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Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Gregory J. Hammond

Judge • Court of Common Pleas of Warren County, Pennsylvania

Adjournments

Court-wide

Request must include

Reason for Request
48Hoursnotice
Reason for Request
Number of Previous Requests

Communication

Court-wide
Email
lcritzer@warren-county.net
Phone
(814) 728-3530
Scheduling
Fax
(814) 728-3452

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Court of Common Pleas of Warren County, Pennsylvania publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 444 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Court official verification

    The verifying official must retain a copy in the court case file and provide the original to the service provider for billing.

  • Applies to
    Reasonable accommodation request form

    To request a reasonable accommodation, please complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form (Appendix A) and return it to: Court Administrator 204 Fourth Avenue Warren, PA 16365

  • Applies to
    Reasonable accommodation request form

    The accommodation request form includes a certification, signature, and date fields for the requestor.

Filing Timing

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  • Deadline
    60 calendar days

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

  • Deadline
    15 calendar days

    The ADA Coordinator or designee will investigate the complaint within 15 calendar days after receiving it, including meeting with the complainant in person or by telephone.

  • Deadline
    15 calendar days

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

Service

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  • A copy of each written appearance must be forwarded to the District Attorney’s office.

  • After completion of the Criminal Case Scheduling Form, the defendant must receive a copy, the District Attorney must retain a copy, and present defense counsel must also receive a copy.

  • Applies to
    Waiver of arraignment

    A copy of the waiver must be served on the District Attorney.

Fees

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  • A defendant permitted to proceed in forma pauperis need not pay court or Clerk of Courts costs or fees imposed or authorized by Act of Assembly or general rule.

  • Applicable filing fees must be paid through the Clerk of Courts’ procedures when due and in the amount required, unless the party has In Forma Pauperis status.

  • The Clerk may not confirm a confirmation or decree until all expenses and Auditor’s or Master’s fees are paid to the Clerk, after which the Clerk pays the expenses and remaining fee to the Auditor or Master.

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