Court of Common Pleas of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Filing Timing and Cure Windows

CRITICAL

The stenographer must file the transcript of record upon receiving the balance of the transcript fee.

Upon receipt of the balance of the transcript fee, the stenographer shall file the transcript of record.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must immediately transmit an injunction application to the Court Administrator for assignment to a judge.

An application for an injunction shall be immediately transmitted by counsel to the Court Administrator for assignment to a judge for disposition.

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The interlocutory decree must set the hearing at least 20 days after the decree is entered.

Distribution of real property under Section 3534 of the P.E.F. Code, where at the time of distribution of the estate the personal representative or a distributee requests the Court to divide, partition, and allot the real estate or to direct a sale thereof, an interlocutory decree shall be entered fixing a day certain, not less than 20 days from the date of the interlocutory decree, for hearing;

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An account intended for a particular confirmation list must be filed by 4 P.M. on the fifth Wednesday immediately preceding the desired adjudication and confirmation Wednesday.

Accounts to appear on a particular confirmation list must be filed not later than 4 P.M. of the fifth Wednesday immediately preceding the Wednesday on which it is desired the account shall be submitted to the Court for adjudication and confirmation.

WARNING

Deadline

30 business days

The custodian may take an additional period of no more than 30 business days to complete review of the request.

the request has been received and an additional period not exceeding 30 business days is necessary to complete a review of the request.

WARNINGCivil cases

After the deadline for the respondent's memorandum passes, the Prothonotary must deliver the preliminary objections, memorandum, and other file papers to the Court Administrator.

When the date for the filing of respondent's memorandum has passed, the Prothonotary shall deliver the preliminary objections, memorandum of law, and other file papers to the Court Administrator.

CRITICALCivil cases

The affidavit of service must be filed within five days after service or as soon thereafter as the signed return receipt is returned to the plaintiff.

(b) An affidavit of service of such notice shall be filed in the Prothonotary's Office within five (5) days after service or as soon thereafter as the registered return receipt, signed by the person to whom it is addressed is returned to the plaintiff.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counterclaims, crossclaims, and answers must be filed before the conciliation conference, with a copy provided to the Custody Conciliation Officer.

Counterclaims, crossclaims or answers shall be filed with the Prothonotary prior to the conciliation conference, and a copy provided to the Custody Conciliation Officer.

CRITICAL

Return receipts proving service of notice must be filed on the return day.

proof of service of notice, in the form of return receipts, to be filed upon the return day.

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Counsel must create the restricted account and file the affidavit of deposit with the Clerk within 30 days.

Counsel for petitioners is ORDERED to cause the restricted account to be created and to file an affidavit of deposit of minor’s funds within thirty (30) days with the Clerk.

CRITICALCivil cases

Each party must submit a memorandum to the Court at least one week before the pretrial conference.

(b) At least 1 week prior to the pre-trial conference, each of the parties shall submit a memorandum to the Court, with a copy to opposing counsel, containing:

CRITICALCivil cases

The required written report must be submitted within 10 days; the text does not specify what event starts that period.

Notice: In matters requiring a non-jury trial or hearing, opposing counsel is required to submit a report in WRITING to the Court Administrator within 10 days, (1) listing the names of the witnesses they will use at the hearing; and (2) an estimate of the time required to present their case.

CRITICALCivil cases

A person addressed by the notice must join the action within 20 days after receiving it or the person’s cause of action will be barred and the action will proceed without them.

The notice shall state the court, and docket number of the action, the parties thereto and its nature, and that the person to whom it is addressed is required to join therein within twenty (20) days after receipt of such notice, or his cause of action will be barred and the action will proceed without him.

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

24 hours

If an incarcerated party chooses neither telephone participation nor a writ, the party may submit an informal brief setting out a custody proposal at least 24 hours before the conference.

IF YOU ELECT NEITHER APPROACH, YOU MAY SUBMIT AN INFORMAL BRIEF AT LEAST TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED CONFERENCE THAT SETS FORTH YOUR PROPOSAL REGARDING THE CUSTODIAL ISSUES REGARDING YOUR CHILD(REN). YOUR BRIEF WILL BE CONSIDERED AT THE TIME OF THE SCHEDULED CONFERENCE.

CRITICALCivil cases

Within 10 days after being served with the appointment order, the Master must notify the parties of the petition hearing's time and place.

(e) Upon being served with an order for appointment as a Master on a petition by a party averring inability to pay all or part of the costs of the action, the Master shall, within ten (10) days, give notice of the time and place for hearing on the petition to the parties.

CRITICALCivil cases

Pursuing mediation does not toll the statute of limitations unless all parties agree in writing to toll it.

The pursuit of mediation does not toll the running of a Statute of Limitations unless all parties agree in writing to that effect.

CRITICAL

A guardian must file a final report within 60 days after the ward’s death.

A final report shall be filed within 60 days after the death of the ward.

CRITICAL

Requests for available daily, expedited, same-day, or rough-draft transcripts must be filed in writing at least 10 days before the proceeding, except that an emergency request for a daily, expedited, or rough-draft transcript may be made by oral motion.

(C) In courts where daily, expedited, same day or rough draft transcripts are available, requests for these transcripts shall be filed in writing in the appropriate filing office at least 10 days prior to the proceeding. Copies of the written request shall be delivered as required by subsection (B). In the event of an emergency, a party may request by oral motion a daily, expedited or rough draft transcript.

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The report is transmitted to the Court for a Decree of Confirmation Nisi upon filing and becomes final unless written reconsideration motions are filed within 20 days after the report is filed.

the report of an Auditor or Master shall be transmitted to the Court for a Decree of Confirmation Nisi upon filing with the Clerk and shall become FINAL unless written motions for reconsideration thereto are filed within 20 days after the date of filing the report.

CRITICALCivil cases

A Request for a Bill of Particulars must be filed within 20 days after service of the Complaint.

(a)(1) A Request for a Bill of Particulars shall be filed within twenty (20) days of the service of the Complaint.

CRITICALCivil cases

If a transcript later becomes available, a supplemental return containing it must be filed promptly and notice must be given as previously required.

If a transcript subsequently becomes available, a supplemental return, containing such transcript, shall be promptly filed, and notice given as required by (C)(3) above.

CRITICALCivil cases

All other parties must file their briefs within 20 days after service.

The briefs of all other parties shall be filed within 20 days of such service.

CRITICALCivil cases

If an excepting party misses the allowed time to order or pay for the transcript or file a memorandum of law, the exceptions may be deemed withdrawn and dismissed.

In the event of the failure of an excepting party within the time allowed either to order the transcript, or to pay for the same, or to file a memorandum of law, the exceptions may be deemed to have been withdrawn and may be dismissed by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

The hearing must be held no sooner than 10 days and no later than 30 days after the Master serves notice on the parties.

Such hearing shall be held not less than ten (10) days nor more than thirty (30) days after notice is served on the parties by the Master.

CRITICALCivil cases

Each party must contact the designated Parent Education Program within 10 days of receiving the order to register and attend the next available program.

2. EACH OF YOU SHALL CONTACT THE PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM INDENTIFIED IN THE ENCLOSED BROCHURE OR BY CALLING (TOLL FREE) 888-215-7445 WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF RECEIVING THIS ORDER TO REGISTER AND ATTEND THE NEXT AVAILABLE PROGRAM.

CRITICAL

The return of notice must be filed with the Clerk no later than the date set for the noticed event.

The return of notice shall be filed with the Clerk on or before the date set for the occurrence of the event of which notice has been given.

CRITICALCivil cases

Trial counsel listed in more than two cases must, within five days after the list is posted, identify the two cases they will try and provide the name and address of associate counsel for the remaining cases.

Any attorney who appears as trial counsel in more than 2 cases on any civil trial list shall within 5 days after the list is posted identify to the Court Administrator which 2 trials he/she will try and the name and address of the associate counsel who will try the remaining cases.

CRITICALCriminal cases

The District Attorney must file prepared informations with the Clerk of Courts on the second and last Mondays of each month.

The District Attorney shall file with the Clerk of Courts on the second and last Mondays of each month the informations he has prepared by said dates.

CRITICAL

The original Report and proposed Decree must be filed with the Clerk when the 20-day notice period expires.

The Auditor or Master shall file his original Report and proposed Decree with the Clerk upon expiration of the 20 days notice period.

CRITICALCivil cases

Exceptions to the Master’s report must be filed within twenty days after the report is filed.

In all cases, whether contested or uncontested, the Master shall serve written notice upon counsel of record for the parties, or by first class mail to the last known address of any party not represented by an attorney of record, of the Master's intent to file his report with the Prothonotary on a date certain and that all exceptions to the report shall be filed within twenty (20) days from the date of filing of the Master's report.

CRITICAL

An objection must be filed with the Clerk before the Wednesday date specified in the notice.

If you desire to object, you must file that objection in writing with the Clerk prior to Wednesday, __________________, _______.

CRITICALCivil cases

If an excepting party fails to timely order or pay for the transcript, or file a required memorandum, the exceptions may be deemed withdrawn and dismissed.

In the event of the failure of an excepting party within the time allowed either to order the transcript, or to pay for the same, or to file a memorandum of law as required by these Rules or Order of Court, the exceptions may be deemed to have been withdrawn and may be dismissed by the court.

CRITICALCivil cases

A defendant must give the specified notice within 20 days after service of the complaint unless the court permits a later date on petition.

Where notice of the pendency of an action to recover damages for an injury, not resulting in death, inflicted upon the person of a wife or a minor is given by the defendant under Pa.R.C.P. 2232(a), it shall be given within twenty (20) days after service upon him of the complaint, unless the Court, on petition, permits the giving of notice on a later date.

CRITICALCivil cases

A party raising exceptions must request the transcript and deposit its cost with the court reporter within five days after filing the exceptions.

Within five (5) days of filing Exceptions to the Report of the Hearing Officer, pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1910.12(f), the party raising exceptions shall request a transcript of all of the testimony, pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 5000.5, and shall thereupon make a deposit with the court reporter for the cost of said transcript pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 5000.6.

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If the officer cannot serve the warrant despite a good-faith effort within thirty days, the officer must return it to the Magisterial District Judge as “NOT FOUND.”

(c) In any court case in which a warrant of arrest has been issued, either upon the filing of the complaint or after the defendant fails to respond to a summons, if the officer to whom the warrant was issued is unable to serve such warrant after good faith effort within thirty (30) days, the said officer shall make a return of "NOT FOUND" to the Magisterial District Judge.

CRITICAL

The respondent must provide a written response within 20 days of notice unless the President Judge orders an earlier response; the Board and President Judge may proceed on available information if the respondent does not respond timely.

Along with the complaint, the Criminal Court Administrator shall provide the constable/respondent with written notice that he or she must provide the Criminal Court Administrator a written response to the complaint within twenty (20) days from the date of such notice, unless the President Judge orders that the response be filed sooner. The notice shall further provide that should the constable/respondent fail to timely respond, the recommendation of the Board and decision of the President Judge may be based on the available information.

CRITICAL

The Master or Hearing Officer must file all exhibits and their index within five business days after the hearing concludes.

(3) The Master or Hearing Officer shall file all exhibits, together with an index of the exhibits, with the Prothonotary or Domestic Relations Office, as may be applicable, within five business days of the conclusion of the hearing.

CRITICAL

The hearing must be held at the indicated time and place and no later than 45 days after the Auditor's or Master's appointment.

The hearing shall be held at a time and place indicated and not later than 45 days after the Auditor's or Master's appointment

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

48 hours

A copy of a divorce pleading that raises support claims beyond the scope of the active support matter must be filed with the Domestic Relations Section within 48 hours.

If any divorce pleading includes claims for child support, spousal support, or alimony pendente lite beyond the scope of the active support matter (based on change in circumstances or as a new issue), then a copy of the pleading shall, within forty-eight (48) hours, be filed with the Domestic Relations Section where it shall proceed in accordance with the practice and procedure of the Domestic Relations Section.

CRITICALCivil cases

The certification of service must be filed within 10 days after filing the preliminary objections.

A certification of service thereof upon opposing counsel shall be filed within 10 days after the filing of the preliminary objections.

CRITICAL

A guardian of the estate must file an administration report at least once within the first 12 months after appointment and annually thereafter.

the guardian of the estate, whether plenary or limited, shall file a report with the Court at least once within the first twelve months of the appointment and annually thereafter as to the administration of the ward's estate.

CRITICALCivil cases

The opposing party must file its answer and brief within 30 days after service of the original motion.

The answer and brief of any opposing party shall be filed within thirty (30) days after service of the original motion.

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If the District Attorney opposes the requested line-up, the District Attorney must notify the defendant at least 24 hours before the preliminary hearing.

In the event the District Attorney opposes defendant's request for a line-up prior to his preliminary hearing, the District Attorney shall advise defendant of such opposition at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the scheduled preliminary hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

After exceptions are filed, the Custody Office must immediately notify the stenographer, who must complete and file the hearing transcript within 30 days.

When the exceptions are filed to a hearing officer’s report, the Custody Office shall immediately notify the stenographer, who shall complete and file the transcript of the proceedings before the hearing officer within thirty (30) days.

CRITICALCriminal cases

A party seeking the attendance of an incarcerated witness must petition for transport no later than three weeks before the proceeding, or immediately upon receiving notice if the court gives less than three weeks’ notice.

Whenever the Commonwealth or the defendant require the attendance at a court proceeding of a witness who is known to be incarcerated, the party seeking to compel the witness’ appearance shall petition the court for an order directing the transport of that witness from his or her place of incarceration for the purpose of testifying at the court proceeding. The petition for transport shall be submitted to the court not later than three weeks prior to the date of the proceeding for which the witness’ appearance is required. If the court provides the parties with less than three weeks notice of the proceeding, the petition for transport shall be submitted to the court immediately upon receiving notice of the date and time when the proceeding will be conducted. Failure to file a timely petition may result in the unavailability of the witness.

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If the Records Manager gives an expected availability date, it must not exceed 30 business days.

(iv) By notifying the requester in writing that the request has been received and the expected date that the information will be available, which shall not exceed 30 business days.

CRITICALCivil cases

If required notice has been given and proof filed, an account is confirmed absolutely when no exceptions are filed within 30 days after filing the account.

(b) If at the expiration of 30 days after the filing of said account, provided that notice shall have been given as required and proof hereof filed, no exceptions are filed to the account or to the proposed distribution, the account shall be confirmed absolutely as of course and the accountant shall make the distribution proposed and

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

48 hours

A pleading raising a child-support, spousal-support, or alimony-pendente-lite claim in a divorce action must be filed with the Domestic Relations Section within 48 hours of filing with the Prothonotary.

Any party filing a pleading with the Prothonotary which raises a claim for child support, spousal support, or alimony pendente lite in a divorce action shall, within forty-eight (48) hours thereof, file a certified copy and two (2) photocopies of same with the Domestic Relations Section, where it shall proceed in accordance with the practice and procedure of the Domestic Relations Section after being assigned a support docket number (S.D. #_____).

CRITICAL

A supplemental report becomes absolute when filed unless a written motion for reconsideration is filed within 20 days after that filing.

The supplemental report shall become absolute upon filing with the Clerk, unless a written motion for reconsideration is filed within 20 days after the date of filing the supplemental report.

CRITICALCivil cases

The Praecipe must be filed at the same time the moving party deposits the assessed additional Master's fee with the Prothonotary.

Where additional Master's fees are assessed, the moving party shall deposit the fee with the Prothonotary and concurrently file a Praecipe substantially in the following form:

CRITICAL

When the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure require a hearing during that week, the Magisterial District Judge must cite this local rule as a reason to reschedule it for as soon thereafter as possible.

If a preliminary hearing is required to be held within that week by the Pa.R.Crim.P., this local Rule of Court shall be cited by the Magisterial District Judge as a reason for re-scheduling the case for as soon thereafter as possible.

CRITICAL

All interested parties must file the witness list within 20 days after service of the order appointing counsel for the minor.

(c) All interested parties shall file a list of witnesses and the expected time required for hearing within 20 days after service of court order appointing counsel for the minor.

CRITICAL

After a motion for reconsideration is filed, the Auditor or Master has 20 days to re-examine it and file a supplemental report stating the reasons for the disposition.

In the event that a motion for reconsideration is filed, the Auditor or Master shall have a period of 20 days to re-examine the subject of the motion and shall file a supplemental report disposing of it seriatim, setting forth his reason or reasons for sustaining or dismissing the motion.

CRITICAL

Anyone objecting to an estate transaction or matter must file written objections with the Clerk before the specified Wednesday.

If you have any objection to any transaction or matter involving the Estate, you must file written objections with the Clerk prior to Wednesday, ___________________, ______.

CRITICALCivil cases

The moving party must file a memorandum of law within ten days after receiving notice that the transcript was filed with the Court.

Within ten (10) days of receiving notice of such filing with the Court, the moving party shall file a memorandum of law related to the issues raised in the exceptions

CRITICALCivil cases

The appellant must file the Certificate of Service within five days after filing the appeal.

Appellant shall file a Certificate of Service with the Prothonotary within five (5) days of the filing of the Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal, certifying that the appeal was served in accordance with the provisions of (c) above.

CRITICALCivil cases

If no exceptions are filed, the Prothonotary must transmit the Master's report to the Court for review after it has been on file for 20 days.

(g) After the Master's report has been on file twenty (20) days in the office of the Prothonotary and no exceptions filed, the Prothonotary shall transmit the Master's report to the Court for review.

CRITICALCivil cases

The Master must file the transcript, report, and recommendation within 30 days after receiving the transcript.

(f) The Master shall file a transcript of the testimony together with his report and recommendation within thirty (30) days after receipt of the transcript.

CRITICALCivil cases

The witness report is due within 10 days after notice of the arbitration hearing.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

An opposing party must file its answer and brief within 20 days after service of the moving party's brief.

The answer and brief of any opposing party shall be filed within twenty (20) days after service of the brief of the moving party.

CRITICAL

A denial of a written access request may be appealed in writing to the President Judge within 15 business days after the Records Manager mails the written response.

(5) Any denial of a written request for access may be appealed in writing within 15 business days of the mailing date of the written response by the Records Manager to the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas.

CRITICAL

The affidavit of deposit must be filed within 30 days after the restricted account is created.

(d) The affidavit of deposit of minor’s funds shall be filed within 30 days of the creation of the restricted account and shall be in the following form:

CRITICALCivil cases

The proposed notice form must be submitted no later than 15 days before the Class Action Notice Conference.

(c) The proposed form of notice required by Pa.R.C.P. 1712(c) to be submitted for approval by the plaintiff to the Court and to all named defendants, must be submitted no later than fifteen (15) days prior to the Class Action Notice Conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

An appeal from the Board must use the specified caption and be filed with the Prothonotary within the statutory time limit.

An appeal from a decision of the Schuylkill County Board of Assessment Appeals (“Board”) shall be captioned “Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal” and shall be filed with the Prothonotary within the time prescribed by statute.

CRITICAL

A guardian must file an inventory within 90 days of appointment.

(b) In addition to the filing of an inventory, which must be filed within 90 days of appointment,

CRITICALCivil cases

A party required to file an affidavit under Pa.R.C.P. 2032 must file it within 20 days after service of the Rule.

A party, required to file the affidavit under Pa.R.C.P. 2032, shall do so within twenty (20) days from the date of service of the Rule.

CRITICAL

Should the account filed fail to comply with the Uniform Fiduciary Accounting Standards, the Clerk shall notify the Accountant to immediately comply with the Standards prior to 30 days before Audit Submission Day. The corrected account shall be given to all interested parties. A failure to correct the account shall result in the account being stricken.

Should the account filed fail to comply with the Uniform Fiduciary Accounting Standards, the Clerk shall notify the Accountant to immediately comply with the Standards prior to 30 days before Audit Submission Day. The corrected account shall be given to all interested parties. A failure to correct the account shall result in the account being stricken.

CRITICALCivil cases

Either party may demand a hearing before a hearing officer within 10 days after the order date.

Within ten (10) days after the date of the order, either party may demand a hearing before a hearing officer.

CRITICALCivil cases

Within 20 days after filing of the form, opposing counsel may file with the Prothonotary written objections thereto stating the reasons, and shall serve a copy thereof upon the Court Administrator and other counsel.

Within 20 days after filing of the form, opposing counsel may file with the Prothonotary written objections thereto stating the reasons, and shall serve a copy thereof upon the Court Administrator and other counsel.

CRITICALCivil cases

An opposing party must file and serve an appropriate response, opposition memorandum, and affidavit of service within 20 days after service of the motion and supporting brief, unless the Pennsylvania Rules set a different period.

Any party opposing the motion shall file and serve such answer or other response that may be appropriate, a memorandum in opposition, and an affidavit of service upon the other party within twenty (20) days after service of the originating motion and supporting brief, unless the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure mandate a period of time different than twenty (20) days.

CRITICALCivil cases

Objections to a transcript must be raised within ten days after notice of certification or they are waived.

All objections to the transcript shall be raised within ten (10) days after the date of the notice of the certification, or the objections are deemed to be waived.

CRITICALCivil cases

When exceptions are filed, the Custody Office must immediately notify the stenographer, who must complete and file the transcript within 30 days.

When the exceptions are filed to a hearing officer’s report, the Custody Office shall immediately notify the stenographer, who shall complete and file the transcript of the proceedings before the hearing officer within thirty (30) days.

CRITICALCivil cases

Opposing counsel’s written report is due within ten days after the moving party files the praecipe to transmit.

In matters requiring a non-jury trial or hearing, opposing counsel is required to submit a report in WRITING to the Court Administrator within ten (10) days of the moving party’s filing of the praecipe to transmit, (1) listing the names of the witnesses they will use at trial or hearing; and (2) an estimate of time required to present their case.

CRITICALCivil cases

The Master must file the report within 30 days of the latest applicable event: closing of the record, notice of transcript certification when requested, or the due date for the final memorandum or brief.

The Master’s report shall be filed: (i) within thirty (30) days after the closing of the record; or (ii) within thirty (30) days after the notice of the certification of the transcript by the court stenographer when a transcript has been requested; or, (iii) within thirty (30) days after the final memorandum or brief is due, whichever last occurs.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counterclaims, crossclaims, and answers must be filed with the Prothonotary before the conciliation conference.

(c) Counterclaims, crossclaims or answers shall be filed with the Prothonotary prior to the conciliation conference, and a copy provided to the Custody Conciliation Officer.

CRITICAL

Deadline

10 business days

The Records Manager must respond within 10 business days after receiving the written request.

The Records Manager shall respond to the request within 10 business days of receipt of the written request by one of the following manners:

CRITICALCivil cases

Unless the court orders otherwise or the parties stipulate, supplemental grounds must be filed in writing within five days after notice that the transcript has been filed.

Unless otherwise ordered by the court or by stipulation of the parties, the only issues before the court shall be those raised by the specific legal or factual grounds and prayers for relief in the appeal notice pursuant to subsection A(2)(f) and (g), and supplemental grounds filed in writing within 5 days of receipt of notice that the transcript has been filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Memorandum

Each party must file a memorandum within twenty days after the Master’s appointment and no later than the pre-hearing conference, substantially in the form required by Sch.R.C.P. 212.2(b).

(k)(1) Within twenty (20) days after the appointment of a Master by the Court, but no later than the pre-hearing conference, each party shall file a memorandum substantially in the form required by Sch.R.C.P. 212.2(b) prior to a pre-trial conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

The non-moving party’s Pre-Arbitration Memorandum is due within 20 days after receipt of the moving party’s memorandum.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

A defendant who wishes to defend must, within twenty days after service of the complaint and notice, enter a written appearance and file written defenses or objections with the court.

If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you.

CRITICALCivil cases

Within five days after receiving service of the contempt petition and praecipe, the responding party must submit the specified report to the Court Administrator.

Upon receipt of service of a petition for contempt and the praecipe for transmittal the responding party shall, within five (5) days, submit a written report to the Court Administrator estimating the time required for presentation of respondent's case and a list of witnesses to be called.

CRITICAL

A defendant seeking a pre-preliminary hearing line-up must notify the District Attorney and Magisterial District Judge at least 48 hours before the scheduled preliminary hearing.

Defendants desiring a pre-preliminary hearing line-up shall make such request known to the District Attorney and the Magisterial District Judge at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the scheduled preliminary hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

When a case is at issue, the case may be ordered upon the next available arbitration list by filing with the Prothonotary an arbitration certificate of readiness on or before 45 days preceding the next arbitration schedule.

When a case is at issue, the case may be ordered upon the next available arbitration list by filing with the Prothonotary an arbitration certificate of readiness on or before 45 days preceding the next arbitration schedule.

CRITICAL

Absent compelling reasons, a preliminary hearing may not be scheduled during the first two days of jury selection or the first week of criminal trials in Schuylkill County.

Unless there are compelling reasons, no preliminary hearing shall be scheduled for a court case by any Magisterial District Judge during the first two days of jury selection or the first week of criminal court trials in Schuylkill County.

CRITICALCivil cases

The compensation petition must be filed at the same time as the Board of Viewers’ Report.

The Chairman of the Board of Viewers shall file a petition for compensation of the Viewers directed to the President Judge at the time the Report of the Board of Viewers is filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

You must file with the Court a verification regarding any criminal record or abuse history regarding you and anyone living in your household on or before the initial in-person contact with the Court (including, but not limited to, a conference with a conference officer or judge or conciliation) but not later than 30 days after service of the complaint or petition.

You must file with the Court a verification regarding any criminal record or abuse history regarding you and anyone living in your household on or before the initial in-person contact with the Court (including, but not limited to, a conference with a conference officer or judge or conciliation) but not later than 30 days after service of the complaint or petition.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Submit the reports and necessary A.R.D. forms by the negotiated-plea paperwork cutoff date established by the published Court Calendar.

All such reports shall be submitted along with the necessary A.R.D. forms to the Criminal Court Administrator on the cutoff date for submission of paperwork for negotiated pleas as established by the published Court Calendar.

CRITICALCivil cases

A petition for allowance of a jury must be filed within ten days after the action is at issue unless the Court extends the time upon a rule to show cause.

(f) A petition for the allowance of a jury shall be filed within ten (10) days after the action is at issue, unless the Court, upon a rule to show cause, shall extend the time.

CRITICALCivil cases

No further action may be taken in an ejectment action until 20 days after publication.

No further action can be taken until twenty (20) days after the date of publication.

CRITICAL

The Respondent must deposit the payment when filing the Answer.

(1) Respondent shall deposit said payment upon the filing of the Answer and Petitioner shall deposit said payment within 20 days after service of the Answer.

CRITICAL

In an inactive civil matter, action must be taken or a written objection docketed before the general call to avoid the prescribed dismissal with prejudice.

If no action is taken or no written objection is docketed in such a matter prior to the commencement of the general call, the Prothonotary shall strike the matter from the list and enter an order as of course dismissing the matter with prejudice for failure to prosecute, under the provisions of this rule.

CRITICALCivil cases

A party opposing exceptions must file an opposition brief within 20 days after service of the exceptions.

Any party opposing exceptions to the hearing officer’s report shall, within twenty (20) days after being served with exceptions, file a brief in opposition thereto and serve the opposing parties with a copy thereof.

CRITICAL

A motion for reconsideration must be filed within 20 days of the decree's signing to prevent the decree from becoming final.

the Decree of Confirmation Nisi so entered is FINAL unless a motion for reconsideration is filed within 20 days of the date signed.

CRITICALCivil cases

A motion seeking additional evidence must be filed no later than the date the moving party's brief is due.

If any party believes that the proper consideration of the appeal requires the presentation of additional evidence, that party shall, on or before the date when that party's brief is due, file a written motion, in compliance with Sch.R.C.P. 208.1 et seq., and shall be accompanied by the praecipe mandated by Sch.R.C.P. 205.2(b), setting forth specifically the nature of the proposed additional testimony and the reasons why such testimony is necessary for the proper consideration of the appeal.

CRITICALCivil cases

(d) In cases where an answer has been filed, each party shall file of record a brief in support of their respective position within twenty (20) days of the date of filing the

(d) In cases where an answer has been filed, each party shall file of record a brief in support of their respective position within twenty (20) days of the date of filing the

CRITICALCivil cases

A party raising exceptions must request a transcript of all testimony within five days after filing the exceptions.

Within five (5) days after the filing of exceptions to the Master’s report, the party raising exceptions shall request a transcript of all the testimony pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 5000.5, and shall thereupon make a deposit with the court reporter for the cost of the transcript pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 5000.6.

CRITICALCivil cases

Written exceptions to the Master's report must be filed within 20 days after the report is filed.

You are hereby notified that written exceptions to the report of the Master must be filed with the Prothonotary within twenty (20) days from the date of filing of the report or a final decree may be entered by the Court without further notice.

CRITICALCivil cases

Within five days after receiving service of the contempt petition and praecipe, the responding party must submit the required report to the Court Administrator.

Upon receipt of service of a petition for contempt and the praecipe for transmittal the responding party shall, within five (5) days, submit a written report to the Court Administrator estimating the time required for presentation of respondent's case and a list of witnesses to be called.

CRITICAL

New accounts must be submitted for audit on the first Wednesday of each month, as advertised under Sch. Co. O.C. Rule 2.5.

(a) New accounts shall be submitted for audit on the first Wednesday of each month, as advertised pursuant to Sch. Co. O.C. Rule 2.5.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must file the praecipe within ten days after sending the client notice and serve a copy on all other parties as with any other pleading.

The praecipe shall be filed within ten (10) days after notice is sent to the client, and a copy of the praecipe shall be served as any other pleading on all other parties.

CRITICAL

Deadline

10 business days

To seek review, complete the requestor section and submit the entire form to the custodian within 10 business days of the response’s mailing date.

If you wish to seek review of the decision set forth above, please complete this section and submit this entire form to the custodian within 10 business days of the mailing date of the response.

CRITICAL

Appraisers must file the appraisal with the Clerk within 30 days of appointment.

(1) The appraisers shall, within 30 days after their appointment, file with the Clerk an appraisal of the property claimed, and written notice of such filing shall be given to the personal representative and to the next of kin, or, if there be neither personal representative nor next of kin, to the Attorney General.

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

5 business days

The Hearing Officer must file a report with a support-order recommendation within five business days after testimony.

Within five (5) business days following the taking of testimony, the Hearing Officer shall file with the court a report containing a recommendation with respect to the entry of an order of support.

CRITICALCivil cases

The respondent must file an answer to the petition within 20 days of service.

(2) The respondent shall file an answer to the petition within twenty (20) days of service upon the respondent;

CRITICALCivil cases

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

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

The restricted account must be created and the affidavit filed within 30 days of the order.

Counsel for petitioners is ORDERED to cause the restricted account to be created and to file an affidavit of deposit of minor’s funds within thirty (30) days hereof.

CRITICALCivil cases

Transcription costs must be paid within 30 days after exceptions are filed.

The transcription costs shall be paid within thirty (30) days of the date of filing exceptions.

CRITICALCivil cases

A request to recuse an appointed Board member must be submitted to the Office of the Court Administrator 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 reasons the Board member should not act an arbitrator.

CRITICALCivil cases

A party opposing exceptions must file an opposition brief within 20 days after service of the exceptions.

Any party opposing exceptions to the hearing officer’s report shall, within twenty (20) days after being served with exceptions, file a brief in opposition thereto and serve the opposing parties with a copy thereof.

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

72 hours

Arrangements for accessibility or reasonable accommodations must be made at least 72 hours before a hearing or other court business.

For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court.

CRITICALCivil cases

The intervenor must file a Certificate of Service with the Prothonotary within five days after filing the Notice of Intervention.

Intervenor shall file a Certificate of Service with the Prothonotary within five (5) days of the filing of Notice of Intervention, certifying that the Notice of Intervention was served in accordance with (c) above.

CRITICAL

When a defendant is released under this Rule, the complaint must be filed within five days of release.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

48 hours

The party seeking support must file one certified copy and two photocopies of the pleading with the Domestic Relations Section within 48 hours after first filing it in the Prothonotary's office.

(1) One (1) certified copy and two (2) photocopies of the pleading in which child or spousal support is claimed shall be filed by the party seeking such relief with the Domestic Relations Section within forty-eight (48) hours of its first filing in the Prothonotary's office.

CRITICAL

The Records Manager must respond to a written access request within 10 business days of receiving it.

(4) The Records Manager shall respond to the request within 10 business days of receipt of the written request by one of the following manners:

CRITICALCriminal cases

The District Attorney must file the Information within the ten days preceding arraignment.

The District Attorney shall file the Information within ten (10) days preceding the date of arraignment.

CRITICAL

Opposing counsel must file the required written report within 20 days after the moving party files the praecipe to transmit.

In matters requiring a non-jury trial or hearing, opposing counsel is required to file a report in WRITING with the Clerk within 20 days of the moving party’s filing of the praecipe to transmit, (1) listing the names of the witnesses they will use at trial or hearing; and (2) an estimate of time required to present their case.

CRITICAL

The account Certificate must be filed before the date set for submission of accounts to the Court for adjudication and confirmation.

Prior to the date for submission of accounts to the Court for adjudication and confirmation, a Certificate shall be filed by counsel for the accountant

CRITICALCivil cases

Defendant's brief will be filed with the objections and plaintiff's brief shall be filed 3 days before any scheduled hearing.

Defendant's brief will be filed with the objections and plaintiff's brief shall be filed 3 days before any scheduled hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

The moving party must file a supporting brief within 20 days after filing exceptions.

The moving party shall, within twenty (20) days of filing the exceptions, file a brief in support of said exceptions.

CRITICALCivil cases

File the verification by the initial in-person contact with the Court and no later than 30 days after service of the complaint or petition.

You must file with the Court a verification regarding any criminal record or abuse history regarding you and anyone living in your household on or before the initial in-person contact with the Court (including, but not limited to, a conference with a conference officer or judge or conciliation) but not later than 30 days after service of the complaint or petition.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must provide the court with an Affidavit of Deposit of Minor’s Funds within 30 days from the order date.

A provision that counsel shall provide the court with an Affidavit of Deposit of Minor’s Funds within thirty (30) days from the date of the order.

WARNINGCivil cases

The Domestic Relations Master may move for an Associate Master to be appointed in his place within ten days after service of the appointment order, for cause shown.

(i) Within ten (10) days of being served by the Court with the order of Master's appointment, the Domestic Relations Master may move the Court to have an Associate Domestic Relations Master appointed in his place for cause shown.

WARNINGCivil cases

Deadline

24 hours

If an incarcerated party elects neither telephone participation nor a writ, the party may submit an informal brief setting out a custody proposal at least 24 hours before the conference, and it will be considered at the conference.

IF YOU ELECT NEITHER APPROACH, YOU MAY SUBMIT AN INFORMAL BRIEF AT LEAST TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED CONFERENCE THAT SETS FORTH YOUR PROPOSAL REGARDING THE CUSTODIAL ISSUES REGARDING YOUR CHILD(REN). YOUR BRIEF WILL BE CONSIDERED AT THE TIME OF THE SCHEDULED CONFERENCE.

WARNINGCivil cases

The moving party should file a written response with the Prothonotary and Court Administrator within 10 days after objections are filed.

Upon receipt of the objections to a certificate of readiness, the moving party should file a written response with the Prothonotary and Court Administrator within 10 days of the date of filing of the objections and contemporaneously serve the response upon opposing counsel.

WARNING

Deadline

15 business days

A denial may be appealed in writing to the President Judge within 15 business days after the Records Manager mails the response.

Any denial of a written request for access may be appealed in writing within 15 business days of the mailing date of the written response by the Records Manager to the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas.

WARNINGCivil cases

appellant who shall, within 4 days after receipt of the notice of making the

appellant who shall, within 4 days after receipt of the notice of making the

WARNINGCivil cases

The opposing party may file an opposing memorandum within ten days.

The opposing party may within ten (10) days file an opposing memorandum.

WARNING

If the Records Manager gives an expected availability date, that date may not exceed 30 business days.

(iv) By notifying the requester in writing that the request has been received and the expected date that the information will be available, which shall not exceed 30 business days.

WARNING

The Court may require reports to be filed more frequently than the stated schedule.

The Court, in its discretion, may require that the report be filed more frequently.

WARNINGCivil cases

A motion may be treated as uncontested if no timely response is filed.

In the absence of a timely response, the motion may be treated as uncontested.

WARNING

Deadline

3 business days

The Criminal Court Administrator must forward the complaint to the respondent within three business days.

Within three (3) business days, the Criminal Court Administrator shall forward a copy of the complaint to the respondent constable, if the complaint is against a constable, or to any other respondent, if the complaint is by a constable.