, causes for argument shall be listed in the Prothonotary’s office in a docket to be provided for that purpose, on or before the Thursday which is six (6) weeks preceding the day for argument. Any party may list a cause by filing a Praecipe directing the Prothonotary to list the cause for argument. In the Fulton County Branch, causes for argument may be listed in the Prothonotary’s office in a docket to be provided for that purpose upon Praecipe of a party filed at least six (6) weeks before the argument is to be scheduled before the assigned judge.

39-211.2 In the Franklin County Branch, causes for argument shall be listed in the Prothonotary’s office in a docket to be provided for that purpose, on or before the Thursday which is six (6) weeks preceding the day for argument. Any party may list a cause by filing a Praecipe directing the Prothonotary to list the cause for argument. In the Fulton County Branch, causes for argument may be listed in the Prothonotary’s office in a docket to be provided for that purpose upon Praecipe of a party filed at least six (6) weeks before the argument is to be scheduled before the assigned judge.

CRITICALCivil cases

The Court Administrator must submit the panels-and-dates list by the second Monday of each October.

The Court Administrator shall submit the list of panels and arbitration dates to the Court not later than the second Monday of each October for the entry by the Court of an order confirming the same.

CRITICALCivil cases

The guardian must file the acknowledgment form at the time the appointment decree is entered.

At the time of the entry of the decree appointing the guardian, the court-appointed guardian shall initial, sign, and file the Guardian Acknowledgment of Duties and Liabilities Form, as follows:

CRITICALCivil cases

If the Support Master requires a pre-trial memorandum, it must be filed at Domestic Relations at least 7 days before the hearing.

If required by the Support Master, the Pre-Trial Memorandum shall be filed at Domestic Relations at least 7 days before the hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

The Master must file and transmit a report with a Recommended Order within 14 days after a hearing, or within 30 days in a complex case.

Within 14 days following the conclusion of the Master's hearing, and 30 days in a complex case, the Master shall file and transmit to the assigned judge a report containing a Recommended Order of Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

In the Fulton County Branch, a party may list a cause by Praecipe filed at least six weeks before argument is to be scheduled before the assigned judge.

In the Fulton County Branch, causes for argument may be listed in the Prothonotary’s office in a docket to be provided for that purpose upon Praecipe of a party filed at least six (6) weeks before the argument is to be scheduled before the assigned judge.

CRITICAL

The case list must be generated early enough to give the parties at least 30 days' written notice before proposed termination.

The list shall be generated sufficiently in advance of the proposed termination date to provide the parties with at least thirty (30) days' written notice of the proposed termination.

CRITICAL

The Pre-Trial Conference Memorandum must be filed at least five days before the conference.

(i) At least five (5) days prior to the scheduled Pre-Trial Conference, a Pre-Trial Conference Memorandum in conformity with Pa.R.C.P. 1915.4-4 shall be filed and served.

CRITICALCivil cases

The arbitrators’ award must be made and filed within ten days after the hearing ends.

The award of the arbitrators shall be made and filed within ten (10) days after termination of the hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

The certification of compliance and proof of deposit are due as soon as possible and within 60 days after entry of the final order.

As soon as possible and within sixty (60) days of entry of a final order, the petitioner shall file with the Prothonotary or Clerk of Courts, as appropriate, a certification of compliance with the court order and proof of deposit.

CRITICALCivil cases

Plaintiff’s counsel must arrange a telephone conference with the assigned judge’s chambers no later than 14 days after the discovery-completion deadline.

(c) Not later than 14 days after the deadline for the completion of discovery pursuant to any Case Management Order, Plaintiff’s counsel shall arrange with the chambers of the assigned judge for a telephone conference between the Court and counsel for all parties for the express purpose of [1] making a good faith estimate as to the number of trial days—excluding jury selection date—that will be required for trial; [2] securing trial dates; and [3] considering mediation as a settlement tool.

CRITICAL

The pre-trial memorandum must be filed with the DRS at least seven days before the appeal hearing.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This Pre-trial memorandum must be filed with the DRS at least seven (7) days before the appeal hearing.

CRITICAL

The Custodian shall take steps necessary to file all of the exhibits, whether offered for admission during the proceeding or as ordered by the presiding judge, to be made a part of the case file with the Records Office, as defined by Pa. R.J.A 5101(a)(7), before the Court declares the record closed, but not later than five business days after the conclusion of the Court Proceeding pursuant to Pa. R.J.A. 5104(a)(2).

The Custodian shall take steps necessary to file all of the exhibits, whether offered for admission during the proceeding or as ordered by the presiding judge, to be made a part of the case file with the Records Office, as defined by Pa. R.J.A 5101(a)(7), before the Court declares the record closed, but not later than five business days after the conclusion of the Court Proceeding pursuant to Pa. R.J.A. 5104(a)(2).

CRITICALCivil cases

The defendant must take the action directed by the decree within 30 days after its publication to prevent the judgment from becoming final.

the judgment against the defendant shall become final unless the defendant shall take the action directed by the Decree of the Court within thirty (30) days after the publication of such Decree.

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Deadline

5 business days

The Custodian must take the necessary steps to file all exhibits offered for admission with the Records Office within five business days after the proceeding concludes or the Hearing Officer lodges the final decision.

The Custodian shall take steps necessary to file all exhibits offered for admission during the Court Proceeding with the Records Office, as defined by Pa. R.J.A 5101(a)(7), within five business days of the conclusion of the Court Proceeding or within five business days of the lodging of the final decision by the Hearing Officer.

CRITICALCivil cases

The guardian must file the inventory and appraisement within three months.

Within three months, file an inventory and appraisement of my ward's real and personal property, and a statement of any property that I expect to acquire thereafter. (20 Pa. C.S.A. §5142).

CRITICALCivil cases

The moving party must file and serve its brief so the responding party receives it no later than the 35th day before argument.

When a case is listed for argument, the moving party shall file and serve a copy of his brief upon all other parties in the manner set forth in Pa.R.C.P. 440(a) to insure receipt by the responding party not later than the thirty-fifth (35th) day preceding the day scheduled for argument.

CRITICAL

The Statement of Intention to Proceed must be filed with the Prothonotary by the termination deadline stated in the notice.

The written Statement of Intention to Proceed shall be filed with the Prothonotary on or before the termination deadline stated on the Notice of Proposed Termination of Court Case.

CRITICALCriminal cases

A person seeking a share of the distribution must file a petition with the Clerk by the end of the six-month period.

Any person who feels they may have a statutory or equitable basis for sharing in any such distribution shall file a petition with the Clerk on or before the expiration of the six month time period.

CRITICALCivil cases

If an Emergency Order is granted, the on-call Magisterial District Judge shall advise the Plaintiff that the Emergency Order will expire at 3:00 p.m. the following business day and further advise Plaintiff to file a Petition for Protection from Abuse with the Prothonotary at the Franklin or Fulton County Courthouse on the next business day pursuant to Paragraph (a) of this Rule if he or she desires continuing protection.

If an Emergency Order is granted, the on-call Magisterial District Judge shall advise the Plaintiff that the Emergency Order will expire at 3:00 p.m. the following business day and further advise Plaintiff to file a Petition for Protection from Abuse with the Prothonotary at the Franklin or Fulton County Courthouse on the next business day pursuant to Paragraph (a) of this Rule if he or she desires continuing protection.

CRITICALCivil cases

An opposing party must file a separate demand within the original 20-day period to preserve a hearing on that party’s issues.

The opposing party may file a separate demand for hearing (cross appeal) to preserve the opposing party's right to a hearing on the opposing party's issues; however said demand must be filed within the original 20 day period as set forth above or it will be deemed untimely.

CRITICALCivil cases

A final report must be filed within 60 days of the ward's death or adjudication of capacity.

File a final report within 60 days of my ward's death or adjudication of capacity. (20 Pa. C.S.A. §5521(c)(2))

CRITICALCivil cases

In covered civil actions, excluding the listed categories, the plaintiff must file and transmit a proposed order to the assigned judge no later than 60 days after service of the complaint.

(a) This Rule shall be applicable to all civil actions other than family law matters governed by Pa. R.C.P. 1901 through 1940.9, credit card collection cases, cases for and appeals from compulsory arbitration, administrative agency appeals, appeals from labor arbitration, landlord-tenant appeals, appeals from boards of view, mortgage foreclosures and cases in which judgment has been entered. (b) In all cases to which this rule is applicable, the plaintiff shall, not later than sixty (60) days after service of the complaint upon defendant(s), file and transmit to the assigned judge a proposed order of court in substantially the following form:

CRITICALCivil cases

A cause must be listed for trial at least five full calendar weeks before trial begins.

A cause must be listed for trial at least five (5) full calendar weeks prior to the day on which trial commences.

CRITICALCivil cases

The arbitration date assigned when the praecipe is filed must be at least 40 days after filing.

At the time of the filing of the praecipe, the Prothonotary shall assign the next available arbitration date which shall be not less than forty days following the date of filing.

CRITICALCivil cases

The moving party must file and serve the brief on all other parties under Pa.R.C.P. 440(a), ensuring receipt by the responding party no later than the 35th day before argument.

When a case is listed for argument, the moving party shall file and serve a copy of his brief upon all other parties in the manner set forth in Pa.R.C.P. 440(a) to insure receipt by the responding party not later than the thirty-fifth (35th) day preceding the day scheduled for argument.

CRITICALCivil cases

The rental statement and, if rent for the current rental period is unpaid, the prorated rent deposit must be submitted simultaneously with the appeal or certiorari.

Simultaneously with the filing of the appeal or certiorari: i) the appellant shall file with the Prothonotary a statement in the form attached hereto, setting forth the rental amount, the rental period, the date rent is due, and the date and amount of the most recent rental payment; and ii) if the appellant has not already paid the rent for the rental period that includes the date on which the appeal is filed, the appellant shall deposit with the Prothonotary the pro-rated amount of rent due from the date on which the appeal is filed through the end of the current rental period.

CRITICALCivil cases

A party may file exceptions within 20 days after the report is mailed; if none are filed within that period, the Recommended Order becomes a final Order for Support.

Within 20 days after the date of mailing of the Support Master’s Report, any party may file Exceptions to the report or any part thereof. Exceptions shall comply with the specific requirements set forth in sections (j) through (m) below. If exceptions are not filed within 20 days, the Support Master’s Recommended Order shall then become a final Order for Support.

CRITICALCriminal cases

A principal or surety may petition for relief within six months of the forfeiture order, but the court will not entertain the petition until the forfeited bond is paid to the Clerk.

Any principal or surety who has deposited a forfeited bail bond or recognizance with the Clerk of Courts, shall have six months from the date of the order of forfeiture to petition the Court for relief from the forfeiture, provided, however, no such petition shall be entertained by the Court until the forfeited bond or recognizance has been paid to the Clerk of Courts.

CRITICALCivil cases

The responding party must file an answer within 20 days after service of the motion.

Within twenty (20) days after service of a motion for judgment on the pleadings, the responding party shall file an answer and concurrently serve same on the moving party.

CRITICALCriminal cases

The rule to show cause must be returnable no later than forty-five days after it is issued.

The rule shall be returnable on a date set by court in the rule which date shall not exceed fortyfive (45) days from the date of the > issuance of the rule.

CRITICALCivil cases

An opposing party seeking a hearing on its issues must file a separate demand within the original 20-day period.

The opposing party may file a separate demand for hearing (cross appeal) to preserve the opposing party's right to a hearing on the opposing party's issues; however said demand must be filed within the original 20 day period as set forth above or it will be deemed untimely.

CRITICALCivil cases

After notice of a defendant’s disclaimer, the plaintiff must traverse the denial or possession within 20 days and under oath to keep the action proceeding as to the disclaiming defendant.

within twenty (20) days after notice, shall traverse such denial or possession under oath

CRITICALCivil cases

The fully executed Guardian Acknowledgement Form must be filed at the time of appointment.

I further acknowledge this fully executed Guardian Acknowledgement Form shall be filed with the Orphans’ Court at the time of appointment.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Answer

Answers other than those to summary judgment motions are due within 20 days after service, unless the court modifies the time, an earlier filing is required in the interests of justice, or the motion is an emergency, in which case the answer is due as soon as possible.

Answers other than those to Motions for Summary Judgment shall be filed not later than 20 days after the date of service of the Motion as evidenced by a certificate or affidavit of service unless the time for filing is modified by court order; or unless earlier required in the interests of justice; or as soon as possible in the case of emergency motions.

CRITICALCivil cases

A dissatisfied party may renew exceptions within ten days after the Prothonotary's determination.

if either party is dissatisfied, he may renew his exceptions within ten (10) days of determination by the Prothonotary.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must submit all known points for charge required to decide the case at least five days before trial.

39-226.2. All points known by counsel to be required for a decision of the case shall be submitted to the Court not less than five days prior to trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

The form order provides for termination if more than 30 days after service of the Notice have passed without the court receiving a Statement of Intention to Proceed.

AND NOW THIS _____ day of _____________, 20_____, upon review of the record, more than 30 days has passed since the service of the Notice of Proposed Termination of Court Case, and the Magisterial District Court received no Statement of Intention to Proceed. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the above captioned matter is TERMINATED for failure to prosecute pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 230.2(c).

CRITICAL

You may stop the Court from terminating the case by filing a written Statement of Intention to Proceed. The Statement of Intention to Proceed should be filed with the Franklin County Prothonotary at 14 N. Main St., Chambersburg, PA 17201, on or before __________________________ (Date of Proposed Termination).

You may stop the Court from terminating the case by filing a written Statement of Intention to Proceed. The Statement of Intention to Proceed should be filed with the Franklin County Prothonotary at 14 N. Main St., Chambersburg, PA 17201, on or before __________________________ (Date of Proposed Termination).

CRITICAL

A copy of the filed Complaint or modification petition must be delivered to the Court Administrator at least five days before the scheduled time of a planned presentation; the excerpt cuts off before completing the sentence.

A copy of the filed Complaint or Petition for Modification shall be delivered to the Court Administrator a minimum of five (5) days prior to the scheduled time of any planned

CRITICALCivil cases

The exemption appraisement must be presented in open court within 10 days after filing.

The exemption appraisement shall be presented in open Court within ten (10) days after it is filed, and shall be confirmed nisi.

CRITICALCivil cases

The filing must be made as soon as possible and no later than 60 days after entry of the final order.

As soon as possible and within sixty (60) days of entry of a final order, the petitioner shall file with the Prothonotary or Clerk of Courts, as appropriate, a certification of compliance with the court order and proof of deposit.

CRITICALCivil cases

If no exceptions are filed within thirty (230) days of said confirmation, upon proper Praecipe, the Prothonotary shall mark it confirmed absolutely.

If no exceptions are filed within thirty (230) days of said confirmation, upon proper Praecipe, the Prothonotary shall mark it confirmed absolutely.

CRITICALCivil cases

The standing master/transcription assessment is due at the time the divorce complaint is filed.

(a) In addition to all filing fees now or hereafter required to be deposited at the time a complaint in divorce is filed, a standing master/transcription assessment in the amount of $55.00 shall be deposited commencing April 1, 1996.

CRITICAL

The Conciliator must file the Summary Report and any applicable proposed order within seven business days after each conference, attaching the parties’ Conciliation Memorandums to the original report.

Following the conclusion of each conference and within seven (7) business days thereof, the Conciliator shall file with the Prothonotary a Summary Report and Proposed Order of Court, if applicable, in the original plus two (2) copies. The Conciliation Memorandums of the parties shall be attached to the original Summary Report for filing.

CRITICAL

Pre-trial memoranda must be filed with the Domestic Relations Office at least seven days before the hearing.

Pre-trial memoranda for hearings shall be filed with the Domestic Relations Office at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Any party may file exceptions to the Support Master's Report within 20 days after the report is mailed.

Within 20 days after the date of mailing of the Support Master's Report, any party may file Exceptions to the report or any part thereof.

CRITICALCivil cases

The moving party must file the required accompanying materials simultaneously with the divorce complaint.

(1) Simultaneously with the filing of the a Divorce Complaint, the moving party must file the vital statistics sheet along with two addressed envelopes for both parties who will then be notified by the Court establishing the program. A separate statement shall be filed with each Divorce Complaint listing the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the parties and the names and ages of all children under eighteen (18).

CRITICAL

The Index of Exhibits must be filed with the corresponding Records Office before the record closes and no later than five business days after the proceeding concludes.

The Index of Exhibits shall be filed of record with the corresponding Records Office, as defined by Pa. R.J.A 5101(a)(7), before the Court declares the record closed, but not later than five business days after the conclusion of the Court Proceeding pursuant to Pa. R.J.A. 5104(a)(2).

CRITICALCivil cases

Proof of the required certification must be provided to the Court before the individual's third guardianship appointment.

I acknowledge if I, as an individual, am seeking guardianship of three or more incapacitated persons I must be certified as provided in 20 Pa. C.S.A. §5511(f)(2)(i)-(ii) and provide proof of the certification to the Court prior to my third guardianship appointment consistent with 20 Pa. C.S.A. §5511(f)(2).

CRITICALCivil cases

If a party files exceptions, any other party may file exceptions within 20 days after service of the original exceptions.

If exceptions are filed, any other party may file exceptions within 20 days of the date of service of the original exceptions.

CRITICAL

The pre-trial memorandum for an appeal hearing must be filed at Domestic Relations at least seven days before the hearing.

The “Pre-Trial Memorandum for Appeal Hearing” shall be filed at Domestic Relations at least seven (7) days before the hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

The hearing must be set 30 to 60 days after the Board is appointed.

The date set for the hearing shall not be more than sixty (60) days nor less than thirty (30) days after the appointment of the Board.

CRITICALCivil cases

If the Support Master requires a pre-trial memorandum, it must be filed at Domestic Relations at least seven days before the hearing.

A. If required by the Support Master, the Pre-Trial Memorandum shall be filed at Domestic Relations at least 7 days before the hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

If a party files exceptions, any other party may file exceptions within 20 days after service of the original exceptions.

If exceptions are filed, any other party may file exceptions within 20 days of the date of service of the original exceptions.

CRITICALCivil cases

The interim order becomes final if no party files a hearing demand within the 20-day period.

If no party files a demand for hearing before the Support Master within the 20 day period, the order shall constitute a final order.

CRITICALCivil cases

In Franklin County, causes for argument must be listed by the Thursday six weeks before the argument date.

In the Franklin County Branch, causes for argument shall be listed in the Prothonotary’s office in a docket to be provided for that purpose, on or before the Thursday which is six (6) weeks preceding the day for argument.

CRITICAL

The assigned Judge must schedule the pretrial conference within 60 days after submission of a party’s motion requesting it.

The assigned Judge shall schedule a Pre-Trial Conference within sixty (60) days of the submission of a Motion by either party requesting said conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

A party may file a written demand for a Support Master hearing within 20 days after the interim order is mailed.

The interim order entered following office conference pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1910.12(b)(1) shall state that any party may within twenty days after mailing of a copy of the order file a written demand with Domestic Relations Section for a hearing before the Support Master.

CRITICALCivil cases

The Pre-Trial Conference Memorandum must be filed at least five days before the scheduled conference.

A Pre-Trial Conference Memorandum shall be filed of record and a copy furnished to the Court at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled Pre-Trial Conference pursuant to 39th Judicial District Civil Rule No. 1915.3(f)(4).

CRITICAL

A Pre-Trial Conference Memorandum must be filed at least five days before the conference; failure to provide it may be grounds for sanctions.

A Pre-Trial Conference Memorandum shall be filed of record and a copy furnished to the Court at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled Pre-Trial Conference pursuant to 39th Judicial District Civil Rule No. 1915.3(f)(4). Failure to provide said Pre-Trial Conference Memorandum may be grounds for imposition of sanctions.

CRITICALCivil cases

In an assigned estate or an insolvent’s estate, the assignee or receiver must file the Inventory and Appraisement within 30 days of the exemption appraisement.

In assigned estates or in estates of insolvents, the exemption appraisement shall be held by the assignee or receiver, and he shall within thirty (30) days of the exemption appraisement file in Inventory and Appraisement.

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File the verification by the scheduled presentation, and in all events no later than 30 days after service of the Complaint or Petition for Modification.

You must file with the Court a Criminal Record/ Abuse History Verification regarding you and anyone living in your household on or before the presentation scheduled on _________________________, but no later than thirty (30) days after the date of service of the Complaint or Petition for Modification.

CRITICALCriminal cases

After distribution of the forfeited bond under the court's order, the court will not entertain further action by the principal or surety seeking remission.

When the forfeited bail bonds or recognizance is distributed in accord with the court order issued pursuant to this paragraph (7), the court will not entertain any further action on behalf of the principal or the surety for remission of the forfeiture.

CRITICALCivil cases

Pre-trial statements must be filed with the Prothonotary at least ten days before the pre-trial conference.

All pre-trial statements shall be filed with the Prothonotary at least ten (10) days prior to the pre-trial conference and served upon each party consistent with Pa.R.C.P. 440(a).

CRITICALCriminal cases

The District Attorney must petition for a rule to show cause within fifteen days of the bail breach.

Within fifteen days of the breach of bail as provided in paragraph (1) above, the Franklin County District Attorney shall petition the Court for the issuance upon the principal or the surety, as appropriate, a rule to show cause why the bail bond or recognizance should not be forfeited.

CRITICALCivil cases

Post-trial motions must be filed within the time set by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.

Post-trial Motions shall be filed within the time provided for by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.

CRITICAL

The Custodian must file all exhibits into the case file before the record closes and no later than five business days after the proceeding concludes.

The Custodian shall take steps necessary to file all exhibits, whether offered for admission during the Court Proceeding or as ordered by the presiding judge, to be made a part of the case file with the Records Office, as defined by Pa. R.J.A 5101(a)(7), before the Court declares the record closed, but not later than five business days after the conclusion of the Court Proceeding pursuant to Pa. R.J.A. 5104(a)(2).

CRITICAL

To prevent termination, a written Statement of Intention to Proceed should be filed with the Fulton County Prothonotary on or before the proposed termination date.

You may stop the Court from terminating the case by filing a written Statement of Intention to Proceed. The Statement of Intention to Proceed should be filed with the Fulton County Prothonotary at 201 North Second Street, McConnellsburg, PA 17233, on or before __________________________ (Date of Proposed Termination).

CRITICALCivil cases

A guardian must file an initial report within the first 12 months of appointment and file reports at least annually afterward.

File a report at least once within the first 12 months of appointment and at least annually thereafter

CRITICALCivil cases

For a case listed for argument, the moving party must file and serve its brief under Pa.R.C.P. 440(a) so the responding party receives it no later than the 35th day before argument.

When a case is listed for argument, the moving party shall file and serve a copy of his brief upon all other parties in the manner set forth in Pa.R.C.P. 440(a) to insure receipt by the responding party not later than the thirty-fifth (35th) day preceding the day scheduled for argument.

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The verification must be filed by the scheduled presentation and no later than 30 days after service of the Complaint or Petition for Modification.

You must file with the Court a Criminal Record/ Abuse History Verification regarding you and anyone living in your household on or before the presentation scheduled on ______________________, but no later than thirty (30) days after the date of service of the Complaint or Petition for Modification.

CRITICALCivil cases

The Master must file and transmit the report and Recommended Order within 14 days after the hearing, or within 30 days in a complex case.

Within 14 days following the conclusion of the Master’s hearing, and 30 days in a complex case, the Master shall file and transmit to the assigned judge a report containing a Recommended Order of Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

A party may file a written demand for a Support Master hearing within 20 days after the order is mailed.

any party may within twenty days after mailing of a copy of the order file a written demand with Domestic Relations Section for a hearing before the Support Master.

CRITICALCriminal cases

A complaint must be filed within five days after the defendant is released.

When a defendant is released pursuant to Paragraph (A), a complaint shall be filed against the defendant within five (5) days of the defendant's release.

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The Order becomes final and appealable 181 days after the Complaint or Petition is filed unless a party files a praecipe, motion, or trial request before then, or a final intervening order is filed.

This Order shall become a final appealable order 181 days after the date of filing of the attached Complaint/Petition, that is, on ____________________________ [fill in date 181 days after the date of filing of the complaint/petition], unless prior to that date (1) a party files a praecipe, motion or request for a trial, or (2) there is filed a final intervening order.

CRITICAL

A motion requesting a non-ordinary transcript must be filed with the appropriate records filing office at least 10 days before the proceeding or scheduled pre-trial or scheduling conference, whichever occurs first, unless the presiding judge waives the filing time limit.

If a party wishes to request a non-ordinary transcript, the party shall file a motion with the appropriate records filing office and serve a copy of the motion upon the presiding judge and the district court administrator at least 10 days prior to the proceeding or a scheduled pre- trial/scheduling conference, whichever occurs first. The time limit for filing may be waived by the presiding judge.

CRITICALCivil cases

In the Franklin County Branch, a cause must be listed by the Thursday six weeks before the argument date.

In the Franklin County Branch, causes for argument shall be listed in the Prothonotary’s office in a docket to be provided for that purpose, on or before the Thursday which is six (6) weeks preceding the day for argument.

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Deadline

5 business days

The Juvenile Court Judge or designee must file all exhibits with the Records Office within five business days after the order accepting or rejecting the recommendation is entered.

Once the Juvenile Court Judge enters an Order accepting or rejecting the Juvenile Hearing Officer’s recommendation(s), the Juvenile Court Judge or their designee shall file all of the exhibits with the Records Office, as defined by Pa. R.J.A 5101(a)(7), not later than five business days after the entry of the Juvenile Court Judge’s Order.

CRITICALCivil cases

In the Franklin County Branch, causes must be listed by the Thursday six weeks before the argument date.

In the Franklin County Branch, causes for argument shall be listed in the Prothonotary’s office in a docket to be provided for that purpose, on or before the Thursday which is six (6) weeks preceding the day for argument.

CRITICAL

The pre-trial statement must be filed and delivered to the standing master seven days before the pre-trial conference.

The pre-trial statement required by Pa. R.C.P. 1920.33(b) shall be filed and delivered to the standing master seven (7) days before the pre-trial conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Within 14 days after the discovery-completion deadline, plaintiff’s counsel must arrange a telephone conference with chambers for all parties’ counsel to estimate trial days, secure trial dates, and consider mediation.

(c) Not later than 14 days after the deadline for the completion of discovery pursuant to any Case Management Order, Plaintiff’s counsel shall arrange with the chambers of the assigned judge for a telephone conference between the Court and counsel for all parties for the express purpose of [1] making a good faith estimate as to the number of trial days—excluding jury selection date—that will be required for trial; [2] securing trial dates; and [3] considering mediation as a settlement tool.

CRITICALCivil cases

As soon as possible and no later than 60 days after entry of a final order, the petitioner must file a compliance certification and proof of deposit with the appropriate court office.

39-2206.4. Proof of Deposit and Compliance with Court Order. As soon as possible and within sixty (60) days of entry of a final order, the petitioner shall file with the Prothonotary or Clerk of Courts, as appropriate, a certification of compliance with the court order and proof of deposit.

WARNINGCivil cases

If exceptions are not filed within 20 days, the Support Master's Recommended Order becomes a final Order for Support.

If exceptions are not filed within 20 days, the Support Master's Recommended Order shall then become a final Order for Support.

WARNINGCivil cases

Deadlines for case stages, including discovery completion, expert reports, and dispositive motions, will be set at the scheduling conference.

Deadlines, for example, for completion of discovery, the filing of expert reports, and the filing of dispositive motions, will be set at the scheduling conference.

WARNINGCivil cases

A party may avoid termination by filing the prescribed written statement with the Magisterial District Court Office on or before the proposed termination date.

You may stop the Court from terminating the case by filing a written Statement of Intention to Proceed in the form prescribed by 39 th Jud. Dist. R. Jud. Adm. 1901.1(e). The Statement of Intention to Proceed should be filed with the Magisterial District Court Office, on or before __________________________ (Date of Proposed Termination).

WARNINGCivil cases

The court provides nonmandatory month-based case-management guidelines: discovery completion at 5, 9, 12, or 12 months; plaintiff expert reports at 6, 10, 13, or 13 months; defense expert reports at 7, 11, 14, or 14 months; dispositive motions at 8, 12, 15, or 15 months; and pretrial conference at 10, 14, 17, or 17 months, for simple, standard, complex, and medical-malpractice cases, respectively.

The following are guidelines for various types of cases: CASE EVENT SIMPE CASE (e.g. STANDARD (e.g. COMPLEX (e.g. MEDICAL admitted liability, motor vehicle, product liability, MALPRACTICE minimal contracts, some some equity, discovery) equity) extensive discovery) Discovery 5 months 9 months 12 months 12 months Completion Plaintiff Expert 6 months 10 months 13 months 13 months Reports Defense Expert 7 months 11 months 14 months 14 months Reports Dispositive 8 months 12 months 15 months 15 months Motions Pretrial 10 months 14 months 17 months 17 months Conference

WARNING

The order becomes final and appealable 181 days after the Complaint or Petition is filed unless, before then, a party files a praecipe, motion, or trial request, or a final intervening order is filed.

This Order shall become a final appealable order 181 days after the date of filing of the attached Complaint/Petition, that is, on ____________________________ [fill in date 181 days after the date of filing of the complaint/petition], unless prior to that date (1) a party files a praecipe, motion or request for a trial, or (2) there is filed a final intervening order.

WARNINGCivil cases

In the Fulton County Branch, a party may list a cause by Praecipe filed at least six weeks before argument is to be scheduled before the assigned judge.

In the Fulton County Branch, causes for argument may be listed in the Prothonotary’s office in a docket to be provided for that purpose upon Praecipe of a party filed at least six (6) weeks before the argument is to be scheduled before the assigned judge.

WARNINGCivil cases

In Fulton County, a party may list a cause for argument by Praecipe filed at least six weeks before the argument is to be scheduled before the assigned judge.

In the Fulton County Branch, causes for argument may be listed in the Prothonotary’s office in a docket to be provided for that purpose upon Praecipe of a party filed at least six (6) weeks before the argument is to be scheduled before the assigned judge.

INFOCivil cases

As guidelines, dispositive motions are listed at 8 months for simple cases, 12 months for standard cases, 15 months for complex cases, and 15 months for medical malpractice cases.

The following are guidelines for various types of cases: CASE EVENT SIMPE CASE (e.g. STANDARD (e.g. COMPLEX (e.g. MEDICAL admitted liability, motor vehicle, product liability, MALPRACTICE minimal contracts, some some equity, discovery) equity) extensive discovery) Dispositive 8 months 12 months 15 months 15 months Motions

INFOCivil cases

As guidelines, discovery completion is listed at 5 months for simple cases, 9 months for standard cases, 12 months for complex cases, and 12 months for medical malpractice cases.

The following are guidelines for various types of cases: CASE EVENT SIMPE CASE (e.g. STANDARD (e.g. COMPLEX (e.g. MEDICAL admitted liability, motor vehicle, product liability, MALPRACTICE minimal contracts, some some equity, discovery) equity) extensive discovery) Discovery 5 months 9 months 12 months 12 months Completion

INFOCivil cases

As guidelines, plaintiff expert reports are listed at 6 months for simple cases, 10 months for standard cases, 13 months for complex cases, and 13 months for medical malpractice cases.

The following are guidelines for various types of cases: CASE EVENT SIMPE CASE (e.g. STANDARD (e.g. COMPLEX (e.g. MEDICAL admitted liability, motor vehicle, product liability, MALPRACTICE minimal contracts, some some equity, discovery) equity) extensive discovery) Plaintiff Expert 6 months 10 months 13 months 13 months Reports

INFOCivil cases

The scheduling conference will set deadlines, including deadlines for discovery completion, expert reports, and dispositive motions.

Deadlines, for example, for completion of discovery, the filing of expert reports, and the filing of dispositive motions, will be set at the scheduling conference.

INFOCivil cases

As guidelines, defense expert reports are listed at 7 months for simple cases, 11 months for standard cases, 14 months for complex cases, and 14 months for medical malpractice cases.

The following are guidelines for various types of cases: CASE EVENT SIMPE CASE (e.g. STANDARD (e.g. COMPLEX (e.g. MEDICAL admitted liability, motor vehicle, product liability, MALPRACTICE minimal contracts, some some equity, discovery) equity) extensive discovery) Defense Expert 7 months 11 months 14 months 14 months Reports

INFOCivil cases

As guidelines, the pretrial conference is listed at 10 months for simple cases, 14 months for standard cases, 17 months for complex cases, and 17 months for medical malpractice cases.

The following are guidelines for various types of cases: CASE EVENT SIMPE CASE (e.g. STANDARD (e.g. COMPLEX (e.g. MEDICAL admitted liability, motor vehicle, product liability, MALPRACTICE minimal contracts, some some equity, discovery) equity) extensive discovery) Pretrial 10 months 14 months 17 months 17 months Conference