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

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must request a status conference if a matter during or after discovery may prejudice the case or cause noncompliance with the rule.

If matters arise at any time during the discovery period or thereafter which counsel reasonably believes has or will prejudice their case or has or will cause counsel to fall out of compliance with this rule, counsel shall request a status conference.

INFOCivil cases

Counsel may request a case management conference to establish an alternative discovery timetable when extensive discovery is apparent or pleadings remain open 60 days after the complaint is filed.

In those cases where it is apparent that extensive discovery will be required or when the pleadings have not closed within 60 days from the filing of the complaint, counsel may request a case management conference with the court to establish an alternative discovery timetable.