Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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- Mediation does not delay required pleadings, ordered return dates, or Court Hearings unless interested parties specifically request a delay and the Court orders it.
- Mediation must take place within 90 days of the request to the Court unless an interested party moves for, and the Court orders, an extension.
- A continuance of the mediation session beyond the period in the referral order requires the assigned judge’s approval.
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- A motion to continue an arbitration must be filed at least seven business days before the hearing.
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Document Format Requirements28 rules
Video files must be in .mp4 format; if a nonconvertible video is received from a third party, the Proponent must include software needed to view it on the USB.
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For video, all files shall be in .mp4 format or, in the event that a Proponent receives from a third party a video file that is not convertible (e.g. Motor Vehicle Recordings (“MVRs”)), the Proponent shall include on the USB with the video file, the appropriate software required to view the video.
The Proponent of any exhibit shall ensure such exhibit, or photographic substitution thereof, is submitted to the Court Reporter/Recorder/Monitor on a Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive (or other storage device if expressly approved by the Court), which shall comply with all of the following:
Each separately numbered exhibit must be saved as a separate file on the Proponent’s USB flash drive.
For audio, all files shall be in .mp3 format;
If an exhibit is split into smaller parts, each part must use the specified naming format or a substantially similar format.
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If one exhibit needs to be split into multiple, smaller parts, all parts must be named in the following, or a substantially similar, format: [Case Name] [Docket Number] [Proponent Title] Exhibit [#] Part 1 of [total # parts],” and so on.
All files shall be named in accordance with the following naming convention: “[Case Name] [Docket Number] [Proponent Title] Exhibit [#]”.
Formatting
- •Name each file “[Case Name] [Docket Number] [Proponent Title] Exhibit [#]”
Each USB flash drive shall contain an additional file labeled “[Case Name] [Docket Number] [Proponent Title] Index of Exhibits”
For documents and photographs, all files shall be in PDF-A format;
All files associated with one of these forms must include in the file name the word “CONFIDENTIAL.”
Legal papers must be presented in PDF; non-PDF electronic filings and most hard-copy filings are converted to PDF and maintained in that format, with hard copies returned subject to the stated exception.
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Exception
Where the filing party has presented a hard copy to the Clerk of Orphans’ Court in accordance with Pa.
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Legal papers shall be presented for filing in portable document format (“PDF”). A paper electronically filed in a format other than a PDF shall be converted to PDF and maintained by the Clerk of Orphans’ Court in that format. In the event any legal paper or exhibit is presented in hard copy for filing, the Prothonotary shall immediately convert such legal paper to, and maintain such legal paper as, a PDF and shall return the hard copy to the filing party for retention in accordance with Pa.R.O.C.P. 4.7(c)(3), except where the filing party has presented a hard copy to the Clerk of Orphans’ Court in accordance with Pa.R.O.C.P. 4.7(b)(2).
Filed papers must be in ink, clearly legible, printed or typewritten, and use no closer than double spacing except for quotations.
- Line spacing
- Double
Formatting
- •Must be printed or typewritten in print no smaller than typewriting
- •Lines must be no closer than typewriting double spacing, except quotations
Exception
Quotations) not closer than typewriting double spacing.
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No paper shall be filed in any office of the Court unless it is written in ink, clearly legible, printed or typewritten in print no smaller than typewriting with lines (except quotations) not closer than typewriting double spacing;
No pleading, papers, affidavits, or other documents may be filed in any office of the Court on paper other than 8 112" x II" in size.
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- Letter
(vii) All papers and other documents shall be securely affixed at the top.
Legal papers must be filed in PDF; the Prothonotary converts non-PDF electronic filings and hard-copy papers or exhibits to PDF and returns the hard copy.
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(i) Format. Legal papers shall be presented for filing in portable document format (“PDF”). A paper electronically filed in a format other than a PDF shall be converted to PDF and maintained by the Prothonotary in that format. In the event any legal paper or exhibit is presented in hard copy for filing, the Prothonotary shall convert such legal paper to, and maintain such legal paper as, a PDF and shall return the hard copy to the filing party for retention in accordance with Pa. R.C.P. No. 205.4(b)(4).
shall file an original and one copy of a Petition for Private Detective or Security Guard License with the Clerk of Courts.
An Applicant or Solicitor seeking appointment of school police officers must file an original and one copy of the petition with the Prothonotary.
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(i) An Applicant or the Solicitor on behalf of Applicant (hereafter “Applicant/Solicitor”), seeking appointment of school police officers pursuant to the Public School Code of 1949, as amended, 24 P.S. § 7-778 (hereafter “The School Code”), shall file an original and one copy of a Petition for Appointment of School Police with the Prothonotary.
All motions, petitions or appeals shall be in writing and shall be filed in the Prothonotary’s office.
Each brief must be typewritten, printed, or otherwise duplicated and include the specified case and party-identification information.
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(1) Form. Each brief shall be typewritten, printed or otherwise duplicated, endorsed with the name of the case, the Court, the term and number, and the name, address and telephone number of the attorney or the party if not represented by an attorney.
Motions in limine must be in writing
The Confidential Position Paper must follow the attached format or a format modified by the mediator or assigned judge.
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Prior to the Mediation, the parties and/or their attorneys shall be required to prepare and submit a Confidential Position Paper disclosed only to the mediator in the format attached or as modified by the mediator or the assigned judge.
(a) Form. All notices shall be in writing.
Requests for Argument must substantially follow the referenced Form B.
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If a party desires argument, that request shall be made by filing a Request for Argument substantially in the form of Monroe County Local Rule 208.3(a)(6) Form B- Request for Argument pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 211. Any responding party may file a Request for Argument using the same form within ten days of the filing of the application.
For a motion for judgment on the pleadings, a request for argument must substantially follow the prescribed Form B.
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If a party desires argument, that request shall be made by filing a Request for Argument substantially in the form of Monroe County Local Rule 208.3(a)(6) Form B- Request for Argument pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 211. Any responding party may file a Request for Argument using the same form within ten days of the filing of the application.
Upon request of the Proponent, and for good cause shown, the presiding Judge may waive any requirement under subsection (e) of this Rule only.
(3) All reproduced exhibits will be provided to the requestor on a flash drive, unless the Court orders otherwise for good cause shown by the requestor. All reproduced exhibits will be sent to the requestor by certified mail.
completed parenting plan, in substantially the form set forth below,
The form of the caption in all domestic relations matters shall be substantially as follows:
While the use of backers is not required, it is strongly encouraged as a means to assist the Court in readily identifying and reviewing filed documents.
Document Filing Requirements154 rules
Anyone filing a document containing confidential information must use and file the applicable CIF or CDF.
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persons who file documents that contain confidential information as defined by the Policy shall use and file a Confidential Information Form (CIF) or a Confidential Document Form (CDF), as applicable, in order to comply with the Policy.
Parties are expressly prohibited from filing two versions of any document, i.e., a redacted version and an unredacted version.
Upon transcript completion, the Court Reporter, Recorder, or Transcriptionist must file Form A of record.
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(C) Upon completion of the transcript, the Court Reporter, Recorder or Transcriptionist shall file of record Form A – Notice of Completion of Transcript and serve a copy on the requesting party by electronic mail, if available, or regular mail and the District Court Administrator.
All transcript payments must be accompanied by Form B, Notice of Payment.
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a. All payments, including deposit and final payment, shall be made payable to the 43rd Judicial District – name of filing office (insert appropriate filing office: Prothonotary, Clerk of Courts or Clerk of Orphans’ Court), remitted at the appropriate filing office and accompanied by Form B – Notice of Payment.
a. For transcript requests where a balance is due, the Form A shall include the amount of the balance owed by the requesting party.
The District Court Administrator must file Form C to direct disbursement of escrowed funds in the specified circumstances.
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The District Court Administrator shall file of record Form C – Praecipe to Disburse Funds, notifying the appropriate filing office to disburse funds deposited in escrow in accordance with these rules to the Controller’s Office in the following instances:
Requests for waiver or reduction of costs shall be made by motion to the Judge of record, filed of record in the appropriate filing office, and served in accordance with Pa.R.J.A. 4007(B).
Transcript requests must be filed of record in the appropriate filing office as motions and include the case caption, the prescribed standardized form, and verification.
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- Transcript request
Must include
- •Caption
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All requests for transcripts shall be filed of record in the appropriate filing office. Requests shall be in the form of a motion and shall include the case caption, the standardized form provided by the State Court Administrator in accordance with Pa.R.J.A. 4007(A), and verification.
In advance of a Court Proceeding, the Proponent shall prepare a photographic copy of all potential non-documentary exhibits pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 5103(b) for submission to the Court Reporter/Recorder/Monitor at the conclusion of the Court Proceeding in accordance with all applicable Local Rules.
The Proponent must include the applicable confidentiality form with an exhibit containing defined confidential information or documents and give the form to the Court Reporter/Recorder/Monitor when the evidence is introduced.
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The Proponent shall include a Confidential Information Form or Confidential Document Form for any exhibit offered into evidence that contains confidential information or confidential documents as defined in the Case Records Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania. These forms shall be given by the Proponent to the Court Reporter/Recorder/Monitor at the time the evidence is introduced.
The index of exhibits must identify each exhibit’s proponent, whether it was admitted, and a textual description or identification, and must use the included template.
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- Index of exhibits
Must include
- •Exhibit list
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Within five days of the conclusion of a Court Proceeding, the Court Reporter/Recorder/Monitor shall file with the appropriate filing office an index of exhibits, which shall include for each exhibit the proponent, whether the exhibit was admitted into evidence, and a textual description or identification of the exhibit. The Court Reporter/Recorder/Monitor shall use the Index of Exhibits Template included below.
For any video or audio exhibit that requires a Confidential Information Form, the Proponent shall include on the Storage Device with the video or audio file a PDF-A file containing the appropriate form.
If an exhibit requires a Confidential Information or Confidential Document Form, the exhibit file’s first page must be the appropriate form.
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If any exhibit requires a Confidential Information or Confidential Document Form pursuant to the Case Records Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania, the Proponent shall ensure the first page of any exhibit file is the appropriate form.
The USB drive must include an index listing all exhibits offered into evidence and associated information in the prescribed template format.
- Document
- Index of exhibits
Must include
- •Exhibit list
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Each USB flash drive shall contain an additional file labeled “[Case Name] [Docket Number] [Proponent Title] Index of Exhibits” which shall list all exhibits offered into evidence by the Proponent, and associated information, in the format provided for by the Index of Exhibit Template in Monroe Co. R.J.A. 5102(b)(2).
A party or member of the public requesting exhibit reproduction must file a written motion with the appropriate filing office.
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Requests for Reproduction of Exhibits. Reproduction of any exhibits governed by these rules may be requested by a party or member of the public by written motion filed with the Prothonotary in civil matters and the Clerk of Court in criminal matters.
(1) The exhibit(s) requested are not confidential, sealed, or otherwise restricted from public access and the requestor files of record the appropriate request form as designated by the District Court Administrator.
Covered criminal complaints and arrest warrant affidavits require approval by an attorney for the Commonwealth before filing or acceptance.
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The District Attorney of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, having filed a certification pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure 101A, criminal complaints and arrest warrant affidavits by police officers, as defined in the Rules of Criminal Procedure, charging any felony of the first degree under the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, or any felony under the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act of Pennsylvania, shall not hereafter be accepted by any judicial officer unless the complaint and affidavit has the approval of an attorney for the Commonwealth prior to filing.
All motions for continuance shall contain a procedural history of the case beginning with the date of filing of the complaint and shall describe the dates of previous requests for continuances. The motion shall also state whether the court has previously limited future motions for continuance.
All motions for continuance shall be in writing and shall be filed with the Clerk of Courts, unless exceptional circumstances prevent a written motion.
The title of the motion shall state the number of times counsel has sought a continuance, for example: “SECOND MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE.”
Arraignment may be conducted in writing, but the district attorney may require the defendant to appear personally; the prescribed form includes identifying information, waiver language, acknowledgments, and signature lines.
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Arraignment may be in writing as an alternative to an appearance by the defendant. At the discretion of the district attorney, a personal appearance by the defendant may be required. The form for arraignment shall be as follows: Case No. .................................................. Date: ......................................................... Defendant's Name: Address: S.S. Number: ------------------------------------------------------- Driver's License Number: State Defense Counsel's Name: I.D. Number: I, the undersigned Defendant, understand the nature of the charges filed against me by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and do hereby waive formal arraignment and do expressly waive my right to appear for arraignment. Commencing with the date of this Waiver, I acknowledge the right to request a bill of particulars within seven (7) days; to file a discovery motion and inspection within fourteen (14) days; and to file an omnibus pretrial motion within thirty (30) days, unless extended by order of court. I further acknowledge that I must personally attend the call of the criminal trial list scheduled for , at 8:30 A.M., Courtroom No. 1, Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and be present for trial during the Criminal Trial Term commencing , at 8:30 A.M, in Courtroom No. 3, Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Date Signature of Defendant Date Signature of Defense Counsel
Counsel and unrepresented parties must include confidential information relevant to the case on t h e a p p r o v e d A O P C Confidential Information Form.
A mediation motion must identify the proposed mediator and payment source, participating parties and counsel, any interested parties with diminished capacity or a legal disability, and the initial conference date if known.
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The motion for mediation shall identify: 1. The proposed mediator and the proposed source of payment of fees and costs of the mediator; 2. Names and contact information of all interested parties and any counsel who shall participate in the mediation; 3. Names and information regarding any interested parties having diminished capacity or a legal disability, whose interests must be adequately protected; and 4. The scheduled date for the initial mediation conference, if known in advance.
Within 20 days after mediation is completed, the interested parties or their counsel must sign a memorandum stating whether there was no resolution or embodying the resolutions, clearly identifying partial or complete resolutions and listing unresolved issues; where appropriate, it may provide for future review.
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Within twenty (20) days of completion of mediation, all interested parties, or their counsel where appropriate, shall sign a memorandum of principal terms, which either shall acknowledge that no resolution was reached, or shall embody the resolutions attained. This memorandum of principal terms shall clearly state partial resolutions or complete resolution attained. The memorandum of principal terms shall include a list of unresolved issues to be determined by the Court. Where appropriate, the principal terms could provide for future review in light of changed circumstances or a change in the operative facts.
The written appearance required by Pa. Orphans’ Court Rule 1.7 shall include the attorney’s name, address, telephone number and attorney I.D. number.
Counsel in a matter pending solely before the Register of Wills may withdraw upon providing good cause to the Register and filing written notice of withdrawal.
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Counsel who has entered an appearance in a matter pending solely before the Register of Wills, shall be permitted to withdraw upon good cause provided to the Register of Wills by filing a written notice of the withdrawal with the Register of Wills and a copy to all interested parties, heirs, and any other counsel in the matter by first class United States mail postage pre-paid.
The memorandum of principal terms agreed upon, or the statement of no resolution, together with a petition to approve any agreement reached by the parties shall be filed with the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court and a copy served on the presiding judge.
A filed schedule of distribution must include a certification by the accountant and counsel addressing its conformity and notice or written approval.
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Attached to such schedule when filed shall be a certification by the accountant and counsel for the accountant: a) That the schedule is correct and in accordance with the adjudication; b) That the notice of the filing thereof has been duly given, or that the same is unnecessary by reason of a written approval of the schedule filed therewith by all interested parties affected thereby or by counsel of record.
The report required by Pa. Orphans’ Court Rule 2.10 regarding Unknown Distributees shall be submitted in writing and acknowledged by a notary public.
A Notice of Exhibit Attachment shall be filed on the Court Pro E-Filing Portal referencing such an exhibit with specificity and stating the reason why the exhibit was not filed electronically.
The proponent of the exhibit shall promptly file a motion for leave to file the exhibit with the Court.
A petition appealing a Register of Wills decision must be filed with the Clerk and include the six listed items.
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A petition appealing the decision of the Register of Wills shall be filed with the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court and shall set forth: 1. an outline of the proceedings before the Register of Wills; 2. the nature of the dispute which has arisen; 3. the names and addresses of all interested parties, including those who have not been made parties to the record; 4. a request for certification of the record; 5. a request that any testimony taken before the Register of Wills be transcribed; 6. a request that a citation be issued to show cause why the relief should not be granted;
When the certification of the Register of Wills’ record has been prepared and filed on the Register of Wills’ own motion, a petition requesting a citation with rule to show cause to be issued, shall be filed by any interested party.
Upon the incapacitated person's death, the guardian must file a notice of death and comply with Pa.O.C. Rule 14.8(a)(4).
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Upon the death of the incapacitated person, the guardian shall file a notice of death within sixty (60) days of the date of death, and otherwise comply with the requirements of Pa.O.C. Rule 14.8(a)(4).
The guardian's List of Interested Parties Requiring Notice must use Form G-14.8(a)(6) and include the names and addresses of the interested parties entitled to copies.
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In addition to the requirements of the Pa. O.C. Rules for Guardianship Reporting, the guardian shall, within ten (10) days of the appointment as guardian, file a “List of Interested Parties Requiring Notice,” using Form G-14.8(a)(6) provided in the Appendix to these rules, which shall include the names and addresses of all interested parties entitled to copies of the inventory, the annual reports of the guardian, and court orders.
The caption of the specified pleadings and docket entries must include the child's given name.
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- Pleading and docket entry
- Placement
- Caption
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The caption for all pleadings and docket entry for voluntary relinquishment to an agency, voluntary relinquishment to an adult intending to adopt child, involuntary termination of parental rights, and adoption shall carry the given name of the child.
No payments of any type may be made to either of the birth parents or the intermediary, unless they are disclosed to the Court or the Court investigator, and specifically approved by the Court prior to payment.
When voluntary relinquishment is contemplated, the intermediary must provide the Court a written informational statement with the specified identifying and contact information at the time of the voluntary-placement agreement.
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In all adoption proceedings, in which a voluntary relinquishment is contemplated, at the time of the agreement for voluntary placement of the child, the intermediary shall provide the Court with a written informational statement setting forth the name of the birth parents, their addresses and telephone numbers, and the names of the proposed adoptive parents, their address and telephone number.
A “Request for Adoption Information About or Contact With Specified Persons” pursuant to Act 101 of 2010, set forth at 23 Pa. C.S.A. §2911, et seq. shall be filed with the Clerk of Courts who shall treat it as a motion to the Court.
Any voluntary agreement for continuing contact between the parties pursuant to 23 Pa. C.S.A. 2731 et. seq. shall be filed with the Petition for Adoption or at the time of the Termination of Parental Rights and/or Adoption Hearing.
Any written agreements between the parties regarding financial arrangements shall be attached to the informational statement.
Any documents or letters received by the Clerk of Orphans’ Court and related to this matter shall contain a caption referencing the adoptee’s name and the docket number so they remain confidential and properly filed.
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- Document or letter
- Placement
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Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
(1) The transcript of proceedings and any associated documents shall be electronically scanned and transmitted to the clerk of courts in digital format in lieu of transmitting the physical paper transcript and associated documents.
(1) The transcript of proceedings and any associated documents shall be electronically scanned and transmitted to the clerk of courts in digital format in lieu of transmitting the physical paper transcript and associated documents.
Criminal cases
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The transcript and associated documents must be scanned and transmitted digitally to the clerk instead of transmitted as physical papers.
The transcript and any associated documents shall be electronically scanned and transmitted to the clerk of courts in digital format in lieu of transmitting the physical paper transcript and associated documents.
Criminal cases
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The transcript and associated documents must be scanned and transmitted digitally to the clerk instead of transmitted as physical papers.
The transcript of proceedings before the issuing authority and any associated documents shall be electronically scanned and transmitted to the clerk of courts in digital format in lieu of transmitting the physical paper transcript and associated documents.
Criminal cases
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Use of the current or subsequently authorized electronic filing system is mandatory as of January 1, 2022, subject to the legal-paper categories identified in Pa.R.Crim.P. 576.1(C).
Pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 576.1(B)(2) and this local rule, use of the current electronic filing system, or any subsequent electronic filing system authorized by the Court, is mandatory as of January 1, 2022 and legal papers permitted and excluded from electronic filing are as defined in Pa.R.Crim.P. 576.1(C).
Criminal cases
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PACFile is the exclusive system for electronic filing.
The exclusive system for electronic filing is the PACFile System, developed and administered by the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts and located on Pennsylvania’s Unified Judicial System Web Portal at: https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/
Criminal cases
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The Clerk of Courts must maintain an electronic file, and must also maintain a correspondingly numbered paper file for filings excluded from electronic filing.
The Clerk of Courts shall maintain an electronic file only, except for filings expressly excluded in Pa.R.Crim.P. 576.1(C) defining “legal paper.” For such filings, the Clerk of Courts shall maintain a paper file numbered in accordance with the electronic file for the same case.
Criminal cases
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The Clerk of Courts must accept paper legal papers, retain them as required, convert them to PDF and add them to the electronic system, then return the paper copy to the filer unless the papers are excluded from electronic filing.
Any legal paper submitted for filing to the Clerk of Courts in a paper (or “hard- copy”) format, whether required or permitted under this rule, shall be accepted by the Clerk of Courts in that format and shall be retained by the Clerk of Courts as may be required by applicable rules of Court and record retention policies. The Clerk of Courts shall convert such hard-copy legal paper to pdf, add it to the electronic system, and return the paper copy to the filer, except those legal papers excluded from electronic filing pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 576.1(C).
Criminal cases
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Required attachments and exhibits must be e-filed with the legal paper, unless they exceed portal standards or cannot be filed electronically, in which case they must be filed as the Court orders.
Attachments, including exhibits, that are a required part of any filing, shall be filed electronically at the same time as the legal paper. (i) An attachment or exhibit that exceeds the technical standards for the Court Pro E-Filing Portal or is unable to be electronically filed must be filed as ordered by the Court.
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Portal users must follow the portal user manual, the local rule, and all instructions on the portal website.
Use of the Court Pro E-Filing Portal shall be in accordance with the Court Pro E-Filing Portal user manual (which can be found by clicking on the “e-File” link on the Court’s website), this local rule, and all instructions contained on the Court Pro E-Filing Portal website.
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All electronic filers, including counsel and self-represented litigants, must register with the Court Pro E-Filing Portal.
All electronic filers, including counsel and self-represented litigants, must register with the Court Pro E-Filing Portal by clicking on the “Register as new user” link at the bottom of the Court Pro E-Filing Portal sign-in page.
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The designated electronic filing portal is the Monroe County Court Pro E-Filing Portal, accessible through the Court website.
The designated website for electronic filing is the Monroe County, Pennsylvania Court Pro E-Filing Portal, which can be found by clicking on the “e-File” link on the Court’s website (http://www.monroepacourts.us/).
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Original documents may not be faxed to the prothonotary's office without prior leave of court.
No original documents shall be faxed to the prothonotary's office without prior leave of court.
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(i) The m a n d a t o r y electronic filing of legal papers with the Monroe County Prothonotary for the Court of Common Pleas, 43rd Judicial District, is authorized in accordance with Pa.R.Civ.Pro. Nos. 205.4 and 239.9, and this rule. The applicable general rules of court and court policies that implement the rules shall continue to apply to all filings regardless of the method of filing. (ii) Case Types. 1. Electronic filing applies to any legal papers filed in any of the following types of actions: a. Tort b. Mass Tort c. Professional Liability d. Contract e. Real Property f. Custody g. Divorce
(i) The m a n d a t o r y electronic filing of legal papers with the Monroe County Prothonotary for the Court of Common Pleas, 43rd Judicial District, is authorized in accordance with Pa.R.Civ.Pro. Nos. 205.4 and 239.9, and this rule. The applicable general rules of court and court policies that implement the rules shall continue to apply to all filings regardless of the method of filing. (ii) Case Types. 1. Electronic filing applies to any legal papers filed in any of the following types of actions: a. Tort b. Mass Tort c. Professional Liability d. Contract e. Real Property f. Custody g. Divorce
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Electronic filing applies to non-reportable initial filings for agreements, judgments, liens, municipal liens, and writs.
Electronic filing also applies to the following types of non- reportable initial filings: a. Agreement b. Judgment c. Lien d. Municipal Lien e. Writ
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Electronic filers, including counsel and self-represented litigants, must register through the designated C-Track E-Filing Portal to access it.
(i) The designated website for electronic filing is the Monroe County, Pennsylvania C-Track E-Filing Portal, which can be found by clicking on the “e-File” link on the Court’s website (http://www.monroepacourts.us/). (ii) All electronic filers, including counsel and self-represented litigants, must register with the C-Track E-Filing Portal by clicking on the “Register as an E- Filer” link at the bottom of the C-Track E-Filing Portal website in order to access the C-Track E-Filing Portal.
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Portal users must register as individuals; law firms, agencies, corporations, and other groups may not be registered users.
(iv) Registered users shall be individuals, and not law firms, agencies, corporations, or other groups.
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A filer submitting a document requiring confidential or other security must indicate that security through the C-Track Portal prompts when filing.
When an electronic filer files a document that should be marked “confidential” or otherwise secured, the filer shall indicate such required security at the time of their filing submission through the prompts on the C-Track E-Filing Portal.
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A Notice of Exhibit Attachment referencing the exhibit must be filed on the C-Track Portal.
A Notice of Exhibit Attachment shall be filed on the C-Track E-Filing Portal referencing such an exhibit
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Required attachments and exhibits must be filed electronically at the same time as the legal paper.
Attachments, including exhibits, that are a required part of any filing, shall be filed electronically at the same time as the legal paper.
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An electronic filer need not file paper copies unless the Court specifically requires them.
An electronic filer is not required to file any paper copies unless specifically required by the Court.
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An attachment or exhibit that cannot be electronically filed or exceeds Portal technical standards must be filed as the Court orders.
An attachment or exhibit that exceeds the technical standards for the C-Track E-Filing Portal or is unable to be electronically filed must be filed as ordered by the court.
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Filings requested to be made under seal must be submitted on paper to the Prothonotary’s Office, not through the C-Track E-Filing Portal.
Filings requested to be made under seal shall be submitted in a paper format to the Prothonotary’s Office rather than through the C-Track E-Filing Portal.
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A party unable to e-file, accept electronic service, or access PACFile is permitted to file legal papers in physical paper format.
Any party who is unable to electronically file or accept service of legal papers which were filed electronically, or who is otherwise unable to access the PACFile system, shall be permitted to file legal papers in a physical paper format
Criminal cases
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Portal accounts must be registered to individuals, not firms, agencies, corporations, or other groups.
Registered users shall be individuals, and not law firms, agencies, corporations, or other groups.
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Use of the C-Track E-Filing Portal must comply with its user manual, the local rule, and all portal instructions.
(iii) Use of the C-Track E-Filing Portal shall be in accordance with the C-Track E- Filing Portal user manual (which can be found by clicking on the “e-File” link on the Court’s website), this local rule, and all instructions contained on the C-Track E-Filing Portal website.
Page 12 | Designated Website and Registration
Confidential filings may be submitted electronically in a manner that preserves confidentiality, including through the C-Track E-Filing Portal with access limited to authorized personnel.
Confidential filings may be submitted for electronic filing in a manner that maintains confidentiality under applicable law. Confidential data may be collected on the C- Track E-Filing Portal and may be viewed by authorized personnel while being protected from public view.
Page 15 | Public Access Policy
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
To avoid dismissal of an inactive case, a written objection or statement of intention to proceed must be filed before the call, or good cause for continuing the matter must be shown at the call.
If no written objection or statement of intention to proceed is filed before the call, or if good cause for continuing the matter is not shown at the call, the Court shall enter an order dismissing the proceedings.
Page 2 | Rule 1901. Termination of Inactive Cases.
A hearing request must be made within 30 days after publication to avoid the no-hearing disposition process.
(iv) In the event a hearing is not requested within thirty (30) days of publication, the Magisterial District Judge shall:
Page 3 | Rule 1901. Termination of Inactive Cases.
The Commonwealth may appeal a determination to the Court of Common Pleas within the time period for Summary Appeals under the Rules of Criminal Procedure.
(D) The Commonwealth shall have the right to appeal any determination to the Court of Common Pleas within the time period for Summary Appeals pursuant to the Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Page 3 | Rule 1901. Termination of Inactive Cases.
The deposit or partial payment is due within 14 days of the directing court order or when the notice of appeal is filed, whichever occurs first.
Such deposit or partial payment amounts shall be made within fourteen (14) days of the date of the court order directing deposit or partial payment amount or at the time a notice of appeal is filed, whichever is first.
Page 4 | Rule 4007. Requests for Transcripts.
Any transcript balance is due within 30 days after Form A is filed or when a notice of appeal is filed, whichever occurs first.
Any balance shall be paid within 30 days of the filing of the Form A or at the time a notice of appeal is filed, whichever is first.
Page 4 | Rule 4007. Requests for Transcripts.
The District Court Administrator must file Form C within 30 days of delivery of the final transcript to the requesting party.
a. Within thirty (30) days of delivery of the final transcript to the requesting party;
Page 5 | Rule 4007. Requests for Transcripts.
If the balance owed is not paid within 30 days after Form A is filed, the District Court Administrator must file Form C.
b. When payment of the balance owed is not made within thirty (30) days from the date of filing of Form A – Notice of Completion of Transcript.
Page 5 | Rule 4007. Requests for Transcripts.
The filing office must return any remaining portion within 30 days after Form A is filed when the amount filed with the notice of appeal is less than the required deposit.
filed concurrent with a notice of appeal is less than the required $250.00 deposit, the filing office shall return any remaining portion to the paying party within 30 days of the date the Form A – Notice of Completion of Transcript is filed.
Page 5 | Rule 4007. Requests for Transcripts.
The Court Reporter/Recorder/Monitor must file an index of exhibits within five days after the proceeding concludes.
Within five days of the conclusion of a Court Proceeding, the Court Reporter/Recorder/Monitor shall file with the appropriate filing office an index of exhibits, which shall include for each exhibit the proponent, whether the exhibit was admitted into evidence, and a textual description or identification of the exhibit.
Page 8 | Rule 5102. Custody of Exhibits. General Provisions
After consulting the judge, the Court Administrator must schedule the bench-warrant hearing as soon as possible and no later than 72 hours after the subject is lodged at the facility.
After consultation with the judge, the Court Administrator shall schedule a hearing to be held as soon as possible, but not later than 72 hours after the subject has been lodged at the Monroe County Correctional Facility.
Criminal cases
Page 7 | RULE 150 - BENCH WARRANTS
The defendant may file an omnibus pretrial motion within thirty days commencing on the date of the waiver, unless the court extends the time by order.
and to file an omnibus pretrial motion within thirty (30) days, unless extended by order of court.
Criminal cases
Page 8 | RULE 303 - ARRAIGNMENT
The defendant may request a bill of particulars within seven days commencing on the date of the waiver.
Commencing with the date of this Waiver, I acknowledge the right to request a bill of particulars within seven (7) days;
Criminal cases
Page 8 | RULE 303 - ARRAIGNMENT
The defendant may file a discovery motion and inspection within fourteen days commencing on the date of the waiver.
to file a discovery motion and inspection within fourteen (14) days;
Criminal cases
Page 8 | RULE 303 - ARRAIGNMENT
Written objections to a schedule must be filed within 20 days after the schedule is filed and identify how it is incorrect or fails to conform to the adjudication.
Written objections, if any, to a schedule of distribution shall be filed within twenty (20) days after the filing of the schedule and shall indicate in what respect the schedule is incorrect or fails to conform with the adjudication.
Page 6 | RULE 2.9 – Confirmation of Accounts/Schedules for Distribution, b) Schedules for Distribution, 4. Objections
The Unknown Distributees report must be filed with the Clerk no later than the filing of the account and statement of distribution.
The report shall be filed with the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court no later than the time of filing the account and statement of distribution.
Page 6 | RULE 2.10 – Filing Report of Unknown Distributees
An accepted paper is deemed filed when received by the portal, but an unpaid paper is deemed accepted when payment is received, and the Clerk may refuse it subject to the fee-waiver exception.
If a legal paper is accepted, it shall be deemed to have been filed as of the date and time it was received by the Court Pro E-Filing Portal; provided, however, that if a legal paper is submitted without the requisite fee, the legal paper shall be deemed to have been accepted for filing as of the date payment was received. Except as provided by Pa.R.Civ.P. 240(c)(1)(i) pertaining to petitions to waive fees and costs, the Clerk of Orphans’ Court is authorized to refuse for filing a legal paper submitted without the requisite payment.
Page 7 | Chapter IV – Format and Service of Legal Paper by Parties and Court; Electronic Filing
The certificate of service must be filed with the Clerk within five days after service.
The citation and a copy of the petition for appeal shall be served by the moving party on all other interested parties and a certificate of service shall then be filed within five (5) days with the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court.
Page 10 | RULE 10.4 – Appeals From Register of Wills
The guardian must file a notice of death within sixty days of the incapacitated person's death.
Upon the death of the incapacitated person, the guardian shall file a notice of death within sixty (60) days of the date of death, and otherwise comply with the requirements of Pa.O.C. Rule 14.8(a)(4).
Page 11 | RULE 14.8 – Guardianship Reporting, Monitoring, Review and Compliance
The adoption investigation must be completed and filed no later than six months after the notice of intention to adopt is filed.
The investigation of adoption performed as required by 23 Pa.C.S.A. §2535 shall be completed and filed no later than six (6) months after the filing of the notice of intention to adopt filed under 23 Pa.C.S.A. §2531.
Page 11 | RULE 15.2 – Investigation of Adoption
The guardian must file Form G-14.8(a)(6), listing the names and addresses of interested parties entitled to specified copies, within ten days after appointment.
In addition to the requirements of the Pa. O.C. Rules for Guardianship Reporting, the guardian shall, within ten (10) days of the appointment as guardian, file a “List of Interested Parties Requiring Notice,” using Form G-14.8(a)(6) provided in the Appendix to these rules, which shall include the names and addresses of all interested parties entitled to copies of the inventory, the annual reports of the guardian, and court orders.
Page 11 | RULE 14.8 – Guardianship Reporting, Monitoring, Review and Compliance
Status reports are due within one year of the original Request and on each annual anniversary until the final report is filed.
Until the Authorized Representative files a final report, the Authorized Representative shall file with the Clerk of Orphans’ Court, a status report within one year of the original Request and on each annual anniversary of the filing of the Request.
Page 13 | Appendix – Guardianships – Form G-14.8(a)(6)
The motion informing the Court that the Authorized Representative wishes to cease involvement must be filed immediately.
If Authorized Representative wishes to cease being involved in this or other cases, it shall inform the Court immediately in writing by filing a motion with the Orphans’ Court.
Page 13 | Appendix – Guardianships – Form G-14.8(a)(6)
Upon receiving an electronic filing, the Prothonotary’s Office must notify the filer of the receipt date and time.
Upon receipt of an electronic filing, the Prothonotary’s Office shall provide the filing party with an e-mail notification, or automated notification from the C-Track E-Filing Portal, which includes the date and time the document was received by the C-Track E-Filing Portal.
Page 13 | RULE 205.4 - ELECTRONIC FILING AND SERVICE OF LEGAL PAPERS
After reviewing an electronic filing, the Prothonotary’s Office must notify the filer whether it was accepted or refused and state the reason for any refusal.
After review of the electronic filing, the Prothonotary’s Office shall provide the filing party with a second e-mail notification, or automated notification from the C-Track E-Filing Portal, that the document has been accepted for filing (“filed”) or refused and not accepted for filing and the reason.
Page 13 | RULE 205.4 - ELECTRONIC FILING AND SERVICE OF LEGAL PAPERS
Required attachments and exhibits must be filed at the same time as the legal paper.
Attachments, including exhibits, that are a required part of any filing, shall be filed electronically at the same time as the legal paper.
Page 14 | RULE 205.4 - ELECTRONIC FILING AND SERVICE OF LEGAL PAPERS
A legal paper submitted without its required fee is deemed accepted for filing on the date payment is received.
provided, however, that if a legal paper is submitted without the requisite fee, the legal paper shall be deemed to have been accepted for filing as of the date payment was received.
Page 14 | RULE 205.4 - ELECTRONIC FILING AND SERVICE OF LEGAL PAPERS
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Upon transcript completion, a copy of Form A must be served on the requesting party by email if available or by regular mail, and on the District Court Administrator.
(C) Upon completion of the transcript, the Court Reporter, Recorder or Transcriptionist shall file of record Form A – Notice of Completion of Transcript and serve a copy on the requesting party by electronic mail, if available, or regular mail and the District Court Administrator.
Page 4 | Rule 4007. Requests for Transcripts.
Requesting parties must serve the filed Form B on the District Court Administrator by hand delivery, mail, facsimile, or email to the specified address.
Requesting parties shall serve the filed Form B – Notice of Payment on the District Court Administrator by hand delivery, by mail, by facsimile transmission, or by email to transcripts@monroepacourts.us.
Page 5 | Rule 4007. Requests for Transcripts.
Transcript requests must be served in accordance with Pa.R.J.A. 4007(B).
Service of the request shall be made in accordance with Pa.R.J.A. 4007(B).
Page 7 | Rule 4007. Requests for Transcripts
A request to waive or reduce transcript costs must be served in accordance with Pa.R.J.A. 4007(B).
Requests for waiver or reduction of costs shall be made by motion to the Judge of record, filed of record in the appropriate filing office, and served in accordance with Pa.R.J.A. 4007(B).
Page 7 | Rule 4008. Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision Thereof
A continuance motion must be served on opposing counsel no later than the time it is filed.
A copy of the motion shall be served on opposing counsel at or before the time of filing.
Criminal cases
Page 4 | Rule 106 - Motions for Continuance
A party unable to e-file, accept electronic service, or access PACFile must be served legal papers in physical paper format by the Clerk of Courts and other parties as required by Pa.R.Crim.P. 576.
Any party who is unable to electronically file or accept service of legal papers which were filed electronically, or who is otherwise unable to access the PACFile system, shall be permitted to file legal papers in a physical paper format and shall be served legal papers in a physical paper format by the Clerk of Courts and other parties, whether electronically filed or otherwise, as required by Pa.R.Crim.P. 576.
Criminal cases
Page 12 | RULE 576.1 - ELECTRONIC FILING AND SERVICE OF LEGAL PAPERS; (E)(3) PACFile
The Confidential Information Form must be served on and made available to the parties, the Court, and appropriate Court staff as provided in the Public Access Policy.
The Confidential Information Form shall be served on and made available to the parties to the case, the Court and appropriate Court staff, as provided in the Public Access Policy.
Criminal cases
Page 13 | (I) Confidential information.
A copy of the mediation closing documents must be served on the presiding judge.
The memorandum of principal terms agreed upon, or the statement of no resolution, together with a petition to approve any agreement reached by the parties shall be filed with the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court and a copy served on the presiding judge.
Page 4 | RULE 1.6 – Mediation
Counsel who has entered an appearance in a matter pending solely before the Register of Wills, shall be permitted to withdraw upon good cause provided to the Register of Wills by filing a written notice of the withdrawal with the Register of Wills and a copy to all interested parties, heirs, and any other counsel in the matter by first class United States mail postage pre-paid.
Counsel who has entered an appearance in a matter pending solely before the Register of Wills, shall be permitted to withdraw upon good cause provided to the Register of Wills by filing a written notice of the withdrawal with the Register of Wills and a copy to all interested parties, heirs, and any other counsel in the matter by first class United States mail postage pre-paid.
Page 4 | RULE 1.7 – Entry and Withdrawal of Counsel
Before filing a schedule, written notice and a copy must be given to affected interested parties or their counsel who have not filed written approval, and proof of notice must be filed with the Court.
Notice of the filing of a schedule of distribution shall be given in writing, together with a copy of the schedule, prior to the filing thereof, to all interested parties who may be affected thereby, or their counsel of record, who do not attach or file their written approval with the schedule. Proof of notice shall be filed with the Court as set forth in Pennsylvania Orphans’ Court Rule 4.3.
Page 5 | RULE 2.9 – Confirmation of Accounts/Schedules for Distribution, b) Schedules for Distribution, 2. Notice
The Clerk must advertise the date, time, and place of each monthly account submission once weekly for two successive weeks immediately beforehand in the specified publications.
In addition to the requirements set forth in Pa. Orphans’ Court Rule 2.5, notice of an account filing shall also be made by the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court giving notice by advertisement of the date, time, and place of each monthly submission of accounts to the Court. Such advertisement shall be published once per week for two (2) successive weeks immediately preceding the date of submission of the accounts to the Court in the Monroe Legal Reporter and a newspaper of general circulation in Monroe County.
Page 5 | RULE 2.5 – Notice of Account Filing
Accepted pleadings and legal papers are electronically served, except the specified citations and notices; court and Clerk notices, opinions, and orders are also electronically served.
If a pleading or legal paper, other than a citation served pursuant to Pa.R.O.C.P. 3.5(a) or a notice served pursuant to Pa.R.O.C.P. 2.5, is accepted for filing, it will be electronically served as authorized by Pa.R.O.C.P. 4.3(d). All notices, opinions, and orders filed by the Clerk of Orphans’ Court or the Court will be electronically served as authorized by Pa.R.O.C.P. 4.5(a).
Page 7 | Chapter IV – Format and Service of Legal Paper by Parties and Court; Electronic Filing
The moving party must serve the citation and petition on all other interested parties and file a certificate of service.
The citation and a copy of the petition for appeal shall be served by the moving party on all other interested parties and a certificate of service shall then be filed within five (5) days with the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court.
Page 10 | RULE 10.4 – Appeals From Register of Wills
The guardian must send the inventory and annual reports to everyone listed on the List of Interested Parties Requiring Notice.
The guardian shall send a copy of the inventory and the annual reports of the guardian to everyone set forth in the “List of Interested Parties Requiring Notice.”
Page 11 | RULE 14.8 – Guardianship Reporting, Monitoring, Review and Compliance
The Clerk of Orphans’ Court must mail all court orders to everyone listed on the List of Interested Parties Requiring Notice.
The Clerk of Orphans’ Court shall mail a copy of all court orders to everyone set forth in the “List of Interested Parties Requiring Notice.”
Page 11 | RULE 14.8 – Guardianship Reporting, Monitoring, Review and Compliance
Interested parties must receive copies of the inventory, annual reports, and all court orders in the matter.
The following parties were determined by the court to be interested parties and shall receive a copy of the inventory, annual reports and all court orders in this matter:
Page 15 | APPENDIX – GUARDIANSHIPS
An accepted pleading or legal paper other than original process will be electronically served under the cited procedural rules.
If the pleading or legal paper other than original process is accepted for filing, it will be electronically served as authorized by Pa.R.Civ.Pro. 205.4(g)(1)(ii) and service shall be effectuated as provided in Pa.R.Civ.Pro. 205.4(g)(2)(ii).
Page 14 | RULE 205.4 - ELECTRONIC FILING AND SERVICE OF LEGAL PAPERS
The Confidential Information Form must be served on and made available to the parties, the Court, and appropriate Court staff as provided in the Public Access Policy.
The Confidential Information Form shall be served on and made available to the parties to the case, the Court and appropriate Court staff, as provided in the Public Access Policy.
Page 15 | Public Access Policy
The electronic filer must serve opposing parties or attorneys who are not registered C-Track users in accordance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
The electronic filer must serve the electronically filed legal papers upon any opposing parties or attorneys who are not registered users of the C-Track E-Filing Portal in accordance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
Page 16 | Service by Electronic Transmission
The C-Track Portal automatically distributes electronically filed legal papers to registered appearing users selected by the filer, and that distribution constitutes service for papers other than original process.
The C-Track E-Filing Portal will automatically distribute a copy of any legal paper filed in a case to each registered C-Track user who has entered his or her appearance in that case and has been selected by the electronic filer to receive electronic service. Such automatic distribution by the C-Track E- Filing Portal of electronically filed legal papers other than original process constitutes service in accordance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
Page 16 | Service by Electronic Transmission
The party obtaining a rule to show cause must promptly serve the order specifying a return date and the underlying petition on each attorney of record and unrepresented party as prescribed by Pa.R.C.P. 440.
The party obtaining the issuance of a rule to show cause shall forthwith serve a true and correct copy of the court order entering the rule and specifying a return date, along with a copy of the underlying petition upon each attorney of record and unrepresented party in the matter prescribed by Pa.R.C.P. 440.
Page 19 | RULE 206.4(c) RULE TO SHOW CAUSE. DISCRETIONARY.
The applicant or attorney must serve the petition on the Monroe County District Attorney and file a certificate of service with the Clerk of Courts.
(3) Applicant/Attorney shall serve a copy of the Petition on the District Attorney of Monroe County and shall file a Certificate of Service with the Clerk of Courts evidencing such service.
Page 21
The applicant or attorney must publish hearing notice weekly for two consecutive weeks in the Monroe Legal Reporter and a Monroe County newspaper, with the last advertisement at least three days before the hearing.
(i) Applicant/Attorney shall ensure that notice of the hearing date is published once a week for two consecutive weeks in the Monroe Legal Reporter and in one newspaper of general circulation published in Monroe County, the last advertisement to appear not less than three (3) days prior to the scheduled hearing;
Page 22 | Notice of Hearing
The applicant or attorney must publish the hearing notice weekly for two consecutive weeks in the specified publications, with the final advertisement appearing at least three days before the hearing.
Applicant or Applicant’s attorney shall publish Notice of the Hearing once a week for two consecutive weeks in the Monroe Legal Reporter and in one newspaper of general circulation published in Monroe County, the last advertisement to appear not less than three (3) days prior to the scheduled hearing
Page 24 | Form – Order for Hearing – Petition for Private Detective and/or Security Guard License
Applicant/Solicitor must publish hearing notice weekly for two consecutive weeks in the specified publications, with the final advertisement at least three days before the hearing.
Applicant/Solicitor shall ensure that notice of the hearing date is published once a week for two consecutive weeks in the Monroe Legal Reporter and in one newspaper of general circulation published in Monroe County, the last advertisement to appear not less than three (3) days prior to the scheduled hearing;
Page 27 | (4) Notice of Hearing
The Applicant or Solicitor attorney must publish hearing notice weekly for two consecutive weeks in the specified publications, with the final advertisement at least three days before the hearing.
Applicant or Solicitor attorney shall publish Notice of the Hearing once a week for two consecutive weeks in the Monroe Legal Reporter and in one newspaper of general circulation published in Monroe County, the last advertisement to appear not less than three (3) days prior to the scheduled hearing;
Page 28 | Form – Order for Hearing – Petition for Appointment of School Police Officer
Filing Fees and Waivers
For transcript requests filed before a notice of appeal, the deposit or partial payment is 95% of the estimated transcript cost, as ordered by the judge of record.
a. For transcript requests filed prior to a notice of appeal deposit or partial payment amounts shall be 95% of the total transcript cost estimated by the Office of Court Administration and ordered by the Judge of record.
Page 4 | Rule 4007. Requests for Transcripts.
A transcript request filed with a notice of appeal requires a $250 deposit, unless the appellant requests a cost waiver due to economic hardship.
b. For transcript requests filed concurrent with a notice of appeal, the requesting party shall pay a deposit of $250.00, unless the appellant is requesting a waiver of cost because of economic hardship.
Page 4 | Rule 4007. Requests for Transcripts.
All transcript payments must be payable to the 43rd Judicial District and appropriate filing office and remitted at that filing office.
a. All payments, including deposit and final payment, shall be made payable to the 43rd Judicial District – name of filing office (insert appropriate filing office: Prothonotary, Clerk of Courts or Clerk of Orphans’ Court), remitted at the appropriate filing office and accompanied by Form B – Notice of Payment.
Page 4 | Rule 4007. Requests for Transcripts.
Orders directing deposit payment and transcription will be vacated if the deposit or partial payment is not remitted on time.
c. Orders directing deposit payments and ordering transcription will be vacated if deposit or partial payment amounts are not remitted within the stated timeframe.
Page 4 | Rule 4007. Requests for Transcripts.
For transcript requests filed with a notice of appeal, the requesting party must pay any balance in compliance with Pa.R.A.P. 1922(a).
b. For transcript requests that are filed concurrent with a notice of appeal, the requesting party shall comply with Pa.R.A.P. 1922(a) for payment of any balance.
Page 4 | Rule 4007. Requests for Transcripts.
The filing office must hold all payments in escrow on the case until the District Court Administrator files Form C.
The filing office shall place all payments in escrow on the case until such time as the District Court Administrator files of record Form C – Praecipe to Disburse Funds.
Page 5 | Rule 4007. Requests for Transcripts.
The requester must pay the invoiced flash-drive and postage costs in full before receiving reproduced exhibits unless costs are waived under Local Rule 4009(C).
(2) Upon receipt of an order for reproduction of exhibits, Court Administration will forward the requestor an invoice for the flash drive(s) and postage required to reproduce the exhibits, which must be paid in full before the requestor will receive the reproduced exhibit(s), unless the requestor receives a waiver of costs pursuant to Monroe County Local Rule of Judicial Administration 4009(C).
Page 11 | Requests for Reproduction of Exhibits
Applicable filing fees must be paid using the Clerk of Courts’ procedures, at the time and in the amount required by the governing authority or fee schedule.
Applicable filing fees shall be paid through procedures established by the Clerk of Courts and at the same time and in the same amount as required by statute, Court rule or order, or published fee schedule.
Criminal cases
Page 13 | (G) Filing Fees
Electronic filing fees and costs must be paid through the stated process; the Clerk accepts Govolution-approved payment options and does not accept alternate payment in advance of filing.
All electronic filing fees and costs shall be submitted and collected according to this subsection. (i) The Court Pro E-Filing Portal works in conjunction with Govolution for payment of all filing fees. All credit and/or debit cards or payment options accepted by Govolution shall be accepted by the Monroe County Clerk of Orphans’ Court for payment of any filing fee. The Clerk of Orphans’ Court will not accept alternate payment in advance of filing.
Page 8 | Chapter IV – Format and Service of Legal Paper by Parties and Court; Electronic Filing
Filing fees are paid through the PayPal-connected portal using payment options accepted by PayPal; the Prothonotary will not accept alternate payment in advance of filing.
(i) The C-Track E-Filing Portal works in conjunction with PayPal for payment of all filing fees. All credit and/or debit cards or payment options accepted by PayPal shall be accepted by the Monroe County Prothonotary’s Office for payment of any filing fee. The Prothonotary will not accept alternate payment in advance of filing.
Page 12 | Credit and Debit Cards Approved for E-Filing
Electronic filing fees and costs must be submitted and collected according to subsection (d)(1).
All electronic filing fees and costs shall be submitted and collected according to subsection (d)(1) of this Rule.
Page 13 | RULE 205.4 - ELECTRONIC FILING AND SERVICE OF LEGAL PAPERS
The required filing fee and the transcript deposit must be paid to the Prothonotary as a condition of filing the motion.
The required filing fee plus a transcript deposit amount pursuant to subsection (i) below has been paid to the Prothonotary;
Civil cases
Page 13 | Actions in Divorce — 1920.51. Proceedings Before the Divorce Hearing Officer
b. All final payments shall be nonrefundable.
b. All final payments shall be nonrefundable.
Page 4 | Rule 4007. Requests for Transcripts.
A $250 deposit is required, and any remaining portion must be returned within 30 days after Form A is filed if the amount filed with the notice of appeal is less than that deposit.
filed concurrent with a notice of appeal is less than the required $250.00 deposit, the filing office shall return any remaining portion to the paying party within 30 days of the date the Form A – Notice of Completion of Transcript is filed.
Page 5 | Rule 4007. Requests for Transcripts.
The balance owed must be paid within 30 days after Form A is filed; otherwise, the specified disbursement procedure applies.
b. When payment of the balance owed is not made within thirty (30) days from the date of filing of Form A – Notice of Completion of Transcript.
Page 5 | Rule 4007. Requests for Transcripts.
Transcript costs payable by the Commonwealth or a subdivision are $2.00 per page for ordinary transcripts, $3.00 per page for expedited transcripts, and an additional $0.25 per page in bound paper format.
e. Transcript costs payable by the Commonwealth or subdivision thereof shall have costs assessed as follows: i. For an ordinary transcript, $2.00 per page; ii. For an expedited transcript, $3.00 per page; and iii. In bound paper format, additional $0.25 per page.
Page 6 | Rule 4009. Fees and Procedures.
Bound paper format carries an additional $0.25-per-page surcharge in the specified unusually complex cases.
e. In bound paper format, additional $0.25 per page.
Page 6 | Rule 4008. Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision Thereof
Transcripts requested under Monroe Co.R.J.A. 4008(A) are charged the costs specified there.
d. Transcripts requested in accordance with Monroe Co.R.J.A. 4008(A) shall have costs assessed as noted therein.
Page 6 | Rule 4009. Fees and Procedures.
The fee for a court order is $1.50 per order.
h. The fee for court order shall be $1.50 per order.
Page 6 | Rule 4009. Fees and Procedures.
The surcharge for a daily transcript in the specified unusually complex cases is $6.25 per page.
c. For a daily transcript, $6.25 per page;
Page 6 | Rule 4008. Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision Thereof
The surcharge for an expedited transcript in the specified unusually complex cases is $5.25 per page.
b. For an expedited transcript, $5.25 per page;
Page 6 | Rule 4008. Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision Thereof
Costs are waived for transcripts requested under Pa.R.J.A. 4008(B)(1), and no deposit is required.
b. Transcripts requested in accordance with Pa.R.J.A. 4008(B)(1) shall have costs waived for the requesting party. In accordance with Pa.R.J.A. 4007(F), no deposit shall be required.
Page 6 | Rule 4009. Fees and Procedures.
Transcripts requested under Pa.R.J.A. 4008(B)(2) cost $1.25 per page for ordinary transcripts, $1.75 per page for expedited transcripts, and an additional $0.13 per page in bound paper format.
c. Transcripts requested in accordance with Pa.R.J.A. 4008(B)(2) shall have costs assessed as follows: i. For an ordinary transcript, $1.25 per page; ii. For an expedited transcript, $1.75 per page; and iii. In bound paper format, additional $0.13 per page.
Page 6 | Rule 4009. Fees and Procedures.
In specified unusually complex cases requiring significant dictionary expansion, the listed transcript surcharges apply, including an additional charge for bound paper format.
(A) The reasonable surcharge in cases such as mass tort, medical malpractice or other unusually complex litigation, where there is a need for Court Reporters, or Recorders, or Transcriptionists to significantly expand their dictionary shall be the following: a. For an ordinary transcript, $4.25 per page; b. For an expedited transcript, $5.25 per page; c. For a daily transcript, $6.25 per page; d. For same day delivery, $8.25 per page; and e. In bound paper format, additional $0.25 per page.
Page 6 | Rule 4008. Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision Thereof
Costs for transcripts prepared at the Court’s initiation are assessed under subsection (A)(5) of the rule.
i. Transcripts prepared at the initiation of the Court shall have costs assessed in accordance with subsection (A)(5) of this rule.
Page 6 | Rule 4009. Fees and Procedures.
The surcharge for same-day transcript delivery in the specified unusually complex cases is $8.25 per page.
d. For same day delivery, $8.25 per page; and
Page 6 | Rule 4008. Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party Other Than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision Thereof
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A copy of any Motions for Post-Trial Relief shall be delivered to the trial judge, the official court reporter and the adverse party within twenty- four (24) hours after filing them with the Prothonotary.
A copy of any Motions for Post-Trial Relief shall be delivered to the trial judge, the official court reporter and the adverse party within twenty- four (24) hours after filing them with the Prothonotary.
Page 62 | RULE 227.1 – POST-TRIAL RELIEF
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Counsel and unrepresented parties must follow the Public Access Policy and refrain from including confidential information in legal papers filed with the Clerk of Courts or the Court.
Counsel and unrepresented parties must adhere to the PUBLIC ACCESS POLICY OF THE UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF PENNSYLVANIA and refrain from including confidential information in legal papers filed with the Clerk of Courts or the Court whether filed electronically or in a paper format.
Criminal cases
Page 13 | (I) Confidential information.
The adoption investigation must be sealed by Court order with the adoption file.
The investigation of adoption shall be sealed by Court order with the adoption file.
Page 11 | RULE 15.2 – Investigation of Adoption
When using a financial account number in a filed document, use only its last four digits.
Financial Account numbers- only the last four digits shall be used;
Page 8 | LOCAL RULE 205.2(a) Filing, Form and Removal of Documents
When using a Social Security number in a filed document, use only its last four digits.
Social Security numbers- only last four digits of that number shall be used;
Page 8 | LOCAL RULE 205.2(a) Filing, Form and Removal of Documents
Parties alone are responsible for redacting personal identifiers, and the Prothonotary will not review filed documents for compliance.
Responsibility for redacting these personal identifiers rests solely with the parties. Documents will not be reviewed by the Prothonotary for compliance with this Rule.
Page 8 | LOCAL RULE 205.2(a) Filing, Form and Removal of Documents
When using a date of birth in a filed document, use only the year.
Dates of Birth- only the year shall be used;
Page 8 | LOCAL RULE 205.2(a) Filing, Form and Removal of Documents
Filed documents must not contain the listed personal data identifiers unless required by law, permitted by court order, or redacted as the rule requires.
A filed document in a case shall not contain any of the personal data identifiers listed in this rule unless otherwise required by law or permitted by order of court, or unless redacted in conformity with this rule.
Page 8 | LOCAL RULE 205.2(a) Filing, Form and Removal of Documents
The Court may order a filing sealed on its own motion or for good cause shown.
The Court may, on its own motion or for good cause shown, order a filing be made under seal.
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A party wishing to file a document containing the listed identifiers may file under seal a reference list identifying the redacted information and corresponding complete identifiers.
A party wishing to file a document containing the personal data identifiers listed above may file, under seal, a summary reference list indicating the redacted information and corresponding complete personal data identifiers;
Page 8 | LOCAL RULE 205.2(a) Filing, Form and Removal of Documents
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before filing a continuance motion, the moving party must confer with opposing counsel and all arbitration panelists about a continued hearing date.
Prior to filing a motion for continuance, the moving party shall confer with opposing counsel and all arbitration panelists on a date for the continued hearing.
Page 84 | RULE 1303—CONTINUANCE OF ARBITRATION, NOTICE, FAILURE TO APPEAR
Before filing a motion to appoint a divorce hearing officer, the moving party must file and serve the specified notice at least 20 days beforehand.
The moving party has filed of record and served a time stamped copy of the party’s written notice of intention to file a motion for the appointment of a divorce hearing officer together with a certificate of service, using the forms set forth below, to all counsel of record and unrepresented parties a minimum of 20 days prior to the filing of the motion for the appointment of a divorce hearing officer.
Civil cases
Page 13 | Actions in Divorce — 1920.51. Proceedings Before the Divorce Hearing Officer
The Court may schedule an evidentiary hearing or provide for disposition on briefs without oral argument, and in such instances must set a briefing schedule in its initial order.
(1) A rule to show cause shall be issued at the discretion of a judge of the Court as contemplated by Pa.R.C.P. 206.5. The Court, upon its own initiative, may schedule an evidentiary hearing on disputed issues of material fact and may, in its discretion, provide for disposition of the matter on briefs, without the necessity of oral argument. In such instances, the Court shall establish a briefing schedule in its initial order.
Page 19 | RULE 206.4(c) RULE TO SHOW CAUSE. DISCRETIONARY.
The court must initially review the motion to decide whether, in the interest of justice, the matter should be addressed before trial.
(3) the court shall initially review the motion to determine, in the interest of justice, the matter should be addressed prior to trial.
Page 30 | RULE 207.1 – MOTION TO EXCLUDE EXPERT TESTIMONY WHICH RELIES UPON NOVEL SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE
Other parties need not respond to the motion unless the court orders them to do so.
(2) any other party need not respond to the motion unless ordered by the court;
Page 30 | RULE 207.1 – MOTION TO EXCLUDE EXPERT TESTIMONY WHICH RELIES UPON NOVEL SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE
The trial judge will schedule responses to motions in limine and argument as required.
The trial judge will schedule opposing party responses and argument as required.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A written continuance motion must state that opposing counsel's concurrence was requested and describe the response.
A written motion for continuance shall state that counsel has requested opposing counsel’s concurrence and describe opposing counsel’s response.
Criminal cases
Page 4 | Rule 106 - Motions for Continuance
A written motion to continue a case to a later trial term must be filed at least 48 hours before the Final Call; a later-filed motion must explain why it was not timely, and a granted continuance will be rescheduled to a new Final Call.
Written motions for continuance of a case to a later trial term shall be filed no later than 48 hours before the Final Call. All cases granted a continuance will be rescheduled to a new Final Call. (1) Any motion filed later than 48 hours before the Final Call shall describe the reason why the motion was not timely filed, such as because grounds for the motion did not previously exist, or that counsel was previously unaware of the grounds for the motion or that the interests of justice require it.
Criminal cases
Page 4 | Rule 106 - Motions for Continuance
Mediation must take place within 90 days of the request to the Court unless an interested party moves for, and the Court orders, an extension.
All interested parties in a matter docketed before the Court may motion to engage in mediation at any time during the pendency of the matter. Such mediation shall take place within ninety (90) days of the request being made to the Court, unless extended by order of Court upon motion of any interested party.
Page 3 | RULE 1.6 – Mediation
Mediation does not delay required pleadings, ordered return dates, or Court Hearings unless interested parties specifically request a delay and the Court orders it.
Mediation shall not delay the required filing of any Pleading or ordered return dates, or the scheduling of Court Hearings, unless specifically requested by interested parties and so ordered by the Court.
Page 4 | RULE 1.6 – Mediation
A continuance of the mediation session beyond the period in the referral order requires the assigned judge’s approval.
Any continuance of the mediation session beyond the period prescribed in the referral order must be approved by the assigned judge.
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The President Judge or designee has authority to grant continuances, and continuance requests must be made by motion under the cited rules.
The President Judge or her/his designee shall have the authority to grant continuances and all requests for continuances shall be by motion as set forth in Pa.R.C.P. 206.1(a), Pa. R.C.P. 208.2(d), and Monroe County Local Rule of Civil Procedure 208.2(d).
Page 84 | RULE 1303—CONTINUANCE OF ARBITRATION, NOTICE, FAILURE TO APPEAR
A motion to continue an arbitration must be filed at least seven business days before the hearing.
All motions for continuance of an arbitration must be filed a minimum of seven (7) business days prior to the date of the hearing.
Page 84 | RULE 1303—CONTINUANCE OF ARBITRATION, NOTICE, FAILURE TO APPEAR
A hearing officer’s hearing may be continued only by motion filed under the cited local rules.
Scheduled hearing officer’s hearings may be continued by motion only, filed in accordance with Monroe Co.R.C.P. 208.2(c), 208.2(d) and 208.3(a).
Civil cases
Page 19 | 1920.51-1. Continuance of Hearing Officer’s Hearing in Divorce
Responding parties or their counsel must complete the form within three business days of receiving it, stating whether they concur and indicating availability on the proposed dates even if they do not concur.
Within three (3) business days of receiving the concurrence/non-concurrence form from the moving party, all responding parties, or if represented, their counsel, shall complete the form stating their concurrence or non-concurrence in the motion, and notwithstanding their non-concurrence, shall indicate their availability for hearing on the prospective continuance dates.
Civil cases
Page 19 | 1920.51-1. Continuance of Hearing Officer’s Hearing in Divorce
Responses are set out below with signatures of counsel or pro se respondent. No responses were provided. I further certify that the office of the Court Administrator has provided the following prospective dates for the rescheduled hearing officer’s hearing in divorce, all of which are dates on which I am available and movant is available:
Responses are set out below with signatures of counsel or pro se respondent. No responses were provided. I further certify that the office of the Court Administrator has provided the following prospective dates for the rescheduled hearing officer’s hearing in divorce, all of which are dates on which I am available and movant is available:
Civil cases
Page 21 | Certification of Concurrence, Non-Concurrence or No Reply
A respondent must state whether they concur with a motion for continuance and identify their available dates regardless of their position.
I understand that whether I concur or do not concur I am required to identify dates of availability:
Civil cases
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A change of counsel is not a basis for continuing a proceeding unless the Court specifically allows it.
Change of counsel will not be a basis for continuance of any proceeding unless specifically allowed by the Court.
Page 68 | RULE 1012 – APPEARANCE; WITHDRAWALS
Good cause is an exception to the deadline for filing a continuance motion.
Motions for continuance of hearing officer’s hearings shall be filed no later than one week before the scheduled pretrial conference with the master, except for good cause shown.
Civil cases
Page 20 | 1920.51-1. Continuance of Hearing Officer’s Hearing in Divorce
Chambers Communication Rules
Upon notice that a bench warrant has been executed or the subject surrendered, the Court Administrator must immediately notify the listed participants; if the issuing judge is unavailable, an available judge must be notified.
Upon receiving notice that a bench warrant has been executed or that the subject has surrendered, the Court Administrator shall immediately notify the issuing judge, the district attorney, any counsel of record and the public defender that the subject is in custody. In the event the issuing judge is unavailable, notice shall be given to a judge of this Court who is available.
Criminal cases
Page 7 | RULE 150 - BENCH WARRANTS
The agency receiving a voluntary surrender must immediately inform the Court Administrator, or notify the Administrator at the opening of the next business day if surrender occurs after business hours.
If the subject voluntarily surrenders, the Court Administrator must be immediately informed by the agency to which the subject has surrendered. In the event the subject of the warrant surrenders after the close of the business day, the agency shall notify the Court Administrator as required by this paragraph at the opening of the next business day.
Criminal cases
Page 7 | RULE 150 - BENCH WARRANTS
When a person subject to a bench warrant is lodged at the facility, the Warden or designee must notify the Court Administrator and Sheriff, with notice to the Court Administrator due at the opening of the next business day if lodging occurs after business hours.
When an individual is committed to the Monroe County Correctional Facility pursuant to a bench warrant, he/she shall be detained pending a bench warrant hearing. The Warden, or his designee, shall notify the Monroe County Court Administrator and Sheriff that the subject of the warrant is in custody. In the event, the subject of the warrant is lodged at the Monroe County Correctional Facility after the close of the business day; the warden shall notify the Court Administrator as required by this paragraph at the opening of the next business day.
Criminal cases
Page 7 | RULE 150 - BENCH WARRANTS
The guardian must notify the Clerk of Orphans’ Court of an address change for the guardian or incapacitated person within thirty days of the change.
The guardian shall notify the Clerk of Orphans’ Court of any change in address for the guardian and/or incapacitated person within thirty (30) days of the change.
Page 11 | RULE 14.8 – Guardianship Reporting, Monitoring, Review and Compliance
Ex parte communications with the Court are prohibited.
Ex parte communications with the Court are prohibited.
Page 7 | RULE 204 – COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE COURT
An attorney seeking replacement as an arbitrator must email the prescribed request form at least seven days before the hearing, unless the Court excuses the timing for good cause.
If any attorney wishes to be replaced as an arbitrator in any particular hearing, the attorney shall request replacement on the form that follows by email to Arbitrations@monroepacourts.us a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the scheduled arbitration hearing, except where excused by the Court for good cause shown.
Page 81 | RULE 1302—SELECTION, REPLACEMENT, AND COMPENSATION OF ARBITRATORS; 2. Replacement as an Arbitrator
When another hearing is necessary, the Chairperson must notify Court Administration using the following form and email it to the stated address.
When more than one hearing becomes necessary, the Chairperson shall notify Court Administration on the form that follows by emailing same to Arbitrations@monroepacourts.us.
Page 86 | RULE 1304—CONDUCT OF HEARING, GENERALLY
The Chairperson must email the completed form to Arbitrations@monroepacourts.us.
The Chairperson shall send the completed form by email to Arbitrations@monroepacourts.us no more than three business (3) days following the arbitration.
Page 86 | RULE 1304—CONDUCT OF HEARING, GENERALLY
When a default judgment is entered in a case scheduled for arbitration, the filing party must email Court Administration at the same time it files the judgment.
If a default judgement is entered on a case that is scheduled for arbitration, the filing party must notify Court Administration simultaneously with the filing of the default judgement by email to Arbitrations@monroepacourts.us.
Page 88 | RULE 1315—DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND SETTLEMENT
The timestamped Joint Motion must be emailed to Court Administration.
Thereafter, a copy of the timestamped Joint Motion must be emailed to Court Administration a minimum of three (3) business days prior to the arbitration.
Page 88 | RULE 1315—DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND SETTLEMENT
The timestamped copy of the default judgment must be emailed to Court Administration.
Thereafter, a timestamped copy of the default judgement must be emailed to Court Administration a minimum of three (3) business days prior to the arbitration.
Page 88 | RULE 1315—DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND SETTLEMENT
When parties settle a case scheduled for arbitration, they must notify Court Administration by email when they file the Joint Motion to Cancel the Arbitration.
If the parties to a case scheduled for arbitration reach a settlement, they must file a Joint Motion to Cancel the Arbitration and notify Court Administration simultaneously with the filing of the Joint Motion by email to Arbitrations@monroepacourts.us.
Page 88 | RULE 1315—DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND SETTLEMENT
The Court Administrator may give oral notice of this hearing, along with written notice, and shall maintain a record of that notice.
The Court Administrator may give oral notice of this hearing, along with written notice, and shall maintain a record of that notice.
Criminal cases
Page 7 | RULE 150 - BENCH WARRANTS
When a witness is instructed not to answer, counsel must make every effort to contact a judge by telephone promptly to present the issue.
Counsel shall make every effort to contact a judge by telephone to promptly present the issue raised by the instruction not to answer.
Page 98 | RULE 4007.1 – OBJECTIONS AT ORAL DEPOSITIONS
Before filing a continuance motion, the moving party or counsel must contact the Court Administrator to obtain prospective dates and list them on the concurrence/non-concurrence form.
Prior to filing a motion to continue a hearing officer’s hearing, the moving party or, if represented, their counsel shall contact the office of the Court Administrator to secure several prospective dates for the rescheduled hearing, and shall list those dates on the concurrence/non- concurrence required to be attached to the motion and which shall be substantially in the form set forth below.
Civil cases
Page 19 | 1920.51-1. Continuance of Hearing Officer’s Hearing in Divorce
If the Authorized Representative has concerns or needs additional authority, it may explain that in a letter to the Court filed with the Clerk.
If Authorized Representative has concerns or needs additional court authority to exercise its duties, Authorized Representative may state such in a letter to the Court and file it with the Clerk of Orphans’ Court.
Page 13 | Appendix – Guardianships – Form G-14.8(a)(6)
Written correspondence about substantive matters other than pleadings is discouraged, not prohibited.
Written correspondence on matters of substance, other than pleadings, is discouraged.
Page 7 | RULE 204 – COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE COURT