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Court Policies & Procedures
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Americans With Disabilities Act
The Court of Common Pleas is required to comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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Arbitrations
Arbitration hearings are generally scheduled twice a month.
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Arguments
Oral arguments are scheduled by the Prothonotary’s Office and a briefing schedule issued to the parties.
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Continuances
Continuances must be presented in form of Motion for Continuance and presented to the Court during Motions Court, Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m.
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Courtroom Protocol
Regular Court sessions and trials are held in Courtroom Number 2 located on the 4th floor of the Courthouse Annex.
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Divorce Master Process
Upon filing a divorce action, any party may seek appointment of a Master by petitioning the Court and depositing a $500 deposit with the Prothonotary for payment of Master’s fees, and $200 with their attorney’s escrow account for payment of transcripts to Court Reporters.
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Filing Process / Fees
All actions shall be filed in the Office of the Prothonotary at the Courthouse Annex.
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Guardianships
Incapacitated person-Petition shall meet all requirements of 20 Pa. C.S.A 5511 and procedural rules under Rule 14 of the Orphans’ Court Rules.
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Language Access Plan
View information on the language access plans, complaint forms and more.
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Motions & Petitions
Motions and petitions are heard each Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m.
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PFA Process
An emergency Protection from Abuse Order may be sought from any Magisterial District Judge between 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. during weekdays and anytime during week ends.
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Pretrial Conferences
Pretrial conferences must be attended in person by trial counsel.
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Status Conferences
Status Conferences may be conducted via phone by making prior individual arrangements with Court Administration.
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Transcripts
Find out how to request a transcript.