Court of Common Pleas of Pike County, Pennsylvania
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
Document Format Requirements13 rules
Filed papers must be written in ink, clearly legible, printed or typewritten no smaller than typewriting, and use at least typewriting double spacing except for quotations.
Formatting
- •Lines must be no closer than typewriting double spacing, except for quotations
Court's wording
No paper shall be filed in any the office of the Prothonotary or Clerk of Courts or Clerk of the Orphans 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;
All exhibits, papers and other documents attached to original pleadings shall be securely affixed at the top.
All pleading, legal papers, affidavits, or other documents shall be printed in double space on single sided white paper size 8 1/2 X 11 inches and secured by an appropriate metal fastener. The use of a gummed or taped substance is not permitted. All exhibits attached shall be tabbed and labeled.
- Line spacing
- Double
- Paper size
- Letter
Formatting
- •Documents must be secured by an appropriate metal fastener
- •Gummed or taped substances are not permitted
All motions shall be written
- Motion
Formatting
- •Motions must be written
All plea agreements are to be in writing, on Pike County guilty plea colloquy forms.
The Clerk must convert eligible paper-format legal papers to PDF, which is treated as the original; the Clerk and Court need not retain a physical copy of electronically filed papers.
- File type
Exception
Those filings excluded in subsection (B) of this rule
Court's wording
E. The Office of the Clerk of Courts shall convert legal papers in paper format to an electronic PDF version, except for those filings excluded in subsection (B) of this rule. Once converted to PDF, the PDF version shall be deemed to be the original legal paper and shall be used as such for all purposes. Neither the Clerk of Courts nor the Court is required to maintain a physical hard copy of any legal paper filed electronically.
A copy of media or video presented at a proceeding must be submitted on a portable USB flash drive.
Court's wording
Any media or videos presented at a Court Proceeding shall be retained by the proponent. The proponent shall submit a copy of the media or video on a portable Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive and it shall be entered into the record.
The proponent must photograph each non-documentary exhibit in color and present it in a letter-sized document.
- Paper size
- Letter
Formatting
- •The photograph must be in color
Court's wording
The non-documentary exhibit must be photographed in color by the Proponent and presented in a letter-sized form (8 1/2 by 11 inches) document for inclusion in the record prior to the end of the proceeding.
The weapon, contraband hazardous material or dangerous items exhibit must be photographed in color by the Proponent and presented in a letter-sized form (8 1/2 by 11 inches) document for inclusion in the record prior to the end of the proceeding.
- Paper size
- Letter
Formatting
- •Photograph the exhibit in color
proponent shall cause the exhibit to be transformed into a portable document file (“pdf”) and placed onto a Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive and it shall be entered into the record.
- File type
- Exhibit
The Clerk of Courts must convert eligible paper legal papers to PDF, which becomes the original, and the Clerk and Court need not retain a hard copy of electronically filed papers.
- File type
- Legal papers
Exception
Those filings excluded in subsection (B) of this rule
Court's wording
G. The Office of the Clerk of Courts shall convert legal papers in paper format to an electronic PDF version, except for those filings excluded in subsection (B) of this rule. Once converted to PDF, the PDF version shall be deemed to be the original legal paper and shall be used as such for all purposes. Neither the Clerk of Courts nor the Court is required to maintain a physical hard copy of any legal paper filed electronically.
(4) Electronic transcripts are not presently available
Formatting
- •Electronic transcripts are not presently available
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 Requirements55 rules
A proposed order shall accompany all motions or other requests for relief requiring action from a Judge.
- Document
- Motion or request for relief
Must include
- •Proposed order
All papers filed shall be endorsed with the name, address, telephone number, original signature and I.D. number of the attorney filing it or the name, address, original signature and telephone number of the party if there is no attorney.
Filed papers must include a caption identifying the court and division, case number, parties, proceeding title, and paper name.
- Document
- Filed paper
- Placement
- Caption
Must include
- •Case number
Court's wording
No paper shall be filed in any the office of the Prothonotary or Clerk of Courts or Clerk of the Orphans 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; contains the caption of the proceeding, including the name and division of the Court, identifying case number, the names of the parties, the title of the proceeding, and the name of the paper.
If the filing of an Answer resolves the need for an Argument, the moving party shall, prior to the Argument date, file a Praecipe to Withdraw Argument.
If no Answer is filed on or before that date set for Answer, the moving party may file a Motion to Make the Rule Absolute. Said Motion shall contain a Certificate of Service certifying the manner and date of service.
- Document
- Motion to make rule absolute
Must include
- •Certificate of service
A proposed Order shall be attached to the Rule making it Returnable for Answer in twenty (20) days.
- Document
- Rule to show cause
Must include
- •Proposed order
All motions shall include a brief statement of applicable authority under which the motion is filed.
All uncontested motions shall include a certification, signed by counsel that the moving party served a copy of said motion and proposed order on all parties and that the motion is uncontested.
Opposing parties shall file a Response and supporting brief to the motion within twenty (20) days of service of the motion upon them.
An objected-to protective-order or motion-to-compel-discovery filing must certify the required conferral and identify parties who have not concurred.
Court's wording
A party who files a Motion for Protective Order under Rule 4112 or a Motion to Compel Discovery under Rule 4011 or 4016, that has been objected to by the opposing party, shall certify in that motion, that counsel has conferred or attempted to confer with all interested parties in order to resolve the dispute. The moving party shall identify the parties who have not concurred in the motion.
Each motion's caption must include the specified court, case, proceeding, party, and moving-counsel information.
- Document
- Motion
- Placement
- Caption
Court's wording
All motions shall be written, shall contain a caption setting forth the name of the Court, the number of the action, nature of the proceeding, names of the parties, the name and telephone numbers of the moving counsel, and the name of the party making the action.
An original and one copy shall be filed with the Prothonotary
A proposed Order shall be attached to all motions.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
All motions shall state whether a hearing or argument is requested, and the estimated length of time needed for the hearing or argument.
A Statement of Intention to Proceed must use the specified form, including a caption, certification, date, and attorney signature line.
- Document
- Statement of intention to proceed
Must include
- •Caption
Court's wording
The Statement of Intention to Proceed shall be in the following form: (Caption) Statement of Intention to Proceed To the Court: It is hereby certified that, _____________________ intends to proceed with the above captioned matter. Date:___________ ________________________ Attorney for:
The Court will consider decision on the briefs if all counsel consent to waive oral argument in writing and submit such request to the Court Administrator the Thursday prior to Argument Day.
In the event the parties reach an agreement, the Mediator shall, within fourteen (14) days, prepare a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU), pursuant to the provisions of Pa.R.C.P. §1940(b).
Whenever a Divorce Complaint containing a count for custody, a Custody Complaint or a Petition for Modification is filed, it shall contain a Cover Sheet, essentially in the attached format.
The parties must attend a mediation orientation after the specified custody pleadings are filed, except when the stated domestic-violence or child-abuse condition applies, as determined by the Cover Sheet answers.
Court's wording
Upon the filing of a Divorce Complaint containing a count for custody, a Custody Complaint, or a Petition for Modification of Custody, the parties shall be Ordered to attend an orientation session relative to resolving the dispute through a mediation process, pursuant to the provisions of Pa.R.C.P. §1940.3 and 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 3901(b). No orientation session shall take place if a party or a child of either party is or has been the subject of domestic violence or child abuse either during the pendency of the action or within twenty-four (24) months preceding the filing of the action, pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. §1940.3(b), which shall be determined by the domestic violence answers on the Cover Sheet.
Exceptions must be in writing and filed with the Prothonotary within 20 days of the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Court's wording
Exceptions to the Hearing Officer’s Report and Recommendation, and proposed Order, shall be in writing, and shall be filed with the Prothonotary, within twenty (20) days of the date of the Hearing Officer’s Report.
In the event no agreement is reached at the mediation, the Court shall appoint a Hearing Officer to conduct a hearing, which shall be recorded.
A formal Settlement Agreement must be signed by each party and submitted to the Mediator within 14 days of the final mediation session.
Court's wording
In the event the parties, and/or their attorneys, desire to prepare a more formal Settlement Agreement, it must be submitted to the Mediator, signed by each of the parties, within fourteen (14) days of the final mediation session with the parties, and/or their attorney.
A Status Conference/Pre-Trial Memo, in the attached format, shall be submitted by each party to the Trial Judge, and opposing counsel, at least five (5) days prior to a scheduled status conference. The Status Conference Memo shall be for the exclusive use of the Trial Judge, and shall not be made part of the record.
Please check off all of the following that apply to your case and answer all questions completely.
(To be attached to pleading - Fill out COMPLETELY including docket number!)
Include
- •Case number
However, no person shall be detained under this rule without the completion and submission of a completed criminal Complaint and Affidavit of Probable Cause which shall be delivered to the Pike County Correctional Facility at the time of detention for use by the Magisterial District Justice.
The detaining agency must provide the complaint and probable-cause affidavit, plus available criminal-record and bail-recommendation materials, to the facility and justice using the stated delivery methods.
Court's wording
The arresting agency detaining the Defendant shall provide to the Pike County Correctional Facility and the Magisterial District Justice the original and copies of the Criminal Complaint with Probable Cause Affidavit attached, and when available, a copy of the Defendant’s criminal record and any recommendation regarding bail for the Defendant, by depositing the same at the Pike County Correctional Facility and faxing copies to the Magisterial District Court Office.
A search warrant application must receive approval from an Attorney for the Commonwealth before filing.
Court's wording
The District Attorney having filed a certification, Search Warrants in all circumstance shall not hereafter be issued by any judicial officer unless the search warrant application has the approval of an Attorney for the Commonwealth, prior to filing.
3. The arraignment procedure may be waived, making it unnecessary for you to appear as scheduled above, BUT ONLY IF YOU ARE REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL AND BOTH YOU AND COUNSEL HAVE SIGNED A FORMAL WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT, and have properly filed that waiver with the Court.
Waiver of Arraignment shall be in accordance with the following form:
Other available pretrial motions must be stated in one document titled “Omnibus Pre-Trial Motion.”
Court's wording
- (3) Various other pre-trial motions available to me which must be stated in a single document titled "Omnibus Pre-Trial Motion" to be filed and served within thirty (30) days following the date of my arraignment pursuant to Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure No. 578 and 579.
The plea forms must be initialed and signed where appropriate, and counsel’s signature certifies counsel’s review and explanation and the client’s understanding and acceptance of any plea agreement.
Court's wording
Such forms shall be initialed and signed where appropriate and counsel’s signature thereon shall constitute a certification by the attorney that he has read, discussed and explained the plea form with the client, and that to the best of his knowledge, information and belief, his client understands the guilty plea colloquy and accepts the terms of the plea agreement if any.
When counseling a defendant about a guilty or nolo contendere plea, counsel must review the Pike County guilty plea colloquy form with the defendant and explain its contents.
Court's wording
During the course of counseling a defendant relative to any plea of guilty or nolo contendere in the Court of Common Pleas, counsel shall review with the defendant a Pike County guilty plea colloquy form available from the Office of the District Attorney, and shall explain to the defendant the contents of that form.
Guilty plea colloquy forms shall be filed in open Court at the time of entry of any plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
The colloquy forms are to be signed by the defendant, defense counsel, and the attorney representing the Commonwealth.
If no pre-sentence report is ordered in any of the listed circumstances, the sentencing judge must place the reasons on the record.
Court's wording
The sentencing judge shall place on the record the reasons for dispensing with the pre-sentence investigation report if the judge fails to order a pre- sentence report in any of the following instances: a. When incarceration for one year or more is a possible disposition under the applicable sentencing statutes; b. When the defendant is less than 21 years old at the time of conviction or entry of a plea of guilty; or c. When a defendant is a first offender in that he or she has not heretofore been sentenced as an adult.
The pre-sentence investigation report shall include information regarding the circumstances of the offense and the character of the defendant sufficient to assist the judge in determining sentence.
The pre-sentence investigation report shall also include a victim impact statement as provided by law.
A. All requests for transcripts shall be set forth on a standardized form provided by the Pike County Court Administrator. The form shall be found at court.pikepa.org
Self-Represented litigants claiming economic hardship, who have not been previously granted in forma pauperis status, must attach to their transcript request form, a fully and complete In Forma pauperis Petition.
The Stenographer/Transcriptionist must maintain the exhibit index using the form provided at the end of the Rules.
- Document
- Exhibit index
Must include
- •Exhibit list
Court's wording
During all court proceedings, the court Stenographer/Transcriptionist shall maintain the index of exhibits. The court Stenographer/Transcriptionist shall utilize the index of exhibits form denoted at the end of these Rules.
The Stenographer/Transcriptionist must provide the Records Office a numbered exhibit list identifying each proponent, the exhibit's admitted or rejected status, and a textual description or identification.
- Document
- Exhibit index
Must include
- •Exhibit list
Court's wording
Together with the exhibits from the Court Proceeding, the Court Stenographer/Transcriptionist shall provide a numbered list of exhibits to the Prothonotary, Clerk of the Criminal Court or Clerk of the Orphans' Court not later than five business days after the Court proceeding. For each exhibit, the Stenographer/Transcriptionist shall identify the Proponent, whether the exhibit was admitted or rejected from evidence, and a textual description or identification of the exhibit.
For an exhibit containing covered confidential information or documents, the proponent must provide the completed applicable form to the Stenographer/Transcriptionist when the evidence is introduced.
Court's wording
In all court proceedings, the proponent shall include a properly completed 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 Stenographer/Transcriptionist maintaining the Index of Exhibits at the time evidence is introduced.
The original exhibit index must be filed with the exhibits, and the Stenographer/Transcriptionist must retain a copy.
Court's wording
The original index of exhibits shall be filed with the appropriate Records Office simultaneously with the exhibits from the Court Proceeding. The Stenographer/Transcriptionist shall retain a copy of the index.
The proponent must submit a copy of proceeding media or video for entry into the record.
Court's wording
Any media or videos presented at a Court Proceeding shall be retained by the proponent. The proponent shall submit a copy of the media or video on a portable Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive and it shall be entered into the record.
The photographic copy must be included in the record before the proceeding ends, marked as an exhibit, and identified in the exhibit index.
Court's wording
The non-documentary exhibit must be photographed in color by the Proponent and presented in a letter-sized form (8 1/2 by 11 inches) document for inclusion in the record prior to the end of the proceeding. The photograph shall be marked as an exhibit and identified in the exhibits index.
In advance of any court proceeding, the proponent shall prepare a physical, photographic copy of all non-documentary exhibits pursuant to Pa. R.J.A. 5103(b).
The exhibits index shall include a numbered list of exhibits, and for each exhibit shall identify the Proponent, whether the exhibit was admitted or rejected from evidence, and a textual description or identification of the exhibit.
- Document
- Exhibit index
Must include
- •Exhibit list
The photograph shall be marked as an exhibit and identified in the exhibits index.
In advance of any court proceeding, the proponent shall prepare a physical, photographic copy of any weapon, contraband hazardous material or dangerous items exhibits pursuant to Pa. R.J.A. 5103(b).
In the event the parties, and/or their attorneys, agree that the MOU can be submitted to the Court, the Mediator will do so and an Order approving the MOU will be entered.
If no Settlement Agreement is submitted within 14 days and neither party or attorney objects to the MOU, the Mediator submits the MOU to the Court with a recommendation for approval.
Court's wording
If a Settlement Agreement is not submitted within fourteen (14) days as aforesaid, and neither of the parties, and/or their attorneys, have objected to the terms of the MOU, said MOU will be submitted by the Mediator to the Court, with a recommendation that it be approved and made an Order of the Court.
For pleas to a summary offense, the plea form need only consist of the disposition page, and need only state the offenses to which the defendant is pleading and any terms of a plea agreement.
YOU MAY ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY!
2. If you have an attorney, contact him/her immediately. If you do not have an attorney it would be to your advantage to retain one without further delay. You have a right to be represented by a lawyer. If you believe you cannot afford a lawyer, then you should immediately make application to the Office of the Public Defender.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Original documents may not be faxed or accepted as original filings unless the Court Administrator’s Office specifically permits it.
No original documents shall be faxed to the office of the Prothonotary or Clerk of Courts or Clerk of the Orphans Court. Facsimiles will not be accepted as original filings, absent specific permission of the Court Administrator’s Office.
Page 2 | Local Rule 205.2(a)—Filing Pleadings and Other Legal Papers with the Prothonotary
Motions for summary judgment must be filed in the Pike County Prothonotary’s Office.
All Motions for Summary Judgment shall be filed in the Pike County Prothonotary’s Office.
Page 13 | Local Rule 1035.2 (a) --- Motion for Summary Judgment
Attorneys and self-represented individuals who electronically file legal papers must establish a PACFile account through the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal.
Attorneys or self-represented individuals who file legal papers electronically must establish a PACFile account using the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal.
Page 34 | Local Rule 576.1 - Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers
Any party who declines to participate in the PACFile electronic filing system, or 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 (‘hard-copy’) 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.
Any party who declines to participate in the PACFile electronic filing system, or 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 (‘hard-copy’) 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.
Page 34 | Local Rule 576.1 - Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers
B. Legal Papers Defined. The ''legal papers'' which may be filed electronically includes all written motions, written answers and any notices or documents for which filing is required or permitted, including orders, exhibits and attachments, except the following: 1. Applications for a search warrant; 2. Applications for an arrest warrant; 3. Submissions filed by ex parte as authorized by law; and, 4. Exhibits offered into evidence, whether or not admitted, in a court proceeding.
B. Legal Papers Defined. The ''legal papers'' which may be filed electronically includes all written motions, written answers and any notices or documents for which filing is required or permitted, including orders, exhibits and attachments, except the following: 1. Applications for a search warrant; 2. Applications for an arrest warrant; 3. Submissions filed by ex parte as authorized by law; and, 4. Exhibits offered into evidence, whether or not admitted, in a court proceeding.
Page 41 | Juvenile Local Rules, Local Rule 205
The listed legal papers may be filed electronically, except authorized ex parte submissions and exhibits offered into evidence.
B. Legal Papers Defined. The ''legal papers'' which may be filed electronically includes all written motions, written answers and any notices or documents for which filing is required or permitted, including orders, exhibits and attachments, except the following: 1. Submissions filed by ex parte as authorized by law; and, 2. Exhibits offered into evidence, whether or not admitted, in a court proceeding.
Page 42 | Juvenile Local Rules, Local Rule 1205
Filing eligible legal papers electronically through PACFile is permitted, but not mandatory, subject to the listed exclusions.
A. The 60th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas of Pike County and the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) have agreed upon an implementation plan for PACFile in Pike County for certain criminal filings. In accordance with Pa.R.Crim.P. 576.1 and this rule, legal papers may be filed electronically using the PACFile electronic filing system developed by the AOPC. Electronic filing is permissive and not mandatory. B. Legal Papers Defined. The ''legal papers'' which may be filed electronically includes all written motions, written answers and any notices or documents for which filing is required or permitted, including orders, exhibits and attachments, except the following: 1. Applications for a search warrant; 2. Applications for an arrest warrant; 3. Submissions filed or authorized to be filed under seal; 4. Grand jury materials, except the indicting grand jury indictment or the investigating grand jury presentment; 5. Submissions filed by ex parte as authorized by law; and, 6. Exhibits offered into evidence, whether or not admitted, in a court proceeding.
Page 34 | Local Rule 576.1 - Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers
Electronic filing of legal papers through PACFile is permitted, but not required, for the stated delinquency filings.
A. The 60th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas of Pike County and the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) have agreed upon an implementation plan for PACFile in Pike County for certain delinquency filings. In accordance with Pa.R.J.C.P. 205 and this rule, legal papers may be filed electronically using the PACFile electronic filing system developed by the AOPC. Electronic filing is permissive and not mandatory.
Page 41 | Juvenile Local Rules, Local Rule 205
A party unable or unwilling to use PACFile may file legal papers in paper format with the Clerk of Courts.
Any party who is unable or declines to participate in PACFile may file legal papers in a physical paper format with the Clerk of Courts
Page 41 | Juvenile Local Rules, Local Rule 205
Electronic filing of legal papers through PACFile is permitted, but not required, for the stated dependency filings.
A. The 60th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas of Pike County and the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) have agreed upon an implementation plan for PACFile in Pike County for certain dependency filings. In accordance with Pa.R.J.C.P. 1205 and this rule, legal papers may be filed electronically using the PACFile electronic filing system developed by the AOPC. Electronic filing is permissive and not mandatory.
Page 42 | Juvenile Local Rules, Local Rule 1205
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Filed documents must be endorsed with the filing day and exact time, which is conclusive evidence absent fraud, accident, or mistake.
All documents filed in the office of the Prothonotary or Clerk of Courts or Clerk of the Orphans Court shall be endorsed with the day and exact time of filing, which endorsement, in the absence of fraud, accident, or mistake shall be conclusive evidence of such date and time of filing.
Page 2 | Local Rule 205.2(a)—Filing Pleadings and Other Legal Papers with the Prothonotary
The Praecipe to Withdraw Argument must be filed before the argument date if an answer resolves the need for argument.
If the filing of an Answer resolves the need for an Argument, the moving party shall, prior to the Argument date, file a Praecipe to Withdraw Argument.
Page 3 | Local Rule 206.4 (c)--- Rule to Show Cause
The proposed order must set the Rule to Show Cause for an answer in 20 days.
A proposed Order shall be attached to the Rule making it Returnable for Answer in twenty (20) days.
Page 3 | Local Rule 206.4 (c)--- Rule to Show Cause
Opposing parties must file a response and supporting brief within 20 days after service of the motion.
Opposing parties shall file a Response and supporting brief to the motion within twenty (20) days of service of the motion upon them.
Page 6 | Local Rule 208.2 (e) --- Discovery :Certification
Parties who receive a proposed-termination notice may file a Statement of Intention to Proceed with the Prothonotary within 60 days after the notice is filed.
Parties receiving notice of the proposed termination of their case, as described in paragraph A may file a Statement of Intention to Proceed. The Statement of Intention to Proceed shall be filed with the Prothonotary within sixty (60) days from the date the Notice of Proposed Termination is filed. A copy of the Statement of Intention to Proceed shall be served upon the Court Administrator and the opposing party, or counsel, if represented.
Page 9 | Local Rule 230.2—Termination of Inactive Cases
If no Statement of Intention to Proceed is filed within 60 days of the proposed-termination notice, the Prothonotary must enter an order terminating the matter with prejudice for failure to prosecute.
If no Statement of Intention to Proceed is filed within sixty (60) days of the Notice of Proposed Termination, the Prothonotary shall enter an order as of course, terminating the matter with prejudice for failure to prosecute.
Page 9 | Local Rule 230.2—Termination of Inactive Cases
The written request to waive oral argument must be submitted to the Court Administrator by the Thursday before Argument Day.
The Court will consider decision on the briefs if all counsel consent to waive oral argument in writing and submit such request to the Court Administrator the Thursday prior to Argument Day.
Page 13 | Local Rule 1035.2 (a) --- Motion for Summary Judgment
The moving party must file its brief at the same time as the motion.
The moving party shall file a brief simultaneous to the Motion.
Page 13 | Local Rule 1035.2 (a) --- Motion for Summary Judgment
The response brief must be filed 30 days after the moving party’s brief is filed.
The response brief must be filed thirty (30) days thereafter.
Page 13 | Local Rule 1035.2 (a) --- Motion for Summary Judgment
Exceptions must be filed within 20 days of the date of the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Exceptions to the Hearing Officer’s Report and Recommendation, and proposed Order, shall be in writing, and shall be filed with the Prothonotary, within twenty (20) days of the date of the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Page 16 | Local Rule 1915 --- Custody, Partial Custody and Visitation, G
The Hearing Officer must file a Report and Recommendation and proposed Order within 15 days after trial concludes, unless the Court extends the deadline for good cause shown.
The Hearing Officer shall file a Report and Recommendation and proposed Order with fifteen (15) days upon which the trial is concluded, unless extended by Court Order, for good cause shown.
Page 16 | Local Rule 1915 --- Custody, Partial Custody and Visitation, F
Arraignment must take place no later than 10 days after the indictment or information is filed, subject to postponement by the Court for cause shown.
c. Arraignment shall take place no later than ten (10) days after indictment or information has been filed unless otherwise postponed by the Court for cause shown.
Page 30 | Local Rule 571 – Arraignment Procedures
A represented defendant may waive arraignment by delivering the original waiver to the Court Administrators Office at least 48 hours beforehand; the Court considers it at the scheduled arraignment, and compliance excuses the defendant and counsel from appearing.
A defendant who is represented by counsel may waive arraignment. When a defendant represented by counsel waives arraignment prior to the scheduled formal arraignment, the original waiver must be delivered to the Court Administrators Office at least 48 hours prior to the arraignment date. The waiver will be presented to the Court at the scheduled time for arraignment for Court approval before the waiver is formally entered in the docket. Compliance with these time periods shall excuse Defendant and counsel from appearance at the scheduled arraignment.
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When arraignment is waived, the filing periods for the bill-of-particulars request, discovery motion, and omnibus pretrial motion run from the date the Court approves the waiver.
The time periods for filing the request for a bill of particulars, the discovery motion and the omnibus pretrial motion shall begin and be calculated from the date on which the Court approves the waiver.
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A request for a bill of particulars must be filed within seven days after arraignment.
- (1) A "Request for a Bill of Particulars" within seven (7) days following the date of my arraignment pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure No. 572.
Page 32 | WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT
A motion for pre-trial discovery and inspection must be filed within 14 days after arraignment.
- (2) A "Motion for Pre-Trial Discovery and Inspection" within fourteen (14) days following the date of my arraignment pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure No. 573.
Page 32 | WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT
The Omnibus Pre-Trial Motion must be filed within 30 days after arraignment.
- (3) Various other pre-trial motions available to me which must be stated in a single document titled "Omnibus Pre-Trial Motion" to be filed and served within thirty (30) days following the date of my arraignment pursuant to Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure No. 578 and 579.
Page 32 | WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT
The stated motion-filing deadlines are mandatory unless unusual circumstances exist or the Court extends the time.
My attorney and I understand that the time for the filing of the above motions is mandatory except where unusual circumstances exist or the time has been extended by the Court.
Page 32 | WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT
The exhibit index must be filed with the corresponding Records Office no later than five business days after the proceeding concludes.
The index of exhibits shall be filed of record with the corresponding Records Office, as defined by Pa. R.J.A 5101(a)(7), not later than five business days after the conclusion of the Court Proceeding pursuant to Pa. R.J.A. 5104(a)(2).
Page 45 | Rule 5102.1(b)(3)
The numbered exhibit list must be provided to the applicable Records Office no later than five business days after the proceeding.
Together with the exhibits from the Court Proceeding, the Court Stenographer/Transcriptionist shall provide a numbered list of exhibits to the Prothonotary, Clerk of the Criminal Court or Clerk of the Orphans' Court not later than five business days after the Court proceeding.
Page 45 | Rule 5102.2(b)(2)
The photographic copy must be presented for inclusion in the record before the proceeding ends.
The non-documentary exhibit must be photographed in color by the Proponent and presented in a letter-sized form (8 1/2 by 11 inches) document for inclusion in the record prior to the end of the proceeding.
Page 46 | Rule 5103(a)(3)
The Master or Hearing Officer must file the exhibits and their index with the Prothonotary within five business days after filing the Report and Recommendation.
The Master or Hearing Officer shall file all exhibits, together with an index of the exhibits, with the Prothonotary within five business days of the filing of their Report and Recommendation with the Court.
Page 46 | Rule 5102.2(c)(3)
Requesting a decision on the briefs does not delay the filing of briefs.
This shall not delay the filing of briefs.
Page 13 | Local Rule 1035.2 (a) --- Motion for Summary Judgment
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The moving party must serve a copy of an uncontested motion and proposed order on all parties.
All uncontested motions shall include a certification, signed by counsel that the moving party served a copy of said motion and proposed order on all parties and that the motion is uncontested.
Page 5 | Local Rule 208.2 (d) --- Motion: Uncontested. Certification.
A copy of each motion must be served on all other parties.
a copy served on all other parties.
Page 7 | Local Rule 208.3 (a) --- Motion Procedure; 1. General Procedure
After the inactive-case list is created, the Court Administrator must serve notice on counsel of record and parties who have not entered an appearance.
Upon creation of the list the Court Administrator shall serve notice to counsel of record and to the parties for whom no appearance has been entered, as provided by Pa. R.C.P. 230.2 (2).
Page 9 | Local Rule 230.2—Termination of Inactive Cases
A copy of the Statement of Intention to Proceed must be served on the Court Administrator and the opposing party or their counsel if represented.
A copy of the Statement of Intention to Proceed shall be served upon the Court Administrator and the opposing party, or counsel, if represented.
Page 9 | Local Rule 230.2—Termination of Inactive Cases
In Pike County, original process must be served by the Sheriff or a competent adult in the specified actions, and by the Sheriff in all other actions.
In Pike County, Pennsylvania, original process shall be served: a. by the Sheriff or a competent adult in the actions in equity, partition, prevent waste, and declaratory judgment, when declaratory relief is the only relief sought, and b. by the Sheriff in all other actions.
Page 10 | Local Rule 400.1—Person to Make Service
The Hearing Officer must send the Report and Recommendation and proposed Order to each party or counsel.
The Hearing Officer shall send a copy of the Report and Recommendation and proposed Order to each party or their counsel.
Page 16 | Local Rule 1915 --- Custody, Partial Custody and Visitation, F
A copy of the Exceptions must be delivered to the Hearing Officer and opposing counsel.
A copy of the Exceptions shall be delivered to the Hearing Officer, and opposing counsel.
Page 16 | Local Rule 1915 --- Custody, Partial Custody and Visitation, G
Status Conference/Pre-Trial Memos must be served on the Court Administrator at the stated address and on opposing counsel at least five days before the conference.
Status conference/ Pre-Trial Memos are to be served on the Court Administrator, 410 Broad Street, Milford, Pennsylvania 18337, and on opposing Counsel, at least five (5) days prior to the Status Conference.
Page 18 | Primary Custody Proceedings
The defendant and counsel, if counsel has appeared, must receive written arraignment notice by first-class mail to the defendant’s last known address at least five days before arraignment.
d. The defendant and counsel, if an appearance has been entered, shall receive written notice of the arraignment not later than five (5) days before the date scheduled for the arraignment. Notice shall be given by first class mail to the last known address of the defendant in accordance with the following:
Page 30 | Local Rule 571 – Arraignment Procedures
- (3) Various other pre-trial motions available to me which must be stated in a single document titled "Omnibus Pre-Trial Motion" to be filed and served within thirty (30) days following the date of my arraignment pursuant to Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure No. 578 and 579.
- (3) Various other pre-trial motions available to me which must be stated in a single document titled "Omnibus Pre-Trial Motion" to be filed and served within thirty (30) days following the date of my arraignment pursuant to Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure No. 578 and 579.
Page 32 | WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT
Establishing a PACFile account constitutes consent to electronic filing and electronic service of documents filed using PACFile.
Pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure 576.1(D)(2), the establishment of a PACFile account constitutes consent to participate in electronic filing, including acceptance of service electronically of any document filed using PACFile.
Page 34 | Local Rule 576.1 - Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers
Using PACFile constitutes the filer's certification that the filer will accept electronic notice and service of other documents through the system.
H. Use of the PACFile system shall constitute as the filer's certification that the electronic notice and service of other documents through the PACFile system will be accepted by filer.
Page 34 | Local Rule 576.1 - Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers
Any party who declines to participate in the PACFile electronic filing system, or 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 (‘hard-copy’) 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.
Any party who declines to participate in the PACFile electronic filing system, or 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 (‘hard-copy’) 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.
Page 34 | Local Rule 576.1 - Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers
Parties using PACFile must serve physical paper copies on parties who do not use PACFile.
Parties utilizing PACFile shall serve physical paper format copies on all parties to the case who do not utilize PACFile, pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 576.
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Legal papers served on an attorney or party without an account must be served in accordance with Pa.R.Crim.P. 114(B) and 576(b).
Service of legal papers on any attorney or party who has not established an account as provided in subsection (D) of this rule shall be made in accordance with Pa.R.Crim.P. 114 (B) and 576(b).
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Parties using PACFile must serve physical paper copies on all parties who do not use PACFile.
D. Parties utilizing PACFile shall serve physical paper format copies on all parties to the case who do not utilize PACFile, pursuant to Pa.R.J.C.P. 167(B), Pa.R.J.C.P. 345(B) and Pa.R.J.C.P. 331.
Page 41 | Juvenile Local Rules, Local Rule 205
A party not participating in PACFile must be served legal papers in physical paper format by the Clerk of Courts and other parties.
Any party who is unable or declines to participate in PACFile may file legal papers in a physical paper format with the Clerk of Courts, and shall be served legal papers in a physical paper format by the Clerk of Courts and other parties to the case.
Page 41 | Juvenile Local Rules, Local Rule 205
Parties using PACFile must serve physical paper copies on all parties who do not use PACFile.
D. Parties utilizing PACFile shall serve physical paper format copies on all parties to the case who do not utilize PACFile, pursuant to Pa.R.J.C.P. 1167(B), Pa.R.J.C.P. 1345(B) and Pa.R.J.C.P. 1331.
Page 42 | Juvenile Local Rules, Local Rule 1205
(4) Upon payment of the final balance owed, the court reporter or court transcriptionist shall deliver the original transcript to the appropriate filing office and copies to the parties pursuant to L.R.J.A 4008.
(4) Upon payment of the final balance owed, the court reporter or court transcriptionist shall deliver the original transcript to the appropriate filing office and copies to the parties pursuant to L.R.J.A 4008.
Page 43 | Rules of Judicial Administration, Local Rule 4007—Request for Transcripts, D. Private Litigants
For an ordinary transcript, the original request must be filed with the appropriate filing office and copies delivered to the judge, court reporters’ Office, district court administrator, and opposing counsel or unrepresented opposing party.
B. For an ordinary transcript, the party requesting a full or partial transcript of a trial, Hearing or other proceeding shall file the original request with the Prothonotary, Clerk of Court or Clerk of the Orphans’ Court. Copies of the formal request shall be delivered to: (1) the judge presiding over the matter; (2) the court reporters’ Office; (3) the district court administrator; and (4) opposing counsel, but if not represented, the opposing party.
Page 43 | Rules of Judicial Administration, Local Rule 4007—Request for Transcripts
Establishing a PACFile account constitutes consent to electronic filing and electronic service of documents filed in PACFile.
However, pursuant to Pa.R.J.C.P. 205(D)(2), establishment of a PACFile account shall constitute consent to participate in electronic filing, including acceptance of service electronically of any document filed in PACFile.
Page 41 | Juvenile Local Rules, Local Rule 205
Establishing a PACFile account constitutes consent to electronic filing and electronic service of documents filed in PACFile.
However, pursuant to Pa.R.J.C.P. 1205(D)(2), establishment of a PACFile account shall constitute consent to participate in electronic filing, including acceptance of service electronically of any document filed in PACFile.
Page 42 | Juvenile Local Rules, Local Rule 1205
Filing Fees and Waivers
A $20 additional filing fee applies to custody complaints and divorce complaints containing a custody count.
Pursuant to the provisions of 23 Pa.C.S.A. §3902(a), an additional twenty dollar ($20) filing fee is hereby imposed on Custody Complaints and Divorce Complaints containing a count for custody.
Page 15 | Local Rule 1915 --- Custody, Partial Custody and Visitation, A
Defendants admitted to ARD must pay the program-administration cost, in full as a condition of applying for admission; the District Attorney periodically certifies the cost, which is collected like prosecution costs and paid to Pike County.
(a) All Defendants admitted into the ARD program shall be required to pay in addition to other allowed costs, fees and restitution, the cost of administering the ARD program. (b) The cost of administering the program shall be paid in full as a condition for applying for consideration of admission into the ARD program. (c) The cost of administering the ARD program shall be as periodically certified by the District Attorney. (d) The reasonable costs associated with administering the program shall be collected in the same manner as cost of prosecution and shall be payable to the County of Pike.
Page 26 | Local Rule 316—ARD Costs and Expenses
A transcript requested by the Court, the Commonwealth, or a County agency must be prepared upon receipt of the request form at no cost.
E. When a transcript is requested by the Court, the Commonwealth or a County agency, the court reporter or court transcriptionist shall prepare the transcript upon receipt of the request form, at no cost.
Page 43 | Rules of Judicial Administration, Local Rule 4007—Request for Transcripts
A litigant ordering a transcript must pay a deposit of 50% of its estimated cost by check payable to the County of Pike and delivered to the Pike County Court Administrator.
(1) the litigant ordering a transcript shall make payment in the amount of 50% of the estimated cost of the transcript as deposit. Deposit checks are to be made payable to the County of Pike and delivered to the Pike County Court Administrator.
Page 43 | Rules of Judicial Administration, Local Rule 4007—Request for Transcripts, D. Private Litigants
If more than one party simultaneously requests a transcript, its cost must be divided equally among them.
(2) Allocation of costs. When more than one party simultaneously requests a transcript, the cost shall be divided equally among the parties.
Page 44 | Rules of Judicial Administration, Local Rule 4008—Transcript Costs Payable by the Requesting Party, (C) Assignment and allocation of transcript costs
The initial requesting party’s cost for the original transcript is capped at $2.50 per page for ordinary, $3.50 for expedited, and $4.50 for daily transcripts.
(2) The costs payable by the initial requesting party for the generation of the original transcript shall not exceed: (a) for an ordinary transcript, $2.50 per page; (b) for an expedited transcript, $3.50 per page; and (c) for a daily transcript, $4.50 per page.
Page 44 | Rules of Judicial Administration, Local Rule 4008—Transcript Costs Payable by the Requesting Party, (A) Costs
The requesting party is responsible for the transcript cost.
(1) Assignment of costs. The requesting party shall be responsible for the cost of the transcript.
Page 44 | Rules of Judicial Administration, Local Rule 4008—Transcript Costs Payable by the Requesting Party, (C) Assignment and allocation of transcript costs
(1) A paper copy of an existing transcript shall be provided to a requesting party other than the at a rate of $0.25 per page
(1) A paper copy of an existing transcript shall be provided to a requesting party other than the at a rate of $0.25 per page
Page 44 | Rules of Judicial Administration, Local Rule 4008—Transcript Costs Payable by the Requesting Party, (D) Copies of transcript
Ordinary transcript costs must be waived for a litigant permitted to proceed in forma pauperis.
(1) Transcript costs for ordinary transcripts shall be waived for a litigant who has been permitted by the court to proceed in forma pauperis.
Page 44 | Rules of Judicial Administration, Local Rule 4008—Transcript Costs Payable by the Requesting Party, (B) Economic hardship
Preparing the original transcript incurs the applicable paragraph (2) costs plus a $0.25-per-page surcharge for one hard copy to the requester.
(3) When the original transcript is prepared, the costs shall be in accordance with paragraph (2) plus a surcharge of $0.25 per page for one hard copy to the requestor.
Page 44 | Rules of Judicial Administration, Local Rule 4008—Transcript Costs Payable by the Requesting Party, (A) Costs
No transcript cost may be assessed when the transcript is requested by the Court, the Commonwealth, Court Appointed Counsel, or a County agency.
(1) When a transcript is requested by the Court, the Commonwealth, Court Appointed Counsel or a County agency, no cost shall be assessed.
Page 44 | Rules of Judicial Administration, Local Rule 4008—Transcript Costs Payable by the Requesting Party, (A) Costs
Applicable filing fees are accepted in the manner required by statute, court order, Local Rule, or fee schedule.
F. Applicable filing fees shall be accepted in the same manner as currently required by statute, court order, Local Rule or as established by fee schedule.
Page 34 | Local Rule 576.1 - Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Pre-sentence and related psychiatric or psychological reports are confidential and not public records; the sentencing judge and counsel for both parties may inspect them.
All pre-sentence reports and related psychiatric and psychological reports shall be confidential, and not of public record. They shall be available to the sentencing judge, and to: 1. The attorney for the Commonwealth and counsel for the defendant, for inspection only.
Page 40 | Local Rule 703. Disclosure of Pre-sentence Reports
After sentencing, specified correctional and probation or parole agencies may access the reports unless the judge orders otherwise, but the reports remain confidential and nonpublic.
After sentencing, unless the sentencing judge otherwise orders, and subject to the provisions of paragraph (B), psychiatric, psychological, and pre-sentence reports shall also be available to: 1. Correctional institutions housing the defendant; and 2. Departments of probation or parole supervising the defendant; and 3. Departments of probation or parole preparing a pre-sentence investigation report regarding the defendant. The reports shall continue to be confidential and not of public record.
Page 40 | Local Rule 703. Disclosure of Pre-sentence Reports
Exhibits sealed by the Court during a proceeding must not be accessible to the public.
Exhibits sealed by the Court during the Court proceeding shall not be accessible by the public.
Page 48 | Rule 5105. Confidentiality. Exhibits Under Seal
The proponent of an exhibit containing policy-defined confidential information or documents must include a compliant confidential document form so the Records Office may seal the exhibit.
The Proponent of an exhibit containing confidential information or confidential documents, as defined in the Case Records Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania, shall include a confidential document form, prepared in compliance with the Policy, so the exhibit may be sealed by the Records Office.
Page 48 | Rule 5105. Confidentiality. Exhibits Under Seal
The specified court clerks must ensure that sealed exhibits remain confidential under the Case Records Access Policy.
The Prothonotary, Clerk of the Criminal Court or Clerk of the Orphans' Court shall ensure the confidentiality of such documents as defined in the Case Records Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania.
Page 48 | Rule 5105. Confidentiality. Exhibits Under Seal
For good cause and with the defendant’s and both counsel’s consent, the judge may place specific plea-agreement conditions on the record in camera and seal the record.
unless the judge orders, for good cause shown and with the consent of the defendant, counsel for the defendant, and attorney for the commonwealth, that specific conditions in the agreement be placed on the record in camera and the record be sealed.
Page 37 | B. Plea Agreements
The sentencing judge may impose additional confidentiality conditions at any time on recipients of reports under paragraphs (C) or (D).
The sentencing judge may at any time impose further conditions of confidentiality on a person or agency receiving a report under paragraphs (C) or (D) of this rule.
Page 40 | Local Rule 703. Disclosure of Pre-sentence Reports
The sentencing judge may order a report disclosed to another person or agency with a legitimate professional interest in the case’s disposition.
On the order of the sentencing judge, a psychiatric, psychological, or pre-sentence investigation report may be made available to any other person or agency having a legitimate professional interest in the disposition of the case.
Page 40 | Local Rule 703. Disclosure of Pre-sentence Reports
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
For an objected-to protective-order or motion-to-compel-discovery filing, the moving party must certify that counsel conferred or attempted to confer with all interested parties to resolve the dispute.
A party who files a Motion for Protective Order under Rule 4112 or a Motion to Compel Discovery under Rule 4011 or 4016, that has been objected to by the opposing party, shall certify in that motion, that counsel has conferred or attempted to confer with all interested parties in order to resolve the dispute.
Page 6 | Local Rule 208.2 (e) --- Discovery :Certification
For preliminary objections, the Prothonotary schedules argument for the next available Argument Day and notifies the parties; the moving brief is due with the objections, the response brief is due 20 days later, and an amended complaint filed before argument causes argument to be stricken.
All Preliminary Objections shall be filed in the Pike County Prothonotary’s Office. The Prothonotary shall schedule Oral Argument for the next available Argument Day and notify all parties. The moving party shall file a brief simultaneous to the Preliminary Objections. The response brief must be filed twenty (20) days thereafter. In the event that an Amended Complaint is filed prior to Argument, the Argument will be stricken from the list.
Page 11 | Local Rule 1028 (c) --- Preliminary Objections
For motions for judgment on the pleadings, the Prothonotary schedules argument for the next available Argument Day and notifies the parties; the moving brief is due with the motion and the response brief is due 20 days later.
All Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings shall be filed in the Pike County Prothonotary’s Office. The Prothonotary shall schedule Oral Argument for the next available Argument Day and notify all parties. The moving party shall file a brief simultaneous to the Motion. The response brief must be filed twenty (20) days thereafter.
Page 12 | Local Rule 1034 (a) --- Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
The Court may decide preliminary objections on the briefs if all counsel submit written consent to waive argument to the Court Administrator by the Thursday before Argument Day, but this does not delay briefing and the Court may still require argument.
The Court will consider decision on the briefs if all counsel consent to waive oral argument in writing and submit such request to the Court Administrator the Thursday prior to Argument Day. This shall not delay the filing of briefs. The Court may require oral argument in the case even if counsels agree to waive argument.
Page 11 | Local Rule 1028 (c) --- Preliminary Objections
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
The 15-day deadline may be extended only by Court order for good cause shown.
The Hearing Officer shall file a Report and Recommendation and proposed Order with fifteen (15) days upon which the trial is concluded, unless extended by Court Order, for good cause shown.
Page 16 | Local Rule 1915 --- Custody, Partial Custody and Visitation, F
The Court may postpone arraignment beyond the 10-day deadline for cause shown.
c. Arraignment shall take place no later than ten (10) days after indictment or information has been filed unless otherwise postponed by the Court for cause shown.
Page 30 | Local Rule 571 – Arraignment Procedures
Chambers Communication Rules
Motions requiring immediate action must be brought directly to the Court Administrator.
Motions requiring immediate action shall be brought directly to the Court Administrator.
Page 15 | Local Rule 1915 --- Custody, Partial Custody and Visitation, C
Motions and petitions in custody actions must be filed with the Prothonotary for submission to the Court Administrator.
For internal control and monitoring, all motions and petitions in custody actions shall be filed with the Prothonotary, for submission to the Court Administrator.
Page 15 | Local Rule 1915 --- Custody, Partial Custody and Visitation, C
The arresting agency must promptly notify the Magisterial District Justice of the detention and the need for a preliminary arraignment the next morning.
The arresting agency shall promptly notify the Magisterial District Justice of the detention so the Magisterial District Justice is aware of the need for a Preliminary Arraignment the next morning.
Page 22 | Local Rule 117 – Coverage: Issuing Warrants; Preliminary Arraignments; And Setting And Accepting Bail