Judge Scott Bittner
Judge • Court of Common Pleas of Somerset County, Pennsylvania
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Court-wideCourt-wide rules
Applies court-wideCourt of Common Pleas of Somerset County, Pennsylvania publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 90 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Filing Requirements
All 47- Applies to
- Interpreter waiver form
Court staff must complete the interpreter name or agency and service mode fields on the waiver form.
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- ADA request for reasonable accommodation
Anyone seeking an ADA accommodation must complete and submit the specified request form.
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- ADA accommodation application
An accommodation application must describe the disability and identify the specific accommodation requested.
Communication
All 12- Phone
- 814-445-1473
Contact First Deputy Beth Johnson by phone or email regarding the accommodation request.
- Phone
- 814-445-1473
After completing the form, send it to the Somerset County ADA Coordinator using the provided contact information.
Contact the ADA Coordinator for help completing the accommodation form.
Filing Timing
All 10Make accommodation requests as far in advance as possible and follow the court’s ADA Policy.
- 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.
- 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.
Fees
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- Transcript
Reduced transcript rates are available to requestors who qualify when the cost presents an economic hardship.
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- Transcript request
A deposit may be required in an amount determined by local rule.
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- Original transcript
Original transcript costs are $2.50 per page for ordinary delivery, $3.50 for expedited, $4.50 for daily, and $6.50 for same-day delivery.
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