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

WARNING

Make accommodation requests as far in advance as possible and follow the court’s ADA Policy.

Requests for accommodation should be made as far in advance as possible and in accordance with this court’s ADA Policy.

CRITICAL

Deadline

5 business days

When multiple custodians are involved, the custodian at the proceeding’s conclusion must file all submitted exhibits and the index within five business days after the proceeding concludes.

The custodian at the conclusion of the proceeding shall file with the appropriate records office all submitted exhibits and index of exhibits within five (5) business days of the conclusion of the proceeding.

CRITICALCourt notice

An excuse application must be received at least ten days before the session begins.

Said excuse application must be received ten (10) days prior to date of the session beginning.

CRITICAL

Deadline

5 business days

A sole custodian must file all submitted exhibits and the index with the appropriate records office within five business days after the proceeding concludes.

(a) If only one custodian is involved with a proceeding, he or she shall file with the appropriate records office all submitted exhibits and index of exhibits within five (5) business days of the conclusion of the proceeding.

CRITICAL

Deadline

15 calendar days

If the response does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant may appeal to the President Judge or designee within 15 calendar days after receiving the response.

If the response to the complaint does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant may appeal the decision within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the response to the President Judge or his/her designee.

CRITICAL

Deadline

60 calendar days

A complaint should be submitted as soon as possible and no later than 60 calendar days after the alleged violation.

The complaint should be submitted as soon as possible but no later than sixty (60) calendar days after the alleged violation.

WARNING

Deadline

15 calendar days

The President Judge or designee will meet with the complainant within 15 calendar days after receiving the appeal.

Within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the appeal, the President Judge or his/her designee will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions.

WARNING

Deadline

15 calendar days

The President Judge or designee will provide a written final resolution within 15 calendar days after the meeting and, where appropriate, in an accessible format.

Within fifteen (15) calendar days after the meeting, the President Judge or his/her designee will respond in writing, and, where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, with a final resolution of the complaint.

WARNING

Deadline

15 calendar days

The ADA Coordinator will investigate the complaint, including meeting with the complainant, within 15 calendar days of receiving it.

Within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of the complaint, Tammy Escalera, the ADA Coordinator will investigate the complaint, including, meeting with the individual seeking an accommodation, either in person or via telephone, to discuss the complaint and the possible resolutions.

WARNING

Deadline

15 calendar days

The ADA Coordinator or designee will respond in writing within 15 calendar days after the meeting and, where appropriate, in an accessible format.

Within fifteen (15) calendar days of the meeting, Tammy Escalera, the ADA Coordinator or his designated individual will respond in writing, and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, such as large print, Braille, or audio.