Court of Common Pleas of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Legal Papers Defined. The ”legal papers” which shall be filed electronically shall encompass all written motions, written answers and any notices or documents for which filing is required or permitted, including orders, exhibits and attachments, except for the following: 1. Applications for a search warrant; 2. Applications for an arrest warrant; 3. Grand jury materials, except the indicting grand jury indictment or the investigating grand jury presentment; 4. Submissions filed ex parte as authorized by law and 5. Submissions filed or authorized to be filed under seal.

Legal Papers Defined. The ”legal papers” which shall be filed electronically shall encompass all written motions, written answers and any notices or documents for which filing is required or permitted, including orders, exhibits and attachments, except for the following: 1. Applications for a search warrant; 2. Applications for an arrest warrant; 3. Grand jury materials, except the indicting grand jury indictment or the investigating grand jury presentment; 4. Submissions filed ex parte as authorized by law and 5. Submissions filed or authorized to be filed under seal.

Page 1 | Legal Papers Defined.

Attorneys and self-represented parties filing legal papers electronically must establish a PACFile account through the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal.

Attorneys or self-represented parties who file legal papers electronically must establish a PACFile account using the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal.

Page 1 | Rule N.C.R. 576.1. Electronic Filing of Legal Papers.

Parties shall electronically file documents using the PacFile electronic filing system developed by the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts.

Parties shall electronically file documents using the PacFile electronic filing system developed by the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts.

Page 1 | Rule N.C.R. 576.1. Electronic Filing of Legal Papers.

The District Court Administrator must email one copy to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

- (1) File one (1) copy to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts via email to adminrules@pacourts.us.

Criminal cases

Page 1 | ORDER

Another copy must be emailed to bulletin@palmb.us in Microsoft Word format only.

And another copy e-mailed in a Microsoft Word format only to bulletin@palmb.us.

Criminal cases

Page 1 | ORDER

Electronic filing of legal papers through PACFile is permitted in Northumberland County as of March 13, 2017.

A. Pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure 576.1, Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers electronic filing of legal papers through the PACFile electronic filing system is permissive in Northumberland County, the 8th Judicial District, as of March 13, 2017.

Page 1 | Rule N.C.R. 576.1. Electronic Filing of Legal Papers.

Attorneys and self-represented parties unable or unwilling to use electronic filing may file legal papers in physical paper format.

Attorney or self-represented parties who are unable or unwilling to participate in electronic filing of documents are permitted to file and serve the legal papers in a physical paper format.

Page 2 | Service of Legal Papers.

Children and Youth Services must file the placement-change writing with the Court within five days after the change.

Within five (5) days after the placement is changed pursuant to this subparagraph B, Children and Youth Services shall serve on all parties and file with the Court a writing which sets forth the placement change and the manner by which the parties consented to the placement change.

Page 5 | RULE 7 - CHANGES IN PLACEMENT

For a defendant incarcerated outside the county, the Transportation Order must be filed at least 14 business days before the hearing or trial, excluding the filing day, hearing day, and holidays.

All Transportation Orders must be filed with the Clerk of Courts and served upon the Sheriff of Northumberland County [three (3) certified copies] a minimum of fourteen (14) business days (not counting the day of filing, the day of the hearing, or holidays) prior to the scheduled date of hearing or trial when the defendant is incarcerated in an out of county facility.

Page 1 | RULE NCR-308. TRANSPORTATION OF PRISIONERS

The custodian must file the exhibits and index within five business days after the proceeding concludes.

The custodian shall file with the appropriate records office (Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts/Orphans Court) all submitted exhibits and index of exhibits within five (5) business days of the conclusion of the proceeding.

Page 2 | RULE NCV 5102 – CUSTODY OF EXHIBITS

The Local Rule must be compiled into the complete set of local rules no later than 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

(5) Thereafter, compile the Local Rule within the complete set of local rules no later than 30 days following the publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

Criminal cases

Page 1 | ORDER

No hearing may be scheduled during the 30-day period after service of the Complaint or petition, during which the parties must file their most recent federal tax return, six months of pay stubs, and a completed income and expense statement.

No hearing shall be scheduled within the thirty (30) day period following the service of the Complaint or petition, this being the time period within which the parties are required pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.31(a)(1), to file the most recent federal income tax return, pay stubs for the preceding six months, and a completed income and expense statement in the form required in an action for support.

Civil cases

Page 1 | RULE NCV-1920.31. ALIMONY, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, COUNSEL FEES AND OR COSTS

The required pre-trial statement must be filed at least 20 days before the scheduled hearing.

The pre-trial statement required by Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.33(b) shall be filed and served upon the other party at least twenty (20) days prior to the scheduled hearing.

Civil cases

Page 2 | RULE NCV-1920.33 EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION

A non-complying party must file the required information within 30 days after service of the rule.

If a party fails to comply with Pa.R.C.P. Rules 1920.31(a)(1) and 1920.33(a), on praecipe of any party who has complied therewith, a rule shall be entered upon a non-complying party to file the information required by said Rules within thirty (30) days of the service of the rule.

Civil cases

Page 3 | RULE NCV-1920.51, HEARING BY THE COURT, APPOINTMENT OF A MASTER

The moving party must file its Pre-Arbitration Memorandum at the same time it files its arbitration certificate of readiness.

(d) At the time the moving party files an arbitration certificate of readiness specified in subsection (b) above, the moving party shall also file a Pre-Arbitration Memorandum which sets forth: (1) a narrative statement of the facts which will be offered into evidence by that party; (2) a statement of legal theory upon which the cause of action or defense is predicated; (3) a complete list of witnesses to be called and the anticipated areas of each witness’s testimony; (4) a complete list of exhibits to be presented; (5) a statement setting forth an itemized list of the damages that a party intends to claim and prove; (6) a rough sketch illustrating the incident giving rise to the cause of action (where appropriate); and (7) a statement of any unusual or intricate legal issues or claims together with a citation of legal authorities relied upon.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Rules of Civil Procedure

An opposing party or counsel must submit the witness-and-time report to the Court Administrator within 10 days after notice of the arbitration hearing.

(c) Within 10 days of the notice of the arbitration hearing, any opposing party or opposing counsel shall submit a written report to the Court Administrator listing the names of their witnesses who will be used at the hearing and an estimate of the time required to present their case.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Rules of Civil Procedure

The non-moving party must file its Pre-Arbitration Memorandum within 20 days of receiving the moving party's memorandum.

The non-moving party shall file its Pre-Arbitration Memorandum within (20) days of receipt if the moving party’s Memorandum. The non-moving party’s Pre- Arbitration Memorandum shall contain the same seven topic as the moving party’s Memorandum.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Rules of Civil Procedure

Responses to motions must be filed within 20 days after service unless the court modifies the deadline.

Any responses to a motion shall be filed within twenty (20) days after service of the motion, unless the time for filing the response is modified by court order.

Civil cases

Page 1 | RULE NCV-208.3(b). RESPONSES TO MOTIONS

Submit the pre-trial memorandum to the Court at least five days before the scheduled pre-trial conference.

NOTE: The memorandum is to be submitted to the Court and to each party at least 5 (five) days prior to the time of the scheduled pre-trial conference.

Civil cases

Page 1 | RULE NCV-212.2. PRE-TRIAL MEMORANDUM FORM

The pre-trial memorandum must be submitted five days before the pre-trial conference.

Each party shall submit, five (5) days prior to the conference, two (2) copies of the pre-trial memorandum, which shall be substantially in the form set forth below.

Civil cases

Page 1 | RULE NCV-212. TRIAL SCHEDULING AND PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE

The Clerk of the Orphans' Court must clock in all pro se filings.

All pro se filings must be clocked in by the Clerk of the Orphans' Court.

Page 4 | RULE NOC-3.8 - PRO SE FILINGS

Noncompliant pro se filings must be noted and forwarded immediately to the Office of the Court Administrator.

Filings which are not in compliance with the law, rules of court or the appropriate fee schedule shall be duly noted and forwarded immediately to the Office of the Court Administrator.

Page 4 | RULE NOC-3.8 - PRO SE FILINGS

The accountant must file the required notice affidavit before confirmation.

D. An affidavit which sets forth the names and addresses of those who were given written notice and the method of service of the notice shall be filed by the accountant prior to confirmation.

Page 6 | RULE NOC-6.3 Cont'd

The auditor-appointment motion must be filed at the same time as the account when the fiduciary does not file a statement of proposed distribution.

B. When the fiduciary who files the account does not file a statement of proposed distribution, he or she shall request the appointment of an auditor. This request shall be by motion and shall be filed at the same time the account is filed.

Page 6 | RULE NOC-6.9 - STATEMENT OF PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION

The accountant must file proof of service and any Attorney General response before confirmation when notice to the Attorney General is required.

E. If notice is required to be given the Attorney General pursuant to Pa. O.C. Rule 5.5, proof of service of said notice and a copy of any response of the Attorney General shall be filed by the accountant prior to confirmation.

Page 6 | RULE NOC-6.3 Cont'd

Objections must be filed with the Clerk before the courthouse closes on the Friday preceding the account-confirmation date.

B. All objections must be filed with the Clerk prior to the close of business of the Northumberland County Courthouse on the Friday before the date fixed for confirmation of the account.

Page 6 | RULE NOC-6.10 - OBJECTIONS TO ACCOUNTS OR STATEMENTS OF PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION

An objection to appointing an auditor must be made by motion within ten days after notice that the appointment motion was filed.

Any person who objects to the appointment of an auditor shall file a motion within ten (10) days of notice of the filing of the motion requesting the appointment of an auditor, setting forth therein the reasons for the objection.

Page 7 | RULE NOC-6.10 Cont'd

The accountant or any other party in interest may address a motion to the Court requesting the appointment of an auditor to resolve issues raised by any objections. Any such notice shall be filed within ten (10) days after notice of the filing of the objections.

The accountant or any other party in interest may address a motion to the Court requesting the appointment of an auditor to resolve issues raised by any objections. Any such notice shall be filed within ten (10) days after notice of the filing of the objections.

Page 7 | RULE NOC-6.10 Cont'd

If proper notice has been given and no objections filed, accounts and proposed distributions filed by the tenth are confirmed on the fourth Monday of the following month, or the next day if that Monday is a holiday.

All accounts and statements of proposed distribution which are filed by the tenth (10th) day of the month, provided that proper notice has been given and no objections filed, shall be confirmed by the Court on the fourth (4th) Monday of the following month, unless that day is a holiday, in which event confirmation shall be made the next day.

Page 7 | RULE NOC-6.11 - CONFIRMATION OF ACCOUNTS

Unless another rule provides otherwise, exceptions must be filed within ten days after the relevant order, decree, adjudication, or other matter is filed; the Court may extend the period for cause shown.

Except as otherwise provided in these rules, all exceptions shall be filed within ten (10) days of the date of the filing of the order, decree, adjudication or other matter, unless said period is extended by the Court for cause shown.

Page 8 | RULE NOC-7.3 - EXCEPTIONS - NOTICE AND TIME

The fiduciary report must be filed at the same time as the account and statement of proposed distribution.

A report filed pursuant to Pa. O.C. Rule 13.3 shall be in the form of an affidavit and shall be filed at the same time that the account and statement of proposed distribution are filed.

Page 13 | RULE NOC-13.3 - REPORT BY FIDUCIARY

The petitioner must provide the proposed findings to the Court no later than the hearing.

Petitioner shall provide to the Court, at or before hearing, proposed findings of fact in a form suitable for adoption by the Court at hearing. Such findings shall include, inter alia, in separately numbered statements, at least the facts petitioner intends to establish which are required in order for the Court to grant the relief requested.

Page 15 | RULE NOC-14.4 - INCAPACITATED PERSONS AND THEIR ESTATES

The legal-representation status report must be filed at least seven days before the petition hearing.

At least seven (7) days prior to the date established for hearing on the petition, petitioner shall file in duplicate a status report on legal representation in substantially the form prescribed by Rule NOC-14.7 each of which should have attached, under the proper caption, the appropriate order in substantially the form prescribed by Rule NOC-14.8.

Page 15 | RULE NOC-14.4 - INCAPACITATED PERSONS AND THEIR ESTATES

The guardian of the estate must file the first periodic report within one year of appointment and annually thereafter, unless the Court directs more frequent filing.

Within one (1) year of the date of appointment and annually thereafter, or with such great frequency as the Court may direct, every guardian of the estate of an incapacitated person shall file a periodic report of the guardian of the estate in substantially the form prescribed by Rule NOC-14.10.

Page 15 | RULE NOC-14.4 - INCAPACITATED PERSONS AND THEIR ESTATES

The guardian of the person must file the first periodic report within one year of appointment and annually thereafter, unless the Court directs more frequent filing.

Within one (1) year of the date of appointment and annually thereafter, or with such great frequency as the Court may direct, every guardian of the person of an incapacitated person shall file a periodic report of the guardian of the person in substantially the form prescribed by Rule NOC-14.9.

Page 15 | RULE NOC-14.4 - INCAPACITATED PERSONS AND THEIR ESTATES

If no exceptions are filed within 10 days after notice of the adjudication filing, the Clerk enters the decree nisi as the final decree upon praecipe.

If no exceptions are filed within ten (10) days after notice of the filing of the adjudication, the decree nisi shall be entered by the Clerk, upon praecipe, as the final decree.

Page 29 | RULE NOC-15.1 - TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, EXCEPTIONS

Any party may file exceptions within 10 days after notice of the adjudication filing.

Within ten (10) days after notice of the filing of the adjudication, exceptions to said adjudication may be filed by any party and shall be in the form set forth in Pa. R.C.P. 227.1 dealing with post-trial relief.

Page 29 | RULE NOC-15.1 - TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, EXCEPTIONS

When an adoption investigation is necessary, the investigating agency must conclude it and file its report no later than 90 days after the notice of intention to adopt is filed.

If an investigation of the adoption petition is necessary, the Court shall order the investigating agency to conclude its investigation and file its report not later than ninety (90) days after the filing of the notice of intention to adopt.

Page 30 | RULE NOC-15.5 - REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION

Objections to the account or proposed distribution must be filed with the Clerk by the Friday before the Court confirms them.

If you object to any portion of the account or statement of proposed distribution you must file objections with the Clerk of Orphans' Court by _____ (the Friday before the account and statement of proposed distribution will be confirmed by the Court).

Page 31 | RULE NOC-17.2 Cont'd

After reviewing the petition and any report and determining whether ex parte relief is warranted, the court will schedule a hearing within 10 days of the ex parte order.

The Court will review the Petition and Report and determine if ex parte relief is warranted, and schedule a hearing to be held within 10 days of the ex parte order.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Rule 1915.13.1 Petition for Special Relief. Ex Parte Hearing and Temporary Order.

The Custody Conference Officer or court may conduct an immediate ex parte proceeding after filing, and any such proceeding must be held within two business days after the petition is presented to the court.

Upon filing the petition for special relief, the Custody Conference Officer or the court may conduct an immediate ex parte proceeding, which shall be held within two (2) business days of the presentation of the petition to the court;

Civil cases

Page 2 | Rule 1915.13.1 Petition for Special Relief. Ex Parte Hearing and Temporary Order.

A request to recuse an appointed arbitrator must be submitted within seven days of the arbitrator’s appointment.

Any request for recusal of an appointed Board member shall be submitted to the Office of the Court Administrator within seven days of the appointment of the arbitrator setting forth specifically the reason the Board member should not act as an arbitrator.

Civil cases

Page 1 | RULE NCV-1302 LIST OF ARBITRATORS and APPOINTMENT OF BOARD

The requesting party must serve copies of the transcript request on opposing counsel or, if the opposing party is unrepresented, on that party.

The requesting party shall serve copies of the request upon opposing counsel or party, if party is unrepresented.

Page 1 | RULE NCV-4009. COURT REPORTING AND TRANSCRIPTS OF TESTIMONY

A certificate of service must be filed with the Prothonotary of the Juvenile Section before or on the hearing date.

D. A certificate of service shall be filed with the Prothonotary of the Juvenile Section prior to or on the hearing date.

Page 2 | RULE 2 - SERVICE

Except for the service method specified for children in paragraph B, dependency petitions must be served on the parties in conformity with Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 412.

A. Except as provided in paragraph B of this rule, dependency petitions shall be served upon the parties in conformity with the service requirements of Rule 412 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.

Page 2 | RULE 2 - SERVICE

Children and Youth Services must give all parties and attorneys of record notice of each hearing unless a court order assigns that responsibility to someone else.

A. Notice of the time, date and place of any hearings shall be given to all parties and attorneys of record by Children and Youth Services unless a court order places this responsibility on another party.

Page 2 | RULE 1 - NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS

Service is complete if the party or counsel appears at a dependency hearing without objecting to jurisdiction, the stated service evidence or compliance is shown, or the Court finds other evidence satisfactory upon written petition.

E. Service is complete upon a party when: - (1) a party or his or her counsel is present at any hearing involving the dependency proceedings and does not object to jurisdiction of the Court; or - (2) the certificate of service filed with the Court shows that the party was personally served by a competent adult, includes a return of the registered mail receipt personally signed by the party, shows compliance with paragraphs A & B of this rule, or shows compliance with a special order obtained by petition; - (3) upon written petition, this Court finds other evidence satisfactory to the Court.

Page 2 | RULE 2 - SERVICE

B. Service of the dependency petition upon the children for whom a dependency finding is sought shall be made by personal service upon or by first class mail addressed to both the attorney and the party.

B. Service of the dependency petition upon the children for whom a dependency finding is sought shall be made by personal service upon or by first class mail addressed to both the attorney and the party.

Page 2 | RULE 2 - SERVICE

A party serving a legal paper must file a certificate of service with the Juvenile Section Prothonotary before or on the hearing date.

Any party serving such legal paper shall file with the Prothonotary of the Juvenile Section a certificate of service prior to or on the hearing date.

Page 3 | Rule 2(G)

Notice must be given to each party's counsel or, if the party is unrepresented, sent to the party's last known mailing address.

Notice shall be given to counsel for each party. If a party is not represented by counsel, notice shall be given to that party at his/her last known mailing address.

Page 3 | Rule 4(D)

Motions and petitions must be mailed by first-class mail or otherwise delivered to all parties at least five days before the hearing, except for shelter care hearings.

All motions or petitions shall be mailed by first class mail or otherwise delivered to all parties no later than five (5) days prior to the date of hearing with the exception of the shelter care hearing.

Page 3 | Rule 4(C)

The moving party must serve every party with a copy of the order entered by the Court.

The moving party shall serve upon all parties a copy of the order entered by the Court.

Page 3 | Rule 4(F)

When a party has court-provided Special Counsel, the party must also receive a copy by leaving it for them or mailing it to their last known address.

Where a party is represented by a court-provided Special Counsel, the party shall also be served by leaving a copy of the legal paper for or by mailing a copy to that party at his or her last known address.

Page 3 | Rule 2(G)

Petitions, motions, and other legal papers, except dependency petitions, must be served under Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 440.

Any petition, motion, or other legal paper, other than the dependency petition, shall be served pursuant to Rule 440 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.

Page 3 | Rule 2(G)

A copy of the court order must be served on every party who is not present.

A copy of the order of court shall be served upon all parties not present;

Page 4 | Rule 4(G)(5)

For a contested dependency proceeding, send reports to counsel or the parties only, not to the Court.

Any report to be presented as to a contested dependency proceeding shall be sent to counsel or the parties only, and not to the Court.

Page 5 | RULE 6 - EXPERT REPORTS/REPORTS TO THE COURT

This rule shall not prevent Children and Youth Services from returning a child to a parent or guardian without a court hearing unless the attorney for the child, who shall receive notice of the proposed return, requests a court hearing prior to the child's return.

This rule shall not prevent Children and Youth Services from returning a child to a parent or guardian without a court hearing unless the attorney for the child, who shall receive notice of the proposed return, requests a court hearing prior to the child's return.

Page 5 | RULE 7 - CHANGES IN PLACEMENT

Within five days after a placement change made with all parties' agreement, Children and Youth Services must serve and file a writing describing the change and how the parties consented.

Within five (5) days after the placement is changed pursuant to this subparagraph B, Children and Youth Services shall serve on all parties and file with the Court a writing which sets forth the placement change and the manner by which the parties consented to the placement change.

Page 5 | RULE 7 - CHANGES IN PLACEMENT

Written notice of discontinuance must be provided to the Court and to each attorney who has appeared for another party.

No action shall be discontinued without written notice to the Court and to any attorney who has appeared for any other party in the proceeding.

Civil cases

Page 1 | RULE NCV-229. DISCONTINUANCES

For an out-of-county incarcerated defendant, serve the Sheriff with three certified copies of the Transportation Order at least 14 business days before the hearing or trial.

All Transportation Orders must be filed with the Clerk of Courts and served upon the Sheriff of Northumberland County [three (3) certified copies] a minimum of fourteen (14) business days (not counting the day of filing, the day of the hearing, or holidays) prior to the scheduled date of hearing or trial when the defendant is incarcerated in an out of county facility.

Page 1 | RULE NCR-308. TRANSPORTATION OF PRISIONERS

For a defendant incarcerated in a facility within the county, no Transportation Order is necessary, but the Sheriff must receive at least three business days’ notice.

If the defendant is incarcerated in a facility located in the county, a Transportation Order is not necessary but a minimum of three (3) business days’ notice to the Sheriff is required.

Page 1 | RULE NCR-308. TRANSPORTATION OF PRISIONERS

Service of legal papers on any attorney or party who has not established an account as provided in subsection (C) of this rule shall be made in accordance with Pa.R.Crim.P. 576. Specifically, the following offices must be served in accordance with Rule 576: Sheriff, Probation Services, Court Reporter, and Court Administration. This applies to the service of court orders and notices.

Service of legal papers on any attorney or party who has not established an account as provided in subsection (C) of this rule shall be made in accordance with Pa.R.Crim.P. 576. Specifically, the following offices must be served in accordance with Rule 576: Sheriff, Probation Services, Court Reporter, and Court Administration. This applies to the service of court orders and notices.

Page 2 | Service of Legal Papers.

The requesting party must serve copies of the transcript request on opposing counsel or, if unrepresented, the opposing party.

The requesting party shall serve copies of the request upon opposing counsel or party, if party is unrepresented.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Rule NCV 227.3 Court Reporting and Transcripts of Testimony

A petitioner must notify all other parties of the intent to request a rule to show cause and file a certificate of service of that notice.

(1) A petitioner seeking the issuance of a rule to show cause shall follow Pa.R.C.P. 206.5 (discretionary issuance), including the requirement of notice to all other parties of the intention to request the court to issue the rule, by filing a certificate of service of such notice.

Civil cases

Page 1 | RULE NCV-206.4(c). ISSUANCE OF A RULE TO SHOW CAUSE (DISCRETIONARY ISSUANCE)

The pre-trial statement must be served on the other party at least 20 days before the scheduled hearing.

The pre-trial statement required by Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.33(b) shall be filed and served upon the other party at least twenty (20) days prior to the scheduled hearing.

Civil cases

Page 2 | RULE NCV-1920.33 EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION

A copy of the motion and proposed order must be served on opposing counsel or an unrepresented opposing party at least 10 days before the motion is filed.

The Motion for Appointment of Master shall be accompanied by a proposed Order Appointing Master setting forth the issues to be referred by the Court to the Master, and shall contain a certification that a copy of said Motion and the Proposed Order were served at least ten (10) days prior to the filing of said Motion upon opposing counsel, or the opposing party, if unrepresented.

Civil cases

Page 3 | RULE NCV-1920.51, HEARING BY THE COURT, APPOINTMENT OF A MASTER

The Prothonotary must promptly serve the certificate on the Court Administrator, and the certificate must use the Prothonotary’s form and contain the requirements that follow in the document.

The Prothonotary shall promptly serve the certificate upon the Court Administrator. The certificate shall be on forms provided by the Prothonotary and shall contain the following:

Civil cases

Page 2 | RULE 1303 HEARING, NOTICE AND CONTINUANCES

The Court Administrator must designate the hearing place, time, and date and give the arbitrators, parties, or their attorneys written notice at least 30 days beforehand.

The Court Administrator shall designate the place, time, and specific date for hearings, and give at least 30 days written notice thereof to the arbitrators, the parties, or their attorneys of record.

Civil cases

Page 2 | RULE 1303 HEARING, NOTICE AND CONTINUANCES

The Prothonotary must promptly serve the Continuance Form on the Court Administrator.

The Prothonotary shall promptly serve the Continuance Form upon the Court Administrator.

Civil cases

Page 4 | Rules of Civil Procedure

Continuance requests should be submitted to the Prothonotary at least twenty (20) days before such hearing and after written notice of such application has been provided to the opposing counsel.

Continuance requests should be submitted to the Prothonotary at least twenty (20) days before such hearing and after written notice of such application has been provided to the opposing counsel.

Civil cases

Page 4 | Rules of Civil Procedure

Submit the pre-trial memorandum to each party at least five days before the scheduled pre-trial conference.

NOTE: The memorandum is to be submitted to the Court and to each party at least 5 (five) days prior to the time of the scheduled pre-trial conference.

Civil cases

Page 1 | RULE NCV-212.2. PRE-TRIAL MEMORANDUM FORM

The party placing an action on the trial list must immediately notify all other parties; a party who was not notified may request that the action be stricken from the trial list.

The party placing the action on the trial list shall immediately notify all other parties. Failure to give such notice shall be grounds for striking the action from the trial list at the request of any party who was not given notice.

Civil cases

Page 1 | RULE NCV-212. TRIAL SCHEDULING AND PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE

The Clerk of the Orphans' Court must forward a copy of each document filed by an individual to that individual's attorney of record, if any.

The Clerk of the Orphans' Court shall forward a copy of all documents filed by individuals, themselves, to their attorney of record, if any.

Page 4 | RULE NOC-3.8 - PRO SE FILINGS

Immediately after the account and proposed-distribution statement are filed, the Clerk must publish notice in the county legal journal and one newspaper of general circulation for two successive weeks immediately before confirmation.

B. Immediately upon the filing of the account and statement of proposed distribution, the Clerk shall give notice of the filing by publication in the Northumberland County Legal Journal and in one (1) newspaper of general circulation within the county, one (1) week, for two (2) successive weeks immediately prior to the date of confirmation.

Page 5 | RULE NOC-6.3 - NOTICE OF FILING AN ACCOUNT AND STATEMENT OF PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION

The accountant must give the required written notice of the account filing, and—unless an audit was requested—the proposed-distribution statement filing, no more than ten days after the account is filed.

A. Written notice of the filing of an account and, unless an audit has been requested, of the filing of a statement of proposed distribution shall be given by the accountant no more than ten (10) days after the date of filing of the account to all those required to be given notice by Pa. O.C. Rule 6.3.

Page 5 | RULE NOC-6.3 - NOTICE OF FILING AN ACCOUNT AND STATEMENT OF PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION

Notice of filing a proposed-distribution statement or an auditor-appointment request must be given as prescribed by Rule NOC-6.3.

C. Notice of the filing of the statement of proposed distribution or the request for appointment of an auditor shall be given as prescribed by Rule NOC-6.3.

Page 6 | RULE NOC-6.9 - STATEMENT OF PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION

When notice to the Attorney General is required under Pa. O.C. Rule 5.5, the accountant must file proof of service and any Attorney General response before confirmation.

E. If notice is required to be given the Attorney General pursuant to Pa. O.C. Rule 5.5, proof of service of said notice and a copy of any response of the Attorney General shall be filed by the accountant prior to confirmation.

Page 6 | RULE NOC-6.3 Cont'd

A party ordering a transcript must pay 75% of its estimated total cost by check payable to the County of Northumberland and deliver the check to the District Court Administrator.

A party ordering a transcript shall make a payment in the amount of 75% of the estimated total cost of the transcript. All checks are to be made payable to “County of Northumberland”, and delivered to the Office of the District Court Administrator.

Page 1 | RULE NCV-4009. COURT REPORTING AND TRANSCRIPTS OF TESTIMONY

If multiple parties request the transcript or are required by general rule to file it, the cost must be divided equally among them.

When more than one party requests the transcript, or are required by general rule to file the transcript, the cost shall be divided equally among the parties.

Page 2 | RULE NCV-4009. COURT REPORTING AND TRANSCRIPTS OF TESTIMONY

Applicable filing fees must be paid electronically through 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 electronically 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 established by a published fee schedule.

Page 1 | Rule N.C.R. 576.1. Electronic Filing of Legal Papers.

A $50 fee must be delivered to the Domestic Relations Office when submitting the specified filing for a claim for alimony pendente lite.

Where a claim for alimony pendente lite has been made, a conformed copy of the Complaint, other appropriate pleading, or petition, together with a fee for the Domestic Relations Office in the amount of Fifty Dollars $50.00, shall be delivered to to the Domestic Relations Office.

Civil cases

Page 1 | RULE NCV-1920.31. ALIMONY, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, COUNSEL FEES AND OR COSTS

The plaintiff must pay the Prothonotary a $125 administrative fee upon filing the complaint, in addition to other fees.

Upon the filing of the Complaint, the plaintiff shall pay to the Prothonotary, in addition to any other fees, an administrative fee in the amount of $125.00.

Civil cases

Page 3 | RULE NCV-1920.51A FILING FEE: COMPENSATION OF MASTER

An additional $150 administrative fee must be paid to the Prothonotary when a Motion for Appointment of a Master is filed.

Upon the filing of a Motion for Appointment of a Master, an additional administrative fee of $150.00 shall be paid to the Prothonotary.

Civil cases

Page 3 | RULE NCV-1920.51A FILING FEE: COMPENSATION OF MASTER

The continuance application must be filed with the Prothonotary, and the continuance fee must be paid when it is filed.

The Application for Continuance must be filed with the Prothonotary and the Continuance Fee must be paid upon filing.

Civil cases

Page 4 | Rules of Civil Procedure

An appellant must pay the Prothonotary arbitrator compensation at the daily rate established by the President Judge.

In filing an appeal, the appellant shall make payment to the Prothonotary for compensation of the arbitrators. The compensation assessed by the Prothonotary of Northumberland County shall be the arbitration daily compensation rate established by the President Judge.

Civil cases

Page 5 | Rules of Civil Procedure

A $50 administrative court-use fee, in addition to assessed filing fees, must be paid to the Prothonotary when filing a custody modification or contempt petition.

In addition to the filing fees assessed, an administrative fee for the use of the court of $50.00 shall be paid to the Prothonotary at the time of filing a petition for modification of a custody order or a petition for contempt of a custody order.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Rule NCV-1915.3 (b) Subsequent actions (Petitions for Modification or Contempt)

When filing an appeal, the appellant must pay the Prothonotary the arbitration compensation amount assessed for the proceeding.

In filing an appeal, the appellant shall make payment to the Prothonotary for compensation of the arbitrators. The compensation assessed by the Prothonotary of Northumberland County shall be the arbitration compensation amount paid for that proceeding.

Civil cases

Page 4 | RULE NCV-1308 APPEAL COMPENSATION.

Pro se filings must comply with the appropriate fee schedule; filings that do not comply must be noted and immediately forwarded to the Court Administrator.

Filings which are not in compliance with the law, rules of court or the appropriate fee schedule shall be duly noted and forwarded immediately to the Office of the Court Administrator.

Page 2 | RULE NCR-300 - PRO SE FILINGS

A non-refundable $25 administrative fee must be paid when the bail bond is executed or before the case is returned to Common Pleas Court; when the defendant is released on bail, it must be transmitted to the Clerk of Court with the District Justice proceedings transcript.

B. In all court cases, a non-refundable administrative fee of Twenty-Five ($25.00) Dollars shall be paid to the issuing authority or Clerk of Court at the time the bail bond is executed or prior to the case being returned to the Common Pleas Court by the issuing authority. In all court cases, where the defendant has been released on bail, the Twenty-Five ($25.00) Dollar administrative fee shall be transmitted to the Clerk of Court with the transcript of proceedings before the District Justice. The administrative fee shall be considered as earned at the time the bail undertaking is executed.

Page 6 | RULE NCR-4006 - BAIL

In all cases where there has been a nonappearance before a District Justice and a bail bond has been executed, the bail bond and the Twenty-Five ($25.00) Dollar administrative fee shall be immediately transmitted to the Clerk of Court along with a written statement of the details concerning the defendant's nonappearance and an order declaring the forfeiture of bail.

In all cases where there has been a nonappearance before a District Justice and a bail bond has been executed, the bail bond and the Twenty-Five ($25.00) Dollar administrative fee shall be immediately transmitted to the Clerk of Court along with a written statement of the details concerning the defendant's nonappearance and an order declaring the forfeiture of bail.

Page 7 | RULE NCR-4006 Cont'd

A $50 administrative court fee must be paid to the Prothonotary when filing a custody modification or contempt petition, in addition to filing fees.

In addition to the filing fees assessed, an administrative fee for the use of the court of $50.00 shall be paid to the Prothonotary at the time of filing a petition for modification of a custody order or a petition for contempt of a custody order.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Rule NCV-1915.3 (b) Subsequent actions (Petitions for Modification or Contempt)

When the Commonwealth or a subdivision is liable for an electronic-format transcript, an ordinary transcript costs $2.00 per page.

(a) For an ordinary transcript, $2.00 per page

Page 1 | RULE NCV-4009. COURT REPORTING AND TRANSCRIPTS OF TESTIMONY

For a requesting party other than the Commonwealth or its subdivisions, a same day transcript in an electric format costs $4.50 per page.

Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. No. 4008, the costs payable by a requesting party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript in an electric format shall be as follows: (c) For a same day transcript, $4.50 per page;

Page 1 | RULE NCV-4009. COURT REPORTING AND TRANSCRIPTS OF TESTIMONY

When the Commonwealth or a subdivision is liable for an electronic-format transcript, copies cost $0.50 per page.

(e) For copies, $.50 per page

Page 1 | RULE NCV-4009. COURT REPORTING AND TRANSCRIPTS OF TESTIMONY

When the Commonwealth or a subdivision is liable for an electronic-format transcript, an expedited transcript costs $2.25 per page.

(b) For an expedited transcript, $2.25 per page

Page 1 | RULE NCV-4009. COURT REPORTING AND TRANSCRIPTS OF TESTIMONY

For a requesting party other than the Commonwealth or its subdivisions, transcript copies in an electric format cost $0.75 per page.

Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. No. 4008, the costs payable by a requesting party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript in an electric format shall be as follows: (e) For copies .75 per page

Page 1 | RULE NCV-4009. COURT REPORTING AND TRANSCRIPTS OF TESTIMONY

For a requesting party other than the Commonwealth or its subdivisions, an expedited transcript in an electric format costs $3.50 per page.

Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. No. 4008, the costs payable by a requesting party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript in an electric format shall be as follows: (b) For an expedited transcript, $3.50 per page;

Page 1 | RULE NCV-4009. COURT REPORTING AND TRANSCRIPTS OF TESTIMONY

When the Commonwealth or one of its subdivisions is liable for an electronic-format transcript, the court reporter is paid $2.00 per page for the original transcript.

Where the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof is liable for the cost of a transcript in an electronic format, the court reported shall be paid $2.00 per page for the original transcript.

Page 1 | RULE NCV-4009. COURT REPORTING AND TRANSCRIPTS OF TESTIMONY

When the Commonwealth or a subdivision is liable for an electronic-format transcript, same day delivery costs $5.50 per page.

(d) For same day delivery, $5.50 per page

Page 1 | RULE NCV-4009. COURT REPORTING AND TRANSCRIPTS OF TESTIMONY

When the Commonwealth or a subdivision is liable for an electronic-format transcript, a daily transcript costs $3.50 per page.

(c) For a daily transcript, $3.50 per page

Page 1 | RULE NCV-4009. COURT REPORTING AND TRANSCRIPTS OF TESTIMONY

For a requesting party other than the Commonwealth or its subdivisions, same day transcript delivery in an electric format costs $6.50 per page.

Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. No. 4008, the costs payable by a requesting party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript in an electric format shall be as follows: (d) For same day delivery, $6.50 per page;

Page 1 | RULE NCV-4009. COURT REPORTING AND TRANSCRIPTS OF TESTIMONY

For a requesting party other than the Commonwealth or its subdivisions, an ordinary transcript in an electric format costs $2.50 per page.

Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. No. 4008, the costs payable by a requesting party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript in an electric format shall be as follows: (a) For an ordinary transcript, $2.50 per page;

Page 1 | RULE NCV-4009. COURT REPORTING AND TRANSCRIPTS OF TESTIMONY

The listed fees are maximum costs that may be charged to litigants or the public.

The fees set forth herein are the maximum costs that may be charged to litigants or the public.

Page 2 | RULE NCV-4009. COURT REPORTING AND TRANSCRIPTS OF TESTIMONY

The trial judge may impose a reasonable transcript surcharge in cases such as medical malpractice or other unusually complex litigation.

The trial judge may impose a reasonable surcharge in cases such as medical malpractice or other unusually complex litigation.

Page 2 | RULE NCV-4009. COURT REPORTING AND TRANSCRIPTS OF TESTIMONY

No party may be assessed costs for a transcript prepared at the Court’s initiation.

Costs shall not be assessed against any party for transcripts prepared at the initiation of the Court.

Page 2 | RULE NCV-4009. COURT REPORTING AND TRANSCRIPTS OF TESTIMONY

A party claiming a transcript-cost waiver under Pa.R.J.A. No. 4008(B) must make a written request for review by the District Court Administrator.

Transcript cost subject to waiver under P.a.R.J.A. No. 4008(B) shall be reviewed by the District Court Administrator upon written request by the party making the claim for such waiver.

Page 2 | RULE NCV-4009. COURT REPORTING AND TRANSCRIPTS OF TESTIMONY

The fees specified in the rule are the maximum costs that may be charged to litigants or the public.

The fees set forth herein are the maximum costs that may be charged to litigants or the public.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Rule NCV 227.3 Court Reporting and Transcripts of Testimony

The trial judge may impose a reasonable transcript surcharge in medical-malpractice cases or other unusually complex litigation.

The trial judge may impose a reasonable surcharge in cases such as medical malpractice or other unusually complex litigation.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Rule NCV 227.3 Court Reporting and Transcripts of Testimony

A party ordering a transcript must pay half the estimated cost, with checks payable to the County of Northumberland and delivered to the District Court Administrator's Office.

A party ordering a transcript shall make partial payment of one-half of the estimated cost. All checks are to be made payable to "County of Northumberland", and delivered to the Office of the District Court Administrator.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Rule NCV 227.3 Court Reporting and Transcripts of Testimony

An expedited electronic transcript costs a requesting party other than the Commonwealth or its subdivisions $3.50 per page.

Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. No. 4008, the costs payable by a requesting party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript in an electronic format shall be as follows: - (2) For an expedited transcript, $3.50 per page;

Civil cases

Page 2 | Rule NCV 227.3 Court Reporting and Transcripts of Testimony

A daily electronic transcript costs a requesting party other than the Commonwealth or its subdivisions $4.50 per page.

Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. No. 4008, the costs payable by a requesting party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript in an electronic format shall be as follows: - (3) For a daily transcript, $4.50 per page;

Civil cases

Page 2 | Rule NCV 227.3 Court Reporting and Transcripts of Testimony

An electronic transcript for same-day delivery costs a requesting party other than the Commonwealth or its subdivisions $6.50 per page.

Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. No. 4008, the costs payable by a requesting party, other than the Commonwealth or a subdivision thereof, for a transcript in an electronic format shall be as follows: - (4) For same day delivery, $6.50 per page.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Rule NCV 227.3 Court Reporting and Transcripts of Testimony

Pleadings and other papers filed with the court are subject to required redaction.

RULE NCV – 001 REQUIRED REDACTION OF PLEADINGS AND OTHER PAPERS FILED WITH THE COURT

Page 1 | RULE NCV – 001 REQUIRED REDACTION OF PLEADINGS AND OTHER PAPERS FILED WITH THE COURT

Confidential exhibits must be accompanied by a Confidential Document Form so the record office can seal them.

6. Any exhibit containing confidential information or equivalent to any of the categories enumerated in Pa. Access Policy §8.0 shall include a Confidential Document Form so that the document can be properly sealed by the record office.

Page 3 | RULE NCV 5102 – CUSTODY OF EXHIBITS

Any party or non-party filing a document or attachments in the Prothonotary’s Office must redact the listed identifying information, subject to applicable law or court rules and court orders; specified birth-year and account-number digits may remain.

Unless required by an applicable law or rule of court, or unless ordered by the court, any party or non-party filing a document in the Prothonotary’s Office must redact identifying information appearing in the filing, including any attachments thereto, as follows: (a) An individual’s social security number or business entity taxpayer identification number; (b) An individual’s date of birth must be redacted, provided that the filing may include the year of an individual’s birth; (c) With respect to any financial account number, including but not limited to any bank account, investment account, or credit card account, the account number must be redacted, as well as any PIN, password or other number used to secure such account, provided that the filing may include the last four digits of the account number; (d) Driver’s license number, medical records, individual financial information and proprietary or trade secret information.

Civil cases

Page 1 | RULE NCV-205.2(c) REQUIRED REDACTION OF PLEADINGS AND OTHER PAPERS FILED WITH THE COURT

A person filing a document containing confidential information as defined by the Policy must file both a redacted and an unredacted version in all filing offices.

Pursuant to Section 7, subsection C of the Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania: Case Records of the Appellate and Trial Courts, persons who file documents that contain confidential information as defined by the Policy shall file in all filing offices two versions of any document, a Redacted Version and an Unredacted Version.

Page 1 | RULE NCV-001 REQUIRED REDACTION OF PLEADINGS AND OTHER PAPERS FILED WITH THE COURT

A party may submit multiple digital exhibits together on one USB flash drive.

If one party has multiple digital exhibits, they may be submitted together on one USB flash drive.

Page 3 | RULE NCV 5102 – CUSTODY OF EXHIBITS

For a specially scheduled hearing or one allotted more than an hour, a continuance motion must be presented at least five days before the hearing with the specified notice; if circumstances prevent full compliance, the attorney must notify the parties promptly and present it as soon as practicable, and a continuance of a specially scheduled hearing requires exigent circumstances.

if the hearing has been specially scheduled by a judge (or if more than one (1) hour has been set aside for the hearing), then the motion must be presented to the appropriate judge no later than five (5) days prior to the hearing date, with notice to be given in accordance with paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 of Rule 4(G). If the circumstances do not permit full compliance with this time-table, the attorney shall promptly give notice to the parties and present the motion as soon as practicable. Motions seeking a continuance of a specially scheduled hearing will be granted only upon a showing of exigent circumstances.

Page 4 | Rule 4(G)(6)

For an uncontested continuance motion, the moving party must present it to the appropriate judge.

if the motion is uncontested, the moving party shall present the motion to the appropriate judge.

Page 4 | Rule 4(G)(5)

For a contested continuance motion, the moving party must present the written Form A motion to the appropriate judge on a date agreed upon by the parties; reasonable oral notice of the presentation is sufficient.

if the motion is contested, the moving party shall present the written motion of FORM A to the appropriate judge on a date agreed upon by the parties. Reasonable oral notice of the presentation is sufficient;

Page 4 | Rule 4(G)(4)

A motion for continuance states the original hearing date and reasons for rescheduling, and avers that the parties received oral notice and indicates their responses.

AND NOW, comes _____ who, in support of the within Motion, avers that a hearing for the above-named respondent(s) was set for the _____ day of _____, 19____, and requests that it should be rescheduled for the following reasons: _____ _____ I aver that oral notice of the presentation of this Motion has been given to the parties listed below and that their response thereto is as indicated: Attorney (or the party if unrepresented): _____ ( ) consents ( ) will not consent _____ ( ) consents ( ) will not consent _____ ( ) consents ( ) will not consent

A continuance requested within 20 days of the hearing requires approval of the President Judge or designee and exigent circumstances; in emergency or late-continuance situations, the Court may assess specified actual expenses or added arbitration fees.

Continuances within 20 days of an arbitration hearing shall not be granted without approval of the President Judge or his designees and only upon exigent circumstances. In the event of an emergency continuance, the Court may assess actual expenses against the moving party or counsel which may have been incurred by the Court or the opposing party. The actual costs which may include added arbitration fees, actual work loss, travel expenses, expert fees, etc., shall be certified to the Court by the party incurring such fees for appropriate consideration. Added arbitration fees may likewise be assessed where a late continuance results in the need for additional payment to a Board of Arbitration.

Civil cases

Page 4 | Rules of Civil Procedure

(e) Arbitrators may not grant continuances.

(e) Arbitrators may not grant continuances.

Civil cases

Page 4 | Rules of Civil Procedure

Continuance requests should be submitted to the Prothonotary at least twenty (20) days before such hearing and after written notice of such application has been provided to the opposing counsel. The application shall indicate the number of continuances previously requested and whether or not the continuance is opposed.

Continuance requests should be submitted to the Prothonotary at least twenty (20) days before such hearing and after written notice of such application has been provided to the opposing counsel. The application shall indicate the number of continuances previously requested and whether or not the continuance is opposed.

Civil cases

Page 4 | Rules of Civil Procedure

A continuance application must be submitted on the prescribed form to the Court Administrator at least 20 days before the hearing, after written notice to opposing counsel, and must state the number of prior continuance requests and whether the request is opposed.

(a) Arbitrators may not grant continuances. Applications for continuances of any scheduled arbitration hearing shall be on the Application for Continuance Form available from the Court Administrator’s Office. The Application for Continuance shall be submitted to the Court Administrator at least twenty (20) days before such hearing and after written notice of such application has been provided to the opposing counsel. The application shall indicate the number of continuances previously requested and whether or not the continuance is opposed.

Civil cases

Page 3 | RULE NCV-1304.1 CONTINUANCES

(d) Continuances within 20 days of an arbitration hearing shall not be granted without approval of the President Judge or his designee and only upon exigent circumstances. In the event of an emergency continuance, the Court may assess actual expenses against the moving party or counsel which may have been incurred by the opposing party. The actual costs, which may include added arbitration fees, actual work loss, travel expenses, expert fees, etc., shall be certified to the Court by the party incurring such fees for appropriate consideration. Added arbitration fees may likewise be assessed where a late continuance results in the need for additional payment to a Board of Arbitration.

(d) Continuances within 20 days of an arbitration hearing shall not be granted without approval of the President Judge or his designee and only upon exigent circumstances. In the event of an emergency continuance, the Court may assess actual expenses against the moving party or counsel which may have been incurred by the opposing party. The actual costs, which may include added arbitration fees, actual work loss, travel expenses, expert fees, etc., shall be certified to the Court by the party incurring such fees for appropriate consideration. Added arbitration fees may likewise be assessed where a late continuance results in the need for additional payment to a Board of Arbitration.

Civil cases

Page 3 | RULE NCV-1304.1 CONTINUANCES

A continuance application must be filed in writing at least seven days before the hearing unless good cause supports noncompliance.

Applications for continuance shall be filed in writing with the Court a minimum of seven (7) days before the scheduled hearing, unless good cause is shown for noncompliance with the above time limit.

Page 3 | RULE NCR-301 - CONTINUANCES

A continuance application must be submitted in writing no later than seven days before the scheduled hearing, unless good cause is shown for missing that deadline.

A. Applications for continuance shall be submitted in writing no later than seven (7) days before the scheduled date of the hearing, unless good cause is shown for noncompliance with the above time limit.

Page 10 | RULE NCR-10,001 - APPLICATION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PETITIONS, MOTIONS, ETC.

Every continuance request must state how many times the matter was previously continued.

C. All requests for continuances must include the number of times the matter has been previously continued.

Page 10 | RULE NCR-10,001 - APPLICATION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PETITIONS, MOTIONS, ETC.

A fourth or later continuance request must be in writing and made in open court.

A fourth (4) or subsequent continuance request, in addition to being in writing, must be made in open court.

Page 10 | RULE NCR-10,001 - APPLICATION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PETITIONS, MOTIONS, ETC.

A request to extend a brief deadline must be submitted in writing through the Court Administrator and approved by the judge handling the case.

Requests for waiver of briefs or extension of brief deadline shall be submitted in writing through the Court Administrator and shall be approved by the judge handling the case.

Page 11 | RULE NCR-10,002 Cont'd

A continuance may be granted on written motion for cause or by attorney agreement with Court approval; unless the Court specifies otherwise, the matter is scheduled for the next argument date.

Upon written motion, continuance of the argument may be granted for cause shown or upon agreement of the attorneys with approval of the Court. The matter shall be scheduled on the next argument date unless otherwise specified by the Court.

Civil cases

Page 1 | RULE NCV-211. ORAL ARGUEMENT

The parties or counsel may waive the ten-day hearing requirement, and any party may request that the hearing be scheduled later.

The parties or their counsel may waive the requirement that a hearing on the dependency petition occur within ten (10) days of the filing of the dependency petition. Also, the Court will consider the request of any party to schedule the hearing beyond this ten (10) day period.

Page 3 | Rule 3(C)

Oral notice of a continuance motion is sufficient, except when the special requirements in subparagraph 6 apply.

oral notice of a motion for continuance is sufficient, except as provided in subparagraph 6;

Page 4 | Rule 4(G)(2)

After a case has been continued twice following assignment of an arbitration board, the Court Administrator must refer the continuance request to the President Judge or designee for decision.

Whenever any case has been continued twice after assignment of a board of arbitration, the case shall be certified by the Court Administrator to the President Judge or his designee, to rule upon the request for continuance.

Civil cases

Page 4 | Rules of Civil Procedure

If a continuance is allowed after the pre-trial conference, the case will be rescheduled for trial, and another conference will occur only if counsel requests it or the Court directs it.

Where a continuance is allowed after pre-trial conference, the case will be rescheduled for trial. A subsequent conference will be held only upon request of counsel or direction by the Court.

Civil cases

Page 2 | RULE NCV-212. TRIAL SCHEDULING AND PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE

The Court may extend the deadline for filing exceptions when cause is shown.

Except as otherwise provided in these rules, all exceptions shall be filed within ten (10) days of the date of the filing of the order, decree, adjudication or other matter, unless said period is extended by the Court for cause shown.

Page 8 | RULE NOC-7.3 - EXCEPTIONS - NOTICE AND TIME

After a case has been continued twice following assignment to an arbitration board, the Court Administrator must certify it to the President Judge or designee to rule on a continuance request; the judge may order a conference or other appropriate order.

(c) Whenever any case has been continued twice after assignment of a board of arbitration, the case shall be certified by the Court Administrator to the President Judge or his designee, to rule upon the request for continuance. In the interest of expediting disposition of the case the judge may order a conference or enter an appropriate order including but not limited to an order for non pros or an order directing the board to proceed with hearing whether or not the defendant appears and defends.

Civil cases

Page 3 | RULE NCV-1304.1 CONTINUANCES

An attorney may be excused from the Criminal Trial List call if a continuance request on the Court Administrator's specified form has been submitted and approved by the Court.

A continuance request on a form specified by the Court Administrator has been submitted and approved by the Court;

Page 4 | RULE NCR-309 - CALL OF THE CRIMINAL TRIAL LIST

A hearing or trial continued on two or fewer prior occasions may be continued a third time by written motion alone.

B. A hearing or trial which has been continued on two (2) previous occasions or less may be continued a third time by written motion alone.

Page 10 | RULE NCR-10,001 - APPLICATION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PETITIONS, MOTIONS, ETC.

After a brief deadline is missed, the Court may grant a continuance on motion of the non-defaulting party.

The Court may also, in its discretion, treat the matter as submitted by the defaulting party and proceed ex parte, grant a continuance upon motion of the non-defaulting party, or impose such other sanctions as the Court may deem appropriate.

Page 11 | RULE NCR-10,002 Cont'd

A continuance of a case on the list may be granted on written motion for cause shown or by agreement of the attorneys with Court approval.

Upon written motion, continuance of the case on the list may be granted for cause shown or upon agreement of the attorneys with approval of the Court.

Page 12 | RULE NCR-10,003 Cont'd

Counsel or an unrepresented party may consent orally to a motion for continuance.

counsel, or an unrepresented party, may orally consent to such a motion;

Page 4 | Rule 4(G)(3)

A recusal request must be submitted to the Office of the Court Administrator within seven days of appointment and specifically state its reason; the Administrator then contacts the Board member, who advises whether they will withdraw, and any unwithdrawn request is transmitted to the Court.

Any request for recusal of an appointed Board member shall be submitted to the Office of the Court Administrator within seven days of the appointment of the arbitrator setting forth specifically the reason the Board member should not act an arbitrator. The Court Administrator shall immediately contact that member of the Board with regard to the request for recusal, and the Board members shall advise the Court Administrator as to whether or not voluntary withdrawal as an arbitrator will take place. In the event that the arbitrator does not voluntarily withdraw, the request for recusal shall be transmitted to the Court for appropriate action.

Civil cases

Page 2 | RULE 1302 LIST OF ARBITRATORS, APPOINTMENT OF BOARD, OATH

An attorney filing papers that need prompt court attention must forward them immediately to the Court Administrator.

Any such papers needing prompt court attention shall be forwarded immediately to the Court Administrator by the attorney filing such papers.

Page 10 | RULE NCR-10,000 - BUSINESS OF COURTS

Requests to waive briefs or extend a brief deadline must be submitted in writing through the Court Administrator and approved by the judge handling the case.

Requests for waiver of briefs or extension of brief deadline shall be submitted in writing through the Court Administrator and shall be approved by the judge handling the case.

Page 11 | RULE NCR-10,002 Cont'd

A request for a “BRIEF ONLY” listing must be made in writing with the Court Administrator.

Requests for a "BRIEF ONLY" listing shall be made in writing with the Court Administrator.

Page 12 | RULE NCR-10,003 Cont'd

If found ineligible for the listed special counsel services, you may contact the Court Administrator by phone.

SHOULD YOU BE FOUND TO BE INELIGIBLE FOR THEIR SERVICES, YOU MAY CONTACT: COURT ADMINISTRATOR COURTHOUSE SUNBURY, PA 17801 (717) 988-4167

Page 9 | IMPORTANT NOTICE

The notice directs individuals who cannot afford a lawyer and believe they qualify for appointment to contact the Court Administrator.

IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD A LAWYER, THE COURT MAY APPOINT ONE ON YOUR BEHALF. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU QUALIFY, CONTACT THE FOLLOWING OFFICE: COURT ADMINISTRATOR NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE SUNBURY, PENNSYLVANIA 17801 TELEPHONE (717) 988-4167

Page 4 | RULE NOC-3.8 - PRO SE FILINGS

People who believe they qualify for appointed counsel are instructed to contact the Court Administrator at the stated telephone number.

IF YOU BELIEVE YOU QUALIFY, CONTACT THE FOLLOWING OFFICE: COURT ADMINISTRATOR NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE SUNBURY, PENNSYLVANIA 17801 TELEPHONE (717) 988-4167

Page 3 | RULE NCR-300 Cont'd