Court of Common Pleas of Warren County, Pennsylvania Chambers Communication Rules

CRITICALCivil cases

A party seeking an expanded schedule because of case complexity must notify the Court Administrator within 10 days after entry of the Case Management Order to request a scheduling conference.

(b) If any party determines that the complexity of the case will require an expanded schedule, that party shall notify the Court Administrator within ten (10) days of the entry of the Case Management Order to request a scheduling conference.

CRITICAL

After filing an emergency motion, the moving party must notify the Prothonotary and Court Administrator and may ask the Court to consider it immediately.

(e) Emergency motions shall be governed by the above procedure, except that after filing, the moving party shall notify the Prothonotary and Court Administrator of the emergency situation and may request that the Court immediately consider the motion.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact the Court Administrator’s Office about accessibility and accommodations, and make all arrangements 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 the Court Administrator’s Office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the Court.

WARNING

Contact the Court Administrator's Office for accessibility information and make accommodation arrangements at least 72 hours before a hearing or other business before the Court.

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

WARNINGCivil cases

The party requesting a scheduling conference must notify all counsel and pro se parties of its date, time, and place.

It shall be the responsibility of the party requesting a scheduling conference to notify all counsel and any parties proceeding pro se, of the date, time, and a place of the scheduling conference.

WARNING

Contact the Court Administrator’s Office about accommodations, and make all arrangements 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 the Court Administrator’s Office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the Court.

WARNING

Contact

Phone

People who need disability accommodations are asked to notify the office by phone 72 hours before their hearing or scheduled business.

If you are disabled and require special accommodations, please notify the office 72 hours in advance of the date of your hearing/business by calling (814) - (number of specific court office)

WARNING

Requests for copies of filed transcripts must be directed to Court Administration.

Any requests for copies of filed transcripts shall be directed to Court Administration.

WARNING

Withdrawal requests requiring court approval must comply with Pa. R.C.P. 1012 and L208.3(a); if unopposed, they need not be scheduled for argument and may be presented in chambers.

Requests to withdraw appearance which require court approval shall comply with Pa. R.C.P. 1012 and with L208.3(a), except that said motions, when not contested by the opposing party, need not be scheduled for argument but may be presented in chambers.

WARNING

A party who believes the case needs an expanded schedule may request a scheduling conference by contacting the Court Administrator within 10 days of the order.

If any party determines that the complexity of the case requires an expanded schedule, the party may request a scheduling conference by contacting the Court Administrator within 10 days of the date of this order.

WARNINGCivil cases

The Stay remains in effect until September 22, 2025, unless the Office of Attorney General notifies the Court before then that its network has been restored.

It is further ORDERED that the Stay shall remain in effect until September 22, 2025 unless the Office of Attorney General notifies the Court before September 22, 2025 that its network has been restored.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Contact

Phone

Public Defender clients must keep their current address and a reachable telephone number on file, and must immediately report an address change by calling the listed county number.

Keep us informed at all times of your current address. If you move, notify us immediately by calling (814) _________ for Forest County or (814) ________ for Warren County. Keep us informed at all times of your telephone number or a telephone number of a person who will take messages and promptly relay them to you.

WARNINGCriminal cases

A defendant proceeding in forma pauperis must continue to inform the court of financial improvement that would enable payment of costs.

A defendant permitted to proceed in forma pauperis has a continuing obligation to inform the court of improvement in his/her financial circumstances which will enable the defendant to pay costs.

WARNING

Contact the Court Administrator’s Office about accommodations, and make all arrangements at least 72 hours before a hearing or other court business.

disabled individuals having business before the Court, please contact the Court Administrator's Office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the Court.

WARNING

The Court may allow argument by telephone or videoconference if counsel promptly requests electronic participation in writing to the Court Administrator; the requesting party bears the cost unless the Court provides otherwise.

(b) The Court, in its discretion, may hear any argument by telephone or videoconference provided counsel has made a prompt request to participate electronically in writing to the Court Administrator. The party requesting the opportunity to participate electronically shall bear the cost thereof, unless the Court provides otherwise.

WARNING

A petitioner seeking appointed counsel agrees to inform the Court and appointed counsel of financial improvements that may enable payment of attorney's fees.

I agree that I have a continuing obligation to inform the Court and my court appointed counsel of any improvement in my financial circumstances which then may enable me to pay attorney's fees.

WARNINGCivil cases

After consulting with the Court, the Court Administrator must notify the individual of the filing deficiency.

The Court Administrator, after consulting with the Court, shall notify the individual of the deficiency in the filing.

INFOCriminal cases

Contact

Phone

A client unsure whether to attend as shown on the tracking sheet should call the county number so the administrative assistant can confirm the required dates.

If you look at your tracking sheet and are not sure if you are to come or not, call (814)_________ for Forest County or (814)_________ for Warren County and the administrative assistant will check your file and confirm the date(s) you are to be here.

INFO

Contact

Phone to clerk

If necessary, an officer may verify the protection order by phone or radio with the appropriate police department, county control, or the Prothonotary’s office.

If necessary, the officer may verify the existence of said order by phone or radio with the appropriate police department, county control or the Prothonotary's office).

INFO

Contact

Letter fax

The listed fax number is provided for the reasonable-accommodation request process.

Fax: (814) 728-3452

INFO

Accommodation requests are recommended as soon as possible and at least three business days before scheduled participation.

If you require an accommodation under the ADA, it is recommended that you make your request as soon as possible or at least three(3) business days before your scheduled participation in any court proceeding or UJS program or activity.

INFO

For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations, contact the Court Administrator's Office.

For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the Court, please contact the Court Administrator's Office.

INFO

Contact

Email

The listed email address is provided for the reasonable-accommodation request process.

Email: lcritzer@warren-county.net

INFO

Contact

Phone

Phone

(814) 728-3530

The listed phone number is provided for the reasonable-accommodation request process.

Phone: (814) 728-3530

INFO

Phone

(814) 728-3530

To request an accommodation for completing the form or an alternate format, contact the Court Administrator at the listed address, phone number, fax number, or email address.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this form, or need this form in an alternate format, please contact: Court Administrator, 204 Fourth Avenue, Warren, PA 16365 Phone: (814) 728-3530, Fax: (814) 728-3452 email: lcritzer@warren-county.net.

INFOCriminal cases

A defendant may submit a timely written complaint about a Probation/Parole supervision rights violation first to the Chief Probation/Parole Officer and then to the Judge if the matter is not satisfactorily resolved.

If the defendant believes that his/her rights have been violated as a result of Probation/Parole supervision, the defendant may submit a timely complaint in writing, first to the Chief Probation/Parole Officer and then to the Judge at the Forest/Warren County Courthouse in Tionesta/Warren, Pennsylvania, if the matter is not satisfactorily resolved.

INFO

Contact the ADA Coordinator for assistance completing the accommodation request form.

If you need assistance completing this form, contact the ADA Coordinator.