Pennsylvania Court Rules
Pennsylvania Court Rules
✓ current as of July 2026Full text of 1,914 rules across 4 sets, cross-linked with Pennsylvania case law.
Pa. R. Crim. P. 326 rules
- Scope of Rules.
- Purpose, Application, and Construction of Rules.
- Citing the Criminal Procedural Rules.
- Citation of Authorities.
- Definitions.
- Design of Forms.
- Local Rules.
- Continuances in Summary and Court Cases.
- Contents of Subpoena.
- Habeas Corpus Venue.
- Defects in Form, Content, or Procedure.
- Special Orders Governing Widely-Publicized or Sensational Cases.
- Public Discussion of Pending or Imminent Criminal Litigation by Court Personnel.
- Publicity, Broadcasting, and Recording of Proceedings.
- Criminal Case File and Docket Entries.
- Confidential Information and Confidential Documents. Certification.
- Orders and Court Notices: Filing; Service; and Docket Entries.
- Recording and Transcribing Court Proceedings.
- General Supervisory Powers of President Judge.
- Coverage: Issuing Warrants; Preliminary Arraignments and Summary Trials; and Setting and Accepting Bail.
- Court Fees Prohibited For Two-Way Simultaneous Audio-Visual Communication.
- Use of Two-Way Simultaneous Audio-Visual Communication in Criminal Proceedings.
- Attorneys—Appearances and Withdrawals.
- Waiver of Counsel.
- Appointment of Counsel.
- Application for the Assignment of Counsel.
- In Forma Pauperis. [Reserved].
- Venue; Transfer of Proceedings.
- Location of Proceedings Before Issuing Authority.
- Temporary Assignment of Issuing Authorities.
- Powers of Temporarily Assigned Issuing Authorities.
- Objections to Venue.
- Transcript of Proceedings Before Issuing Authority.
- Contempt Proceedings Before Magisterial District Judges and Pittsburgh Magistrates Court Judges.
- Appeals from Contempt Adjudications by Magisterial District Judges and Pittsburgh Magistrates Court Judges.
- Procedures Governing Defaults in Payment of Fine Imposed as Punishment for Contempt.
- Bench Warrants.
- Bench Warrant Procedures When Witness is Under Age of 18 Years.
- Who May Issue.
- Purpose of Warrant.
- Approval of Search Warrant Applications by Attorney for the Commonwealth—Local Option.
- Requirements for Issuance.
- Person to Serve Warrant.
- Contents of Search Warrant.
- Contents of Application for Search Warrant.
- Manner of Entry Into Premises.
- Copy of Warrant; Receipt for Seized Property
- Return With Inventory.
- Return of Papers to Clerk.
- Sealing Search Warrant Affidavits.
- Dissemination of Search Warrant Information.
- Motion and Order for Investigating Grand Jury.
- Summoning Investigating Grand Jurors.
- Composition and Organization of the investigating Grand Jury.
- Administering Oath to Stenographer.
- Administering Oath to Court Personnel.
- Administering Oath to Grand Jury and Foreman.
- Charge to Investigating Grand Jury.
- Administering Oath to Witness.
- Recording of Proceedings Before Investigating Grand Jury.
- Control of Investigating Grand Jury Transcript/Evidence.
- Disclosure of Testimony Before Investigating Grand Jury.
- Who May be Present During Session of an Investigating Grand Jury.
- Applicability of Investigating Grand Jury Rules.
- Summoning Jurors for Statewide or Regional Investigating Grand Juries.
- Providing Prospective Jurors for Statewide of Regional Investigating Grand Juries.
- Location of Statewide of Regional Investigating Grand Juries.
- Venue.
- Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in Summary Cases.
- Procedures for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in Summary Cases Before the Minor Judiciary.
- Procedures for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in Summary Cases in the Court of Common Pleas—Local Option.
- Motion for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition.
- Application Process and Notice of Motion by Attorney for the Commonweatlh.
- Hearing, Explanation of Program.
- Hearing, Manner of Proceeding.
- Deferring Action Upon Admission to Program Before Information.
- Deferring Adjudication of the Charges Upon Admission to Program After Information.
- Conditions of the Program.
- Procedure Upon Refusal to Accept The Conditions.
- Procedure on Charge of Violation of Conditions.
- Procedure for Obtaining Order for Dismissal Upon Successful Completion of the Program.
- Procedure for Expungement Upon Successful Completion of ARD Program.
- Means of Instituting Proceedings In Summary Cases.
- Means of Instituting Proceedings in Summary Cases Charging Parking Violations.
- Persons Who Shall Use Citations.
- Contents of Citation.
- Issuance of Citation.
- Procedure Following Issuance of Citation.
- Pleas in Response to Citation.
- Not Guilty Pleas—Notice of Trial.
- Guilty Pleas.
- Filing of Citation.
- Procedures Following Filing of Citation—Issuance of Summons.
- Pleas in Response to Summons.
- Not Guilty Pleas—Notice of Trial.
- Guilty Pleas.
- Filing of Complaint.
- Procedure Following Filing of Complaint—Issuance of Summons.
- Pleas in Response to Summons.
- Not Guilty Pleas—Notice of Trial.
- Guilty Pleas.
- Issuance of Warrant.
- Procedure When Defendant Arrested With Warrant.
- Arrest Without Warrant.
- Procedure Following Arrest Without Warrant.
- Motions [Reserved].
- Service.
- Collateral.
- Joinder of Offenses and Defendants.
- Trial in Summary Cases.
- Trial in Defendant’s Absence.
- Default Procedures: Restitution, Fines, and Costs.
- Withdrawal of Charges in Summary Cases.
- Dismissal In Summary Cases Upon Satisfaction or Agreement.
- Notice of Appeal; Transmittal of Transcript and Associated Documents.
- Stays.
- Trial De Novo.
- Dismissal of Summary Cases Upon Satisfaction or by Agreement in the Court of Common Pleas.
- Procedures Related to License Suspension After Failure to Respond to Citation or Summons or Failure to Pay Fine and Costs.
- Disposition Report.
- Procedure for Obtaining Expungement in Summary Cases; Expungement Order.
- Procedure for Obtaining Expungement of Truancy Cases; Expungement Order.
- Procedure for Expungement of Acquittals in Summary Cases; Expungement Order.
- Preservation of Testimony After Institution of Criminal Proceedings.
- Preservation of Testimony by Videotape Recording.
- Instituting Proceedings in Court Cases.
- Complaint Procedures Generally.
- Contents of Complaint.
- Complaints: Joinder of Offenses and Defendants.
- Approval of Private Complaints.
- Approval of Police Complaints and Arrest Warrant Affidavits by Attorney for the Commonwealth—Local Option.
- Procedure Following Submission of Complaint to Issuing Authority.
- Use of Summons or Warrant of Arrest in Court Cases.
- Contents of Summons; Notice of Preliminary Hearing.
- Service of Summons; Proof of Service.
- Procedure in Court Cases Following Issuance of Summons.
- Requirements for Issuance; Dissemination of Arrest Warrant Information.
- Sealing of Arrest Warrant.
- Duplicate and Reissued Warrants of Arrest.
- Execution of Arrest Warrant.
- Procedure in Court Cases When Warrant of Arrest is Executed Within Judicial District of Issuance.
- Procedure in Court Cases When Warrant of Arrest is Executed Outside Judicial District of Issuance.
- Using Advanced Communication Technology in Court Cases When Warrant of Arrest is Executed Outside Judicial District of Issuance.
- Procedure in Court Cases Initiated by Arrest Without Warrant.
- Bail Before Verdict.
- Bail After Finding of Guilt.
- Detention of Witnesses.
- Release Criteria.
- Types of Release on Bail.
- Bail Bond.
- Conditions of Bail Bond.
- Nonmonetary Conditions of Release on Bail.
- Monetary Condition of Release on Bail.
- Modification of Bail Order Prior to Verdict.
- Duties and Powers of a Bail Agency.
- Qualifications of Surety.
- Substitution of Surety or Security.
- Increased Amount of Monetary Condition of Bail.
- Duration of Obligation.
- Receipt for Deposit; Return or Retention of Deposit.
- Procedures Upon Violation of Conditions: Revocation of Release and Forfeiture; Bail Pieces; Exoneration of Surety.
- Preliminary Arraignment.
- Waiver of Preliminary Hearing.
- Preliminary Hearing; Continuances.
- Disposition of Case at Preliminary Hearing.
- Reinstituting Charges Following Withdrawal or Dismissal.
- Witnesses: Compulsory Process.
- Dismissal Upon Satisfaction or Agreement.
- Transmittal of Transcript and Associated Documents.
- Amendment of Transcript in Court Cases.
- Compelling Transmission of Papers by Issuing Authority.
- Pleas of Guilty Before Magisterial District Judge in Court Cases.
- Withdrawal of Charges Pending Before Issuing Authority.
- Transfer of Proceedings.
- Indicting Grand Jury.
- Summoning Panels of Grand Jurors.
- Proceeding by Indicting Grand Jury Without Preliminary Hearing.
- Composition and Organization of the Indicting Grand Jury.
- Challenges to Grand Jury and Grand Jurors.
- Duration of Indicting Grand Jury.
- Administering Oath to Grand Jury and Foreperson.
- Administration of Oath to Witnesses; Court Personnel.
- Recording of Testimony Before Indicting Grand Jury.
- Who May Be Present During Sessions of Indicting Grand Jury.
- Secrecy; Disclosure.
- Proceedings When Case Presented to Grand Jury.
- Waiver of Grand Jury Action.
- Procedures Following Execution of Warrant of Arrest Issued Following Indictment.
- Request for Bench Warrant.
- Information: Filing, Contents, Function.
- Withdrawal of Charges by Attorney for the Commonwealth.
- Copy of Information to be Furnished Defendant.
- Joinder of Offenses in Information.
- Amendment of Information.
- Presentation of Information Without Preliminary Hearing.
- Application of Indictment Statutes to Information.
- Notice of Alibi Defense.
- Notice of Defense of Insanity or Mental Infirmity; Notice of Expert Evidence of a Mental Condition.
- Examination of Defendant by Mental Health Expert.
- Pretrial Conference.
- Arraignment.
- Bill of Particulars.
- Pretrial Discovery and Inspection.
- Forensic Laboratory Report; Certification in Lieu of Expert Testimony.
- Motions and Answers.
- Filing and Service by Parties.
- Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers.
- Procedures Following Filing of Motion.
- Omnibus Pretrial Motion for Relief.
- Time for Omnibus Pretrial Motion and Service.
- Disposition of Pretrial Motions.
- Suppression of Evidence.
- Joinder—Trial of Separate Indictments or Informations.
- Severance of Offenses or Defendants.
- Motion for Change of Venue or Change of Venire.
- Nolle Prosequi.
- Court Dismissal Upon Satisfaction or Agreement.
- Motion for Dismissal.
- Motion for Return of Property.
- Pretrial Disposition of Summary Offenses Joined with Misdemeanor, Felony, or Murder Charges.
- Pleas and Plea Agreements.
- Withdrawal of Plea of Guilty or Nolo Contendere.
- Mandatory Status Conference.
- Motion Requesting Transfer from Criminal Proceedings to Juvenile Proceedings.
- Procedures Following the Filing of a Motion Requesting Transfer from Criminal Proceedings to Juvenile Proceedings.
- Place of Detention During Procedures for Transfer from Criminal Proceedings to Juvenile Proceedings Pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 6322.
- Prompt Trial.
- Presence of Judge.
- Presence of the Defendant.
- Exceptions.
- Opening Statements and Closing Arguments.
- Mistrial.
- Challenges to Sufficiency of Evidence.
- Challenges to the Weight of the Evidence.
- Motion for Judgment of Acquittal After Discharge of Jury.
- Waiver of Jury Trial.
- Procedure When Jury Trial is Waived.
- Time for Court Action Following Non-Jury Trial.
- Juror Qualification Form, Lists of Trial Jurors, and Challenge to the Array.
- Preliminary Instructions to Prospective and Selected Jurors.
- Sanctions for Use of Prohibited Electronic Devices.
- Examination and Challenges of Trial Jurors.
- Juror Information Questionnaire.
- Examination and Challenges of Alternate Trial Jurors.
- Number of Peremptory Challenges.
- Exhaustion of the Jury Panel.
- Swearing the Trial Jury to Hear the Cause.
- Agreement to be Tried by Fewer Than Twelve Jurors.
- Sequestration of Trial Jurors.
- View by Jury.
- Note Taking by Jurors.
- Seating and Retention of Alternate Jurors.
- Material Permitted in Possession of the Jury.
- Request for Instructions, Charge to the Jury, and Preliminary Instructions.
- Verdicts.
- Sealed Verdict.
- Sentencing Judge.
- Pleas of Guilty to Multiple Offenses.
- Aids in Imposing Sentence.
- Disclosure of Pre-Sentence Reports.
- Procedure at Time of Sentencing.
- Imposition of Sentence.
- Restitution.
- Fines or Costs.
- Documents Transmitted to Prison.
- Violation of Probation, Intermediate Punishment, or Parole: Hearing and Disposition.
- Post-Sentencing Procedures; Appeal.
- Procedures for Commonwealth Challenges to Sentence; Sentencing Appeals.
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- Disposition Report to the Department of Transportation.
- Procedure for Obtaining Expungement in Court Cases; Expungement Order.
- Procedure for Expungement of Acquittals in Court Cases; Expungement Order.
- Procedure for Obtaining Order for Limited Access in Court Cases; Order for Limited Access.
- Applicability of Part A.
- Qualifications for Defense Counsel in Capital Cases.
- Notice of Aggravating Circumstances.
- Guilty Plea Procedure.
- Procedure When Jury Trial is Waived.
- No Sealed Verdict.
- Closing Arguments at Sentencing Hearing.
- Sentencing Verdict Slip.
- Form for Jury Sentencing Verdict Slip.
- Form for Trial Judge Sentencing Verdict Slip.
- Sentence.
- Post-Sentence Motion.
- Scope.
- Notice of Mental Retardation Precluding Imposition of Sentence of Death.
- Examination of the Defendant by Mental Health Expert.
- Optional Pretrial Hearing.
- Sentencing Procedures in Cases in which the Defendant’s Mental Retardation is Asserted.
- Form for Sentencing Verdict Slip in Cases in which the Defendant’s Mental Retardation is Asserted.
- Scope; Notice In Death Penalty Cases.
- Initiation of Post-Conviction Collateral Proceedings.
- Content of Petition for Post-Conviction Collateral Relief; Request for Discovery.
- Docketing and Assignment.
- Entry of Appearance and Appointment of Counsel; In Forma Pauperis.
- Amendment and Withdrawal of Petition for Post-Conviction Collateral Relief.
- Answer to Petition for Post-Conviction Collateral Relief.
- Disposition Without Hearing.
- Hearing.
- Procedures for Petitions in Death Penalty Cases: Stays of Execution of Sentence; Hearing; Disposition.
- Appeal.
- Scope of Rules.
- Disposition of Criminal Cases—Philadelphia Municipal Court.
- Procedure in Summary Cases.
- Procedure in Non-Summary Municipal Court Cases.
- Arraignment Prior to Trial.
- Pretrial Application for Relief.
- Notice of Right to Appeal or to Petition for Certiorari; Guilty Plea Challenge Procedure.
- Challenge to Guilty Plea.
- Contents of Notice of Appeal or Petition for Certiorari.
- Notice to Municipal Court Judge and Attorney for Commonwealth of Appeal or of Petition for Certiorari.
- Procedures for Trial De Novo.
- Bail.
- Recording and Transcribing Municipal Court Proceedings; Admissibility of Testimony at Trial De Novo.
- Prompt Trial—Municipal Court.
- Scope of Summary Municipal Court Traffic Division Rules.
- Institution of Proceedings in Summary Traffic Cases.
- Pleas in Response to Citation.
- Procedures When Defendant Arrested with Warrant.
- Collateral.
- Appointment of Counsel.
- Philadelphia Municipal Court Traffic Division Hearing Officers.
- Appeal from Summary Conviction.
- Abolition of Practice and Procedure Under Repealed Statutes.
- Suspension of Acts of Assembly.
Pa. R. Civ. P. 1141 rules
- Title and Citation of Rules.
- Effective Date. Application to Pending Actions.
- Definitions.
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- Bonds.
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- Application and Construction of Rules.
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- Agreements of Attorneys.
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- Pleadings and Other Legal Papers. Format.
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- Filing Legal Papers. Mailing. Personal Presentation by Attorney Not Necessary.
- Filing Legal Papers with the Prothonotary.
- Filing Pleadings and Other Legal Papers with the Prothonotary. Originals and Copies.
- Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers.
- Cover Sheet.
- Confidential Information and Confidential Documents. Certification.
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- Petition. Definition. Content. Form.
- Answer.
- Verification.
- Rule to Show Cause. Alternative Procedures. Exception.
- Rule to Show Cause. Discretionary Issuance. Stay. Form of Order. Rule Inapplicable to Petition to Strike Default Judgment.
- Rule to Show Cause. Issuance as of Course. Stay. Form of Order.
- Procedure After Issuance of Rule to Show Cause.
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- Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony Which Relies Upon Novel Scientific Evidence
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- Motion. Definition. Scope.
- Motion. Form. Content.
- Alternative Procedures.
- Initial Consideration of Motion. Court Orders. Issues of Disputed Fact.
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- Form of Briefs.
- Oral Arguments.
- Pre-Trial Conference.
- Civil actions to be tried by jury. Notice of earliest trial date. Time for completing discovery and filing pre-trial statement.
- Civil actions to be tried by jury. Pre-trial statement. Content. Sanctions.
- Pre-Trial Conference.
- Applicability of Rules. Eminent Domain
- Settlement Conference.
- Settlement Conference. Form of Order.
- Consolidation, Severance and Transfer of Actions and Issues within a County. Actions for Wrongful Death and Survival Actions.
- Coordination of Actions in Different Counties.
- Preferences on Trial Lists.
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- Grounds for Continuance.
- Costs on Continuance.
- Party not Ready when Case is Called for Trial.
- View of Premises.
- Challenge to the Array.
- Preliminary Instructions to Prospective and Selected Jurors.
- Sanctions for Violation of Rule 220.1.
- Voir Dire of Jurors.
- Peremptory Challenges.
- Attorneys as Witnesses.
- Conduct of the Trial. Generally.
- Conduct of the Trial. Trial by Jury.
- Conduct of the Jury Trial. Juror Note Taking.
- Conduct of the Trial. Actions for Bodily Injury or Death. Jury Instructions on Noneconomic Loss.
- Regulation of Order of Proof.
- Summing Up.
- Points for Charge. Motion for Directed Verdict.
- Exceptions.
- Post-Trial Relief.
- Court en Banc.
- Transcript of Testimony.
- Entry of Judgment upon Praecipe of a Party.
- Testimony as to Misconduct of a Juror.
- Discontinuance.
- Settlement Funds. Failure to Deliver. Sanctions.
- Petition to Transfer Structured Settlement Payment Rights.
- Voluntary Nonsuit.
- Compulsory Nonsuit at Trial.
- Termination of Inactive Cases.
- Second Action.
- Counterclaim. Termination of Plaintiff’s Action.
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- Frivolous Litigation. Pro Se Plaintiff. Motion to Dismiss.
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- Subpoena to Attend and Testify.
- Subpoena. Issuance. Service. Compliance. Fees. Prisoners.
- Notice to Attend. Notice to Produce.
- Subpoena. Notice to Attend. Notice to Produce. Relief from Compliance. Motion to Quash.
- Failure to Comply with Subpoena. Notice to Attend or Notice to Produce.
- Form of Subpoena.
- Form of Notice to Attend.
- Form of Notice to Produce.
- Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt of Subpoena by Mail.
- Notice to Attorney General. Constitutionality of Statute. Charitable Bequest or Trust.
- Notice by Prothonotary of Entry of Order or Judgment.
- Notice of Praecipe for Final Judgment.
- Notice of Praecipe for Entry of Judgment of Non Pros for Failure to File Complaint or by Default for Failure to Plead.
- Agreement to Extend Time to Plead Following Notice of Intention to Enter Judgment. Judgment of Non Pros or by Default.
- Relief from Judgment of Non Pros or by Default.
- Form of Notice of Praecipe to Enter Judgment of Non Pros.
- Form of Notice of Praecipe to Enter Judgment by Default.
- Form of Agreement to Extend Time.
- Damages for Delay in an Action for Bodily Injury, Death or Property Damage.
- Local Rules.
- Pleadings and Legal Papers. Local Rules 205.2(a) and 205.2(b).
- Petitions. Rule to Show Cause. Local Rules 206.1(a) and 206.4(c).
- Motions. Local Rules 208.2(c), 208.2(d), 208.2(e), 208.3(a) and 208.3(b).
- Briefs. Local Rule 210.
- Preliminary Objections. Local Rule 1028(c).
- Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. Local Rule 1034(a).
- Motion for Summary Judgment. Local Rule 1035.2(a).
- Local Rules. Promulgation. Publication. Effective Date.
- Electronic Filing. Local Rule 205.4.
- In Forma Pauperis.
- Citation of Authorities.
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- Modification of Time.
- Authority of Individual Judge.
- Scope of Chapter.
- Person to Make Service.
- Provisions for All Courts of the First Judicial District.
- Time for Service. Reissuance, Reinstatement, and Substitution of Original Process.
- Manner of Service. Acceptance of Service.
- Service by Mail.
- Service Outside the Commonwealth.
- Return of Service.
- Real Property Actions.
- Actions for Support.
- Actions for Custody, Partial Custody and Visitation. Actions for Divorce or Annulment of Marriage.
- Minors.
- Incapacitated Persons.
- The Commonwealth and Political Subdivisions.
- Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations.
- Corporations and Similar Entities.
- Additional Defendants.
- Service Pursuant to Special Order of Court. Publication.
- Service of Legal Papers Other than Original Process.
- Service on Minors or Incapacitated Persons.
- Acts of Assembly Not Suspended. Abolition of Practice and Procedure Under Repealed Statutes.
- Definition. Scope.
- Authority of Attorney.
- Waiver of Rules. Extension of Time.
- Venue. Change of Venue.
- Commencement of Action.
- Jury Trial. Demand. Waiver.
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- Service.
- Reissuance, Reinstatement and Substitution of Writ or Complaint.
- Acceptance of Service.
- Entry of Appearance. Withdrawal of Appearance. Notice.
- Admission Pro Hac Vice. Motion. Content.
- Sheriff’s Return.
- Pleadings Allowed.
- Caption.
- Notice to Defend. Form.
- Contents of Pleadings. General and Specific Averments.
- Pleading More Than One Cause of Action. Alternative Pleading. Failure to Join. Bar.
- Claim for Relief. Determination of Amount in Controversy.
- Paragraphing.
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- Scope. Signing of Documents. Representations to the Court. Violation.
- Motion for Sanctions.
- Sanctions upon Rule to Show Cause.
- Sanctions.
- Verification.
- Endorsement.
- Time for Filing. Notice to Plead.
- Service of Copies.
- Preliminary Objections.
- Denials. Effect of Failure to Deny.
- New Matter.
- Counterclaim.
- Cross-claim.
- Waiver of Defenses. Exceptions. Suggestion of Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction or Failure to Join Indispensable Party.
- Amendment.
- Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings.
- Motion for Summary Judgment.
- Motion for Summary Judgment. Definition.
- Motion.
- Response. Judgment for Failure to Respond.
- Affidavits.
- Procedure When Judgment Is Denied or Is Not Rendered Upon the Whole Case.
- Dismissal Upon Affidavit of Noninvolvement.
- Reinstatement of Claim Dismissed Upon Affidavit of Noninvolvement.
- Judgment Upon Default or Admission. Assessment of Damages.
- Trial Without Jury.
- Case Submitted on Stipulated Facts.
- Abolition of Case Stated.
- Equitable Relief. Advisory Verdict by Jury.
- Entry of Judgment Upon Praecipe of a Party.
- Suspension of Acts of Assembly.
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- Asbestos Litigation. Special Provisions.
- Civil Action. Alternative Procedure.
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- Professional Liability Actions. Scope. Definition.
- Complaint.
- Certificate of Merit.
- Responsive Pleading.
- Discovery
- Notice of Intent to Enter Judgment of Non Pros for Failure to File Certificate of Merit. Motion to Determine Necessity to File Certificate. Form of Notice.
- Entry of Judgment of Non Pros for Failure to File Certification. Form of Praecipe.
- Motion to Strike. Defect of Certificate of Merit.
- Sanctions.
- Certificate of Merit. Form.
- Notice of Intent to Enter Judgment of Non Pros for Failure to File a Written Statement from an Appropriate Licensed Professional. Form of Notice.
- Entry of Judgment of Non Pros for Failure to File a Written Statement from an Appropriate Licensed Professional. Form of Praecipe.
- Medical Professional Liability Actions. Legal Papers. Cap tion.
- Medical Professional Liability Actions. Motion for Settle ment Conference or Mediation.
- Medical Professional Liability Actions. Expert Reports.
- Requests for Production of Expert Reports. Responses. General Provisions.
- Defendant’s Request to Plaintiff for Production of Expert Reports. Response.
- Plaintiff’s Request to Defendant or Additional Defendant for Production of Expert Reports. Response.
- Defendant’s or Additional Defendant’s Request to Another Defendant or Additional Defendant for Production of Expert Reports. Response.
- Failure to Produce Report. Sanctions. Summary Judg ment.
- Additional and Supplemental Reports.
- Defendant’s Request to Plaintiff. Form.
- Plaintiff’s Request to Defendant or Additional Defendant.
- Defendant’s or Additional Defendant’s Request to Another Defendant or Additional Defendant. Form.
- Medical Professional Liability Actions. Scheduling Order.
- Medical Professional Liability Actions. Motion for Pre- Trial Conference. Mediation. Report of Cases not Tried.
- Medical Professional Liability Actions. Damages. Findings.
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- Conformity to Civil Action.
- Venue.
- Service.
- Specific Averments. Abstract of Title.
- Pleading More Than One Cause of Action.
- Counterclaim. Conditional Verdict.
- Judgment. Execution.
- Trial Without Jury.
- Conformity to Civil Action. Scope.
- Venue.
- Commencement of Action.
- Service.
- Specific Averments.
- Notice. Claim for Adverse Possession.
- Form of Judgment or Order.
- Trial Without Jury.
- Acts of Assembly.
- Conformity to Civil Action.
- Venue.
- Commencement of Action.
- Complaint. Specific Averments. Verification.
- Service of the Complaint.
- Seizure of Property Before Judgment.
- Writ of Seizure Upon Notice and Hearing.
- Ex Parte Issuance of Writ of Seizure.
- Writ of Seizure. Bond.
- Service of the Writ of Seizure.
- Duration of Validity of Writ of Seizure.
- Counterbond.
- Disposition of Seized Property. Sheriff’s Return.
- Exemption of Property. Preliminary Objection.
- Impounding Property.
- Special Equitable Relief.
- Objections to Bond.
- Concealment of Property. Examination of Defendant.
- Counterclaim. Lien. Conditional Verdict.
- Judgment in Rem for Property When Defendant is Not Served and Does Not Appear.
- Judgment Before Trial When Defendant is Served or Appears.
- Judgment After Trial.
- Judgment. Enforcement.
- Trial Without Jury.
- Acts of Assembly Not Suspended.
- Conformity to Civil Action.
- Venue.
- Commencement of Action.
- Parties Defendant.
- The Complaint.
- Counterclaim.
- Service.
- Peremptory Judgment.
- Trial Without Jury.
- Suspension of Acts of Assembly.
- Conformity to Civil Action.
- Venue.
- Commencement of Action.
- Trial Without Jury.
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- Definition. Conformity to Civil Action.
- Venue.
- Commencement of Action.
- Parties. Release of Liability.
- Service.
- Pleading More Than One Cause of Action.
- The Complaint.
- Counterclaim.
- Judgment. Execution.
- Trial Without Jury.
- Enforcement of Personal Liability. Conformity to Civil Action.
- Enforcement in Rem. Conformity to Mortgage Foreclosure.
- Other Remedies.
- Trial Without Jury.
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- Scope.
- List of Arbitrators. Appointment to Board. Oath.
- Hearing. Notice.
- Conduct of Hearing. Generally.
- Conduct of Hearing. Evidence.
- Award.
- Award. Docketing. Notice. Judgment. Molding the Award.
- Appeal. Arbitrators’ Compensation. Notice.
- Parties to Appeal.
- Discontinuance.
- Procedure on Appeal.
- Procedure on Appeal. Admission of Documentary Evidence.
- Form of Oath. Award and Notice of Entry of Award.
- Form of Notice of Appeal.
- Suspension of Acts of Assembly. Abolition of Practice and Procedure under Repealed Statutes.
- Definitions. Scope.
- Confirming Arbitration Award.
- Motion to Confirm Arbitration Award as an Original Proceeding.
- Civil Action to Compel Arbitration. Motion to Confirm Arbitration Award as Ancillary to a Civil Action.
- Notice Required by Rule 1329(d)(1). Form.
- Notice Required by Rules 1328(b) and 1329(e)(2). Form.
- Form of Writ of Summons.
- Form of Writ of Summons in Action of Ejectment.
- Notice of Hearing for Seizure of Property.
- Form of Writ of Seizure.
- Abrogated, Effective October 5, 1971.
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- [Rescinded].
- Form of Notice to Plead.
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- Domestic Attachment. [Rescinded].
- Civil Arrest Before Judgment. [Rescinded].
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- Stockholder’s Derivative Action.
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- Special Relief. Injunctions.
- Special Relief. Perpetuation of Testimony.
- Special Relief. Receivers.
- Accounting by Fiduciaries.
- Objections to Security.
- [Rescinded].
- Acts of Assembly Not Suspended.
- Acts of Assembly Suspended.
- Form of Action.
- Venue.
- Parties.
- Specific Averments.
- Pleading More Than One Cause of Action.
- Counterclaim.
- Order Directing Partition. Post-Trial Relief.
- Preliminary Conference. Appointment of Hearing Officer.
- Hearing Officer. Hearing.
- Property Capable of Division Without Prejudice.
- Property Capable of Proportionate Division. Award.
- Property Not Capable of Proportionate Division. Award.
- Property Not Capable of Division Without Prejudice. Sale. Objections.
- Life Estates.
- Retention of Undivided Interests. Election. Parties Not Appearing.
- Preliminary Determination. Notice to Accept or Reject. Private Sale Confined to the Parties.
- Private Sale Confined to Parties. Conduct. Confirmation.
- Public Sale.
- Hearing Officer’s Report. Exceptions.
- Decision and Order.
- Trustees to Satisfy Liens and Charges.
- Sale Not Confined to Parties.
- Return of Sale and Schedule of Distribution.
- Costs and Counsel Fees.
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- [Rescinded].
- [Rescinded].
- Partition of Real Property. Acts of Assembly Not Suspended.
- [Rescinded].
- Action for Declaratory Relief Alone. Jury Trial. Waiver.
- Declaratory Judgment as Ancillary Relief.
- Effective Date. Pending Action.
- Suspension of Acts of Assembly. Abolition of Practice and Procedure Under Repealed Statutes.
- Definitions. Conformity Civil Action.
- Venue.
- Commencement of Action.
- Defendant.
- [Rescinded].
- The Complaint.
- Joinder of Causes of Action Prohibited.
- Set-Off. Counterclaim.
- Compelling Commencement of Action.
- Judgment. Execution.
- Trial Without Jury.
- Definitions. Conformity.
- Prerequisites to a Class Action.
- Commencement of Action. Assignment to a Judge.
- Form of the Complaint.
- Preliminary Objections.
- Form of the Answer.
- Joinder of Additional Defendants.
- Motion for Certification of Class Action. Time for Filing. Hearing.
- Criteria for Certification. Determination of Class Action as Fair and Efficient Method of Adjudication.
- Criteria for Certification. Determination of Fair and Adequate Representation.
- Order Certifying or Refusing to Certify a Class Action. Revocation. Amendment. Findings and Conclusions.
- The Plaintiff Class. Exclusion. Inclusion.
- Order. Notice of Action.
- Conduct of Actions.
- Compromise. Settlement. Discontinuance.
- Judgment.
- Residual Funds.
- Counsel Fees.
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- Definitions.
- Venue.
- Scheduling.
- Commencement of Action.
- Service and Registration of Order.
- Enforcement.
- Responsive Pleading Not Required.
- Decision. Post-trial Relief.
- Modification or Discontinuance.
- Forms for Use in PFA Actions. Notice and Hearing. Petition. Temporary Protection Order. Final Protection Order.
- Scope. Definitions.
- Venue. Transfer of Action.
- Procedures Pursuant to the Intrastate Family Support Act.
- Parties. Obligor. Obligee.
- Domestic Relations Section. Commencement of Action. No Filing Fees. Authorized Fees.
- Complaint. Order of Court.
- Notification.
- Pleading by Defendant Not Required. Question of Jurisdiction or Venue or Statute of Limitations in Paternity.
- [Rescinded].
- Discovery.
- Alternative Hearing Procedures.
- Office Conference. Subsequent Proceedings. Order.
- Office Conference. Hearing. Record. Exceptions. Order.
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- Failure or Refusal to Appear Pursuant to Order of Court. Bench Warrant.
- Form of Request for Bench Warrant and Supporting Affidavit. Form of Bench Warrant.
- Defendant Leaving Jurisdiction. Security.
- Paternity.
- {Rescinded}.
- Support Obligation. Support Guidelines.
- Support Guidelines. Calculation of Monthly Net Income.
- Support Guidelines. Basic Child Support Schedule.
- Support Guidelines. High-Income Cases.
- Support Guidelines. Calculation of Support Obligation. Formula.
- Support Guidelines. Deviation.
- Support Guidelines. Basic Support Obligation Adjustments. Additional Expenses Allocation.
- Support Guidelines. Multiple Family Child Support Obligations.
- Support Order. Effective Date. Change of Circumstances. Copies of Order. Priority of Distribution of Payments.
- Support Order. Subsequent Proceedings. Modification of Spousal Support or Alimony Pendente Lite Orders Entered Before January 1, 2019.
- Support. Modification. Termination. Guidelines as Substantial Change in Circumstances. Overpayments.
- Support Order. Enforcement. General.
- Support Order. Enforcement. Withholding of Income.
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- Support Order. Enforcement. Liens Against Real Property.
- Support Order. Enforcement. Attachment of Assets Held by Financial Institutions.
- [Rescinded].
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- Support Order. Enforcement. Judgment for Arrearages. Petition to Correct Judgment. Execution.
- Enforcement. Support Order. Civil Contempt. Petition. Service. No Answer Required.
- Civil Contempt. Hearing by Court. Conference by Officer.
- Civil Contempt. Office Conference. Agreement. Alternative Procedures Upon Failure to Agree.
- Civil Contempt. Conference Summary. Order. Hearing De Novo.
- Civil Contempt. Alternative Procedure. Record Hearing. Report. Exceptions. Order.
- Civil Contempt. Contempt Order. Incarceration.
- Civil Contempt. No Post Trial Relief.
- Indirect Criminal Contempt. Incarceration.
- Support Order. Enforcement. Stay of Proceedings. Special Relief.
- Form of Complaint. Order. Income Statements and Expense Statements. Health Insurance Coverage Information Form. Form of Support Order. Form Petition for Modification. Petition for Recovery of Support Overpayment.
- Order for Earnings and Health Insurance Information. Form of Earnings Report. Form of Health InsuranceCoverage Information.
- Evidence in Support Matters.
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- Acts of Assembly Not Suspended.
- Suspension of Acts of Assembly.
- Scope. Definitions.
- Venue.
- Commencement of Action. Complaint. Order.
- Withdrawal of Pleading. Discontinuance of Action.
- Criminal Record or Abuse History.
- Report of Child Abuse and Protective Services.
- Form for Report of Child Abuse and Protective Services.
- Prompt Disposition of Custody Cases.
- Alternative Hearing Procedures for Partial Custody Actions.
- Partial Custody. Office Conference. Hearing. Record. Exceptions. Order.
- Non-Record Proceedings. Trials.
- Pre-Trial Procedures.
- Question of Jurisdiction, Venue, or Standing. Counterclaim Discovery. No Responsive Pleading by Defendant Required.
- Joinder of Parties.
- Consent Order.
- Physical and Mental Examination of Persons.
- No Default Judgment.
- Decision. Order.
- Appointing Child’s Attorney. Child Interview. Child Attending Proceedings.
- Parenting Coordination.
- Guardian Ad Litem.
- Certification of Parenting Coordination Program.
- Civil Contempt for Disobedience of Custody Order. Petition. Form of Petition. Service. Order.
- Special Relief.
- Disobedience of Order. Arrest. Contempt.
- Form of Complaint. Caption. Order. Petition to Modify a Custody Order.
- Form of Order and Notice. Joinder. Intervention.
- Relocation. Notice and Counter-Affidavit.
- Form of Order Directing Expert Examination and Report.
- Form of Order Appointing Counsel for the Child.
- Form of Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem.
- Form of Order Appointing Parenting Coordinator.
- Form of the Summary and Recommendation of the Parenting Coordinator.
- Acts of Assembly Not Suspended.
- Suspension of Acts of Assembly.
- Definitions. Conformity to Civil Action.
- Venue.
- Commencement of Action.
- Service.
- Warrant of Attorney.
- Multiple Actions. Priority. Stay.
- Pleadings Allowed.
- Complaint.
- Pleading More Than One Cause of Action. Alternative Pleading.
- Answer. Denial. Affidavit under Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
- Counterclaim. Subsequent Petition.
- Severance of Actions and Claims.
- Withdrawing Complaint and Discontinuing Divorce Action. Withdrawing Ancillary Claims Raised in Pleadings. Notice. Death of a Party.
- Bill of Particulars in Divorce or Annulment. Non Pros.
- Discovery [Rescinded].
- Joinder of Related Claims. Ancillary Claims. Alimony. Counsel Fees. Costs and Expenses.
- Joinder of Related Claims. Custody. Hearing by Court.
- Joinder of Related Claims. Equitable Division. Enforcement.
- Joinder of Parties.
- No Default Judgment.
- Obtaining Divorce Decrees under Section 3301(c) or Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code. Affidavits and Counter-Affidavits. Requirements of the Affidavit of Consent. Ancillary Claims. Orders Approving Grounds for Divorce. Notice of Intention to File the Praecipe to Transmit Record. Praecipe to Transmit Record.
- Special Relief.
- Party Leaving Jurisdiction. Security.
- Counseling.
- Affidavit of Non-Military Service.
- Hearing by the Court. Appointment of Hearing Officer. Notice of Hearing.
- Hearing by the Court. Decision. No Post-trial Relief. Decree.
- Hearing by Hearing Officer. Report.
- Hearing by Hearing Officer. Report. Related Claims.
- [Rescinded].
- Alternative Hearing Procedures for Matters Referred to a Hearing Officer.
- Hearing Officer’s Report. Notice. Exceptions. Final Decree.
- Hearing Officer’s Report. Notice. Hearing De Novo. Final Decree.
- [Rescinded].
- Testimony Outside the County.
- Proceedings by Indigent Parties.
- Form of Notice.
- Form of Complaint. Affidavits under Section 3301(c) or Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code. Counter-Affidavits.
- Notice of Intention to File Praecipe to Transmit Record. Waiver of Notice of Intention to File Praecipe to Transmit Record. Praecipe to Transmit Record.
- Form of Motion for Appointment of Hearing Officer. Order.
- Form of Inventory.
- Form of Divorce Decree.
- Suspension of Acts of Assembly.
- Effective Date. Pending Actions.
- Form of Caption. Confidential Information and Confidential Documents. Certification.
- No Post-trial Practice. Motions for Reconsideration.
- Testimony by Electronic Means.
- Service of Original Process in Domestic Relations Matters.
- Discovery in Domestic Relations Matters.
- Paternity Actions. Scope. Venue. Commencement of Action.
- Status Conference.
- Self-Represented Party.
- Family Court Forms.
- Signature.
- Family Court Rules.
- Applicability of Rules to Mediation.
- Definitions.
- Order for Orientation Session and Mediation. Selection of Mediator.
- Minimum Qualifications of the Mediator.
- Duties of the Mediator. Role of the Mediator.
- Termination of Mediation.
- Mediator Compensation.
- Sanctions.
- Effective Date.
- Definitions.
- Venue.
- Commencement of Action.
- Service of Original Process. Registration of Order. Service of Petition and Order. Fees.
- Enforcement.
- No Responsive Pleading Required.
- Decision. Post-Trial Relief.
- Discontinuance or Modification.
- Forms for Use in Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation Actions. Notice and Hearing. Petition. Temporary Protection Order. Final Protection Order.
- Applicability of Rules to Arbitration.
- Petition for Judicial Relief—Forum.
- Petition for Judicial Relief—Compulsion.
- Petition for Judicial Relief: Prior to Arbitration Award.
- Petition for Judicial Relief: Arbitration Award.
- Petition for Judicial Relief: Post-Confirmation.
- Definitions.
- Prosecution of Actions by Real Parties in Interest. Exceptions.
- Defenses, Counterclaims and Setoffs.
- Transfer of Interest in Pending Action.
- Unknown Defendant. Doe Designation.
- Effective Date. Pending Actions.
- [Rescinded].
- Definitions.
- Guardian to Represent Minor.
- Actions By and Against Minors. Averments in Plaintiff’s Pleading.
- Service Upon Minors.
- Setoffs and Counterclaims.
- Selection and Appointment of Guardians.
- Affidavit as to Age.
- Removal of Guardian.
- Procedure When Minority of a Party is Ascertained.
- Nonsuit. Directed Verdict. Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict. New Trials.
- Affidavits by Minors.
- Minor Becoming of Age During Pendency of Action.
- Judgments and Costs.
- Compromise, Settlement, Discontinuance and Distribution.
- Effective Date. Pending Actions.
- [Rescinded].
- Definitions.
- [Rescinded].
- Guardian to Represent Incapacitated Person.
- Actions By and Against Incapacitated Persons. Averments in Plaintiff’s Pleadings.
- Service on Incompetents.
- Procedure When Incapacity of a Party is Ascertained.
- Nonsuit. Directed Verdict. Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict. New Trial.
- Setoffs and Counterclaims.
- Form of Application for a Guardian Ad Litem.
- Removal of Guardian Ad Litem and Appointment of Substitute.
- Affidavits.
- Incapacitated Person Judically Determined to Have Capacity During Pendency of Action.
- Judgment and Costs.
- Compromise, Settlement, Discontinuance and Distribution.
- Effective Date. Pending Actions.
- [Rescinded].
- Definition.
- Application of Rules.
- Venue.
- Service of Process.
- Proof of Service.
- Time to Plead. Extensions.
- Entry of Judgment.
- [Rescinded].
- [Rescinded].
- [Rescinded].
- Definition.
- Style of Action.
- Venue.
- Service.
- Acts of Assembly Not Suspended.
- Effective Date. Pending Actions.
- Suspension of Acts of Assembly.
- Definitions.
- Actions by Partnerships and Liquidators.
- Actions Against Partnerships and Liquidators.
- Actions between partnerships and partners.
- Venue in an Action Against a Partnership.
- Service of process.
- Proof of service.
- Time to plead. Extensions.
- Effect of judgments.
- Indexing of judgments.
- Subsequent actions against partners not named in prior action.
- Fictitious name act saved.
- [Rescinded].
- [Rescinded].
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- Definitions.
- Actions by associations.
- Actions against associations.
- Actions between associations and members.
- Liability for costs.
- Venue in an Action Against an Unincorporated Association.
- Service of process.
- Proof of service.
- Time to plead. Extensions.
- Effect of judgment against association.
- Fictitious name act saved.
- [Rescinded].
- [Rescinded].
- [Rescinded].
- Definitions.
- Actions by and Against a Corporation or Similar Entity.
- Actions between a corporation or similar entity and members thereof.
- Venue in an Action Against a Corporation or Similar Entity.
- Service of process.
- Proof of service.
- Time to plead. Extensions.
- [Rescinded].
- [Rescinded].
- [Rescinded].
- Definitions.
- Parties entitled to bring action for wrongful death.
- Procedure to remove plaintiff.
- Averments in plaintiff’s pleading.
- Notice to persons entitled to damages.
- Settlement, compromise, discontinuance and judgment.
- Actions arising under foreign law.
- Effective date; pending actions.
- [Rescinded].
- Definitions.
- Compulsory joinder.
- Joinder of related plaintiffs.
- Permissive joinder.
- [Rescinded].
- Effect of joinder; practice in general.
- Defective joinder; change of parties.
- Acts of Assembly not suspended.
- Effective date; pending actions.
- [Rescinded].
- Definitions.
- Right to Join Additional Defendants.
- Time for Filing Praecipe or Complaint.
- [Rescinded].
- Procedure.
- Counterclaims.
- Verdict, Specific Findings and Judgment.
- Superseded.
- Superseded.
- Superseded.
- Superseded.
- Superseded.
- Superseded.
- [Rescinded].
- [Rescinded].
- Definitions.
- Commencement of Proceedings.
- Allegations required in petition; stay of proceedings.
- Order of court.
- Service on and answer of plaintiff.
- Action of court on petition.
- Order for payment; delivery or sale of property; effect of compliance therewith.
- Service of process on interpleaded claimants.
- Claimant’s statement of claim; service thereof.
- Answers by defendant, plaintiff and other claimants.
- Failure to answer or sufficiently answer.
- Questions of jurisdiction.
- Pre-trial conference.
- Judgment barring claim.
- Order disposing of property.
- Recovery of property and execution.
- Successful party not required to enter into recognizance or undertaking.
- Exclusive method. Civil Action interpleader preserved.
- Trial without jury.
- Effective date; pending actions.
- [Rescinded].
- Definitions.
- Who may intervene.
- Petition to intervene.
- Action of court on petition.
- Practice.
- Acts of Assembly not suspended.
- Effective date; pending actions.
- Suspension of Acts of Assembly.
- Definitions.
- Substitution of successor.
- Service of rule.
- Status of successor; continuance.
- Notice of Death of a Party. Substitution of Personal Representative.
- Act of Assembly not suspended.
- Effective date; pending actions.
- [Rescinded].
- Definitions.
- Method of Proceeding.
- Complaint. Contents.
- Successive Actions.
- Judgment in Name of Holder, Assignee or Transferee.
- Confession of Judgment.
- Entry of Judgment.
- Execution Upon a Judgment Entered by Confession.
- Praecipe for Writ of Execution; Amount; Items Claimed; Certification.
- [Rescinded].
- Notice Served Prior to Execution.
- Notice of Execution Served with Notice of Sale of Real Property.
- Notice of Execution Served with Writ of Execution. Request for Prompt Hearing Limited to Issue of Waiver of Due Process Rights.
- Choice of Procedure. Notice upon Subsequent Executions.
- Striking off or Opening Judgment. Pleadings. Procedure.
- Proceedings upon Opening of Judgment. Pleadings. Jury Trial. Waiver.
- Application of Amendments to Pending Actions.
- Confession of Judgment Where Action Commenced by Complaint. Form.
- Praecipe for Writ of Execution. Certification. Form.
- Notice of Judgment and Execution Required by Rule 2958.1. Form.
- Notice of Judgment and Execution Required by Rule 2958.2. Form.
- Notice of Judgment and Execution Required by Rule 2958.3. Form.
- Petition to Strike Judgment. Form.
- Conformity. Scope.
- Commencement of Action.
- Successive Actions.
- [Rescinded].
- Execution.
- Notice Served Prior to Execution.
- Notice Served with Writ of Possession. Prompt Hearing Limited to Issue of Waiver of Due Process Rights.
- Choice of Procedure. Notice Upon Subsequent Executions.
- Confession of Judgment. Form.
- Praecipe for Writ of Possession.
- Notice of Judgment and Execution Required by Rule 2973.2. Form.
- Notice of Judgment and Execution Required by Rule 2973.3. Form.
- Application of Amendments to Pending Actions.
- Suspension of Acts of Assembly. Abolition of Practice and Procedure Under Repealed Statutes.
- Definitions. Conformity to Civil Action.
- Venue.
- Commencement of Action.
- Complaint.
- [Rescinded].
- Judgment. Conforming the Confessed Judgment.
- Definition.
- Transfer to another county.
- Execution. Lien. Revival.
- Acts of Assembly not suspended. [Rescinded].
- Acts of Assembly suspended. [Rescinded].
- Definition.
- Verdict. Order. Judgment. Entry in Judgment Index.
- Verdict or Order. Lien. Duration.
- Judgment. Lien. Duration.
- Commencement of proceedings. Venue.
- Consolidation of Judgments.
- Parties. Generally.
- Parties. Joint Defendants.
- Parties. Terre-Tenants.
- Revival of Lien of Judgment as to Property of Terre-Tenant.
- Writ of Revival. Entry. Lien.
- Service of the Writ.
- Reissuance and Substitution of Writ.
- Pleadings. Further Proceedings. Continuance of Lien.
- Judgment upon Default or Admission. Assessment of Damages.
- Judgment of Revival. Lien.
- Praecipe for Writ of Revival. Form.
- Writ of Revival. Form.
- Agreement to Revive. Form.
- Acts of Assembly not Suspended.
- [Rescinded].
- Abolition of Practice and Procedure Under Repealed Statutes.
- Relief from Judgment of Non Pros.
- Definitions. Garnishee. Scope.
- Property Subject to Execution. Execution Within and After Five Years.
- Obligation Secured by Real and Personal Property. Plaintiff’s Election to Proceed against Both in Accordance with Its Rights against the Real Property.
- Writ of execution.
- Commencement; issuance.
- Writ of Execution. Entry. Lien.
- Writ; notation of time of receipt.
- Substitution, reissuance and expiration of writ.
- Order of levy and attachment.
- Service of Writ, Notice of Execution.
- Manual possession; retention of possession.
- Execution against contents of safe deposit box.
- Service of the Writ on Garnishee. Effect.
- Exemptions from levy and attachment.
- Service of the writ upon garnishee; real property of defendant in name of third party.
- Service upon garnishee; execution against mortgages, judgments or other liens on real property.
- Sequestration of rents, principal, interest, income, etc.
- Writs of several plaintiffs; notation of levy.
- Security for sheriff.
- Discovery in aid of execution.
- Supplementary relief in aid of execution.
- Release of property from levy.
- Abandonment of levy.
- Stay of execution; setting aside execution.
- Venue of stay and other proceedings.
- Debtor’s exemption.
- Claim for exemption or immunity of property; prompt hearing.
- Order of sale.
- Perishable property; sale, preservation, or other disposition.
- Sale of inventory in course of trade.
- Right of sheriff to break and enter.
- Notice of sale; personal property.
- Notice of sale; real property.
- Sale of Real Property. Notice. Affidavit.
- Notice of sale; handbills; written notice; publication.
- Postponement of Sale. New Notice. Failure of Plaintiff to Attend Sale.
- Sale of securities.
- Sale of real property located in more than one county.
- Setting aside sale.
- Lien creditor as purchaser.
- Transfer of personal property to purchaser.
- Sheriff’s Deed to Real Property. Correction of Deed.
- Distribution of proceeds.
- Priority of distribution as between competing plaintiffs.
- Sheriff’s expenses and fees; recovery as costs; abandonment of writ for non-payment.
- Sheriff’s return.
- Notice by garnishee.
- Garnishee’s duty to defend; venue of proceedings.
- Preliminary objections.
- Dissolution of attachment; release of property; bond.
- Interrogatories to garnishee.
- Interrogatories; procedure.
- Judgment against garnishee upon default or admission in answer to interrogatories.
- Judgment against garnishee on pleadings or after trial.
- Content of judgment against garnishee; execution.
- Objection to security.
- Acts of Assembly not suspended.
- Judgment; execution.
- Conformity to rules governing enforcement of judgments for payment of money.
- Commencement.
- Stay of execution; setting aside execution.
- Possession of real property located in more than one county.
- Sheriff’s return.
- Reentry by defendant; new writ of possession.
- Judgment; enforcement.
- Conformity to rules governing enforcement of judgments for payment of money.
- Stay of execution; setting aside execution.
- Sheriff’s return.
- Judgment. Execution.
- Conformity to rules governing enforcement of judgments for payment of money.
- Service of writ; levy.
- Stay of execution; setting aside execution.
- Judgment; execution.
- Acts of Assembly.
- Scope.
- Property claim.
- Notice of claim; request for appraisal; stay of sale.
- Sheriff’s determination of claimant’s title.
- Appraisal of property; appraisal fees.
- Sheriff’s determination in favor of claimant; objections; amount of bond; delivery of property; interpleader.
- Sheriff’s determination against claimant; objection; amountof bond; delivery of property; interpleader.
- Bond; more than one execution.
- Objections to bond.
- Two or more claimants; issue; possession.
- Perishable property.
- Evidence as to value.
- Judgment.
- Execution.
- Effective date; pending actions. [Rescinded].
- Trial without jury.
- Acts of Assembly not suspended. [Rescinded].
- Action of mortgage foreclosure. [Rescinded].
- Action upon mechanics’ liens, municipal claims, tax claims, and charges on land. [Rescinded].
- Sheriff’s interpleader proceedings. [Rescinded].
- Acts of Assembly suspended. [Rescinded].
- Action of ejectment. [Rescinded].
- Action of replevin. [Rescinded].
- Action of mortgage foreclosure. [Rescinded].
- Action upon mechanic’s liens, municipal claims, tax claims, and charges on land. [Rescinded].
- Sheriff’s interpleader proceedings. [Rescinded].
- Attachment rules superseded. [Rescinded].
- Abolition of civil arrest after judgment. [Rescinded].
- Praecipe for Writ of Execution. Money Judgments.
- Writ of execution; money judgments.
- Interrogatories in attachment.
- Praecipe for writ of possession.
- Writ of possession.
- Praecipe for writ; mortgage foreclosure.
- Writ of Execution; Mortgage Foreclosure.
- Property claim.
- Sheriff’s notice.
- Objection to sheriff’s determination.
- Scope.
- Definitions.
- Venue. Supplementary Proceeding.
- Commencement. Petition.
- Answer.
- Parties.
- Petition. Averments. Notice to Defend.
- Service.
- Order Upon Default or Admission.
- Trial.
- [Reserved].
- Parties.
- Petition. Averments. Notice to Defend.
- Service.
- Order Upon Default or Admission.
- Trial.
- Scope. Definitions.
- Commencement. Notice.
- Exemption from Attachment. Procedure.
- Writ for the Attachment of Wages. Issuance. Service.
- Praecipe for Notice of Intent to Attach Wages. Form.
- Notice of Intent to Attach Wages. Claim for Exemption from Wage Attachment. Notice of Claim for Exemption of Wages from Attachment. Forms.
- Writ of Attachment of Wages. Form.
- Scope. Definitions.
- Agreement Regarding Discovery or Deposition Procedure.
- Filing Discovery Material.
- Right to Take Depositions. Notice.
- Scope of Discovery Generally. Opinions and Contentions.
- Scope of Discovery. Insurance.
- Scope of Discovery. Trial Preparation Material Generally.
- Scope of Discovery. Trial Preparation Material. Statements.
- Discovery of Expert Testimony. Trial Preparation Material.
- Discovery of Treating Physician.
- Punitive damages.
- Pre-Complaint Discovery.
- Procedure on Depositions by Written Interrogatories.
- Written Interrogatories to a Party.
- Answers to Written Interrogatories by a Party.
- Discovery. Depositions. Scope of Examination. Notice.
- Procedure in Deposition by Oral Examination.
- When Leave of Court Required.
- Sequence and Timing of Discovery.
- Supplementing Responses.
- Oral Examination. Limitation.
- Production of Documents and Things and Entry for Inspection and Other Purposes. [Rescinded].
- Production of Documents and Things. General Provisions.
- Request Upon a Party for Production of Documents and Things.
- Answer to Request Upon a Party for Production of Documents and Things.
- Subpoena Upon a Person Not a Party for Production of Documents and Things. Prior Notice. Objections.
- Service of Subpoena.
- Certificate of Compliance by a Person Not a Party. Notice of Documents or Things Received.
- Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoena. Objection to Subpoena. Forms.
- Certificate Prerequisite to Service of Subpoena. Form.
- Subpoena to Produce Documents or Things. Form.
- Certificate of Compliance. Form.
- Entry Upon Property for Inspection and Other Activities. General Provisions.
- Request for Entry upon Property of a Party.
- Motion for Entry Upon Property of a Person Not a Party.
- Physical and Mental Examination of Persons.
- Evaluation of Earning Capacity.
- Limitation of Scope of Discovery.
- Protective Orders.
- Stay of Proceedings.
- Request for Admission.
- Persons Before Whom Depositions May be Taken.
- Taking of Depositions. Objections.
- Transcript of Testimony. Objections.
- Video Depositions.
- [Rescinded].
- Sanctions.
- Use of Depositions at Trial.
- Acts of Assembly Not Suspended.
- Effective Date. Pending Actions.
- Abolition of Practice and Procedure under Repealed Statutes.
Pa. R. Evid. 96 rules
- Scope, Adoption and Citation, and Construction of Rules.
- Application of Rules.
- Rulings on Evidence.
- Preliminary Questions.
- Limiting Evidence That is Not Admissible Against Other Parties or for Other Purposes.
- Remainder of or Related Writings or Recorded Statements.
- Judicial Notice of Adjudicative Facts.
- Presumptions.
- Test for Relevant Evidence.
- General Admissibility of Relevant Evidence.
- Excluding Relevant Evidence for Prejudice, Confusion, Waste of Time, or Other Reasons.
- Character Evidence; Other Crimes, Wrongs, or Acts.
- Methods of Proving Character.
- Habit; Routine Practice.
- Subsequent Remedial Measures.
- Compromise Offers and Negotiations.
- Offers to Pay Medical and Similar Expenses.
- Pleas, Plea Discussions, and Related Statements.
- Liability Insurance.
- Sex Offense Cases: The Victim’s Sexual Behavior or Predisposition (Not Adopted).
- Evidence of Immigration Status.
- Privileges.
- Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product; Limitations on Waiver (Not Adopted).
- Competency.
- Need for Personal Knowledge.
- Oath or Affirmation to Testify Truthfully.
- Interpreter.
- Judge’s Competency as a Witness.
- Juror’s Competency as a Witness.
- Who May Impeach a Witness, Evidence to Impeach a Witness.
- A Witness’s Character for Truthfulness or Untruthfulness.
- Impeachment by Evidence of a Criminal Conviction.
- Religious Beliefs or Opinions.
- Mode and Order of Examining Witnesses and Presenting Evidence.
- Writing or Other Item Used to Refresh a Witness’s Memory.
- Witness’s Prior Inconsistent Statement to Impeach; Witness’s Prior Consistent Statement to Rehabilitate.
- Court’s Calling or Examining a Witness.
- Sequestering Witnesses.
- Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses.
- Testimony by Expert Witnesses.
- Bases of an Expert’s Opinion Testimony.
- Opinion on an Ultimate Issue.
- Disclosing the Facts or Data Underlying an Expert’s Opinion.
- Court-Appointed Expert Witnesses.
- Definitions That Apply to This Article.
- The Rule Against Hearsay.
- Exceptions to the Rule Against Hearsay—Regardless of Whether the Declarant Is Available as a Witness.
- Present Sense Impression.
- Excited Utterance.
- Then-Existing Mental, Emotional, or Physical Condition.
- Statement Made for Medical Diagnosis or Treatment.
- Recorded Recollection (Not Adopted).
- Records of a Regularly Conducted Activity.
- Absence of a Record of a Regularly Conducted Activity (Not Adopted).
- Public Records.
- Public Records of Vital Statistics (Not Adopted).
- Non-Existence of a Public Record.
- Records of Religious Organizations Concerning Personal or Family History.
- Certificates of Marriage, Baptism, and Similar Ceremonies.
- Family Records.
- Records of Documents That Affect an Interest in Property.
- Statements in Documents That Affect an Interest in Property.
- Statements in Ancient Documents.
- Market Reports and Similar Commercial Publications.
- Statements in Learned Treatises, Periodicals, or Pamphlets (Not Adopted).
- Reputation Concerning Personal or Family History.
- Reputation Concerning Boundaries or General History.
- Reputation Concerning Character.
- Judgment of a Previous Conviction (Not Adopted).
- Judgments Involving Personal, Family, or General History or a Boundary (Not Adopted).
- Other Exceptions (Not Adopted).
- An Opposing Party’s Statement.
- Exceptions to the Rule Against Hearsay—Testimony of Declarant Necessary.
- {Reserved}.
- {Reserved}.
- Exceptions to the Rule Against Hearsay—When the Declarant is Unavailable as a Witness.
- The Exceptions.
- [Reserved].
- [Reserved].
- [Reserved].
- [Reserved].
- [Reserved].
- Hearsay Within Hearsay.
- Attacking and Supporting the Declarant’s Credibility.
- Residual Exception (Not Adopted).
- Authenticating or Identifying Evidence.
- Evidence That is Self-Authenticating.
- Subscribing Witness’s Testimony.
- Definitions That Apply to This Article.
- Requirement of the Original.
- Admissibility of Duplicates.
- Admissibility of Other Evidence of Content.
- Copies of Public Records to Prove Content.
- Summaries to Prove Content.
- Testimony or Statement of a Party to Prove Content.
- Functions of the Court and Jury.
Pa. R.A.P. 351 rules
- Title and Citation of Rules.
- Definitions.
- Scope of Rules.
- Rules of Court.
- Application of Rules and Enlargement of Time.
- Original Jurisdiction Matters.
- Construction of Rules.
- Date of Entry of Orders.
- Entry of Appearance.
- Filing and Service.
- Content and Form of Proof of Service.
- Application for Relief.
- Form of Documents. Number of Copies to be Filed.
- Electronic Filing.
- Citations of Authorities.
- Confidential Information and Confidential Documents. Certification.
- Requisites for an Appealable Order.
- Requisites for Reviewable Issue.
- Interlocutory Appeals as of Right.
- Interlocutory Appeals by Permission.
- Collateral Orders.
- Final Orders; Generally.
- Appealable Orphans’ Court Orders.
- (Rescinded).
- Any Aggrieved Party May Appeal.
- Substitution of Parties.
- Description of Public Officers.
- Cross-Appeals.
- Joint Appeals.
- Consolidation of Multiple Appeals.
- Notice to Attorney General of Challenge to Constitutionality of Statute.
- Notice to Court Administrator of Pennsylvania of Challenge to Constitutionality of General Rules.
- Participation by Amicus curiae.
- Continuation of In Forma Pauperis Status for Purposes of Appeal.
- Application to Trial Court for Leave to Appeal In Forma Pauperis.
- Application in Appellate Court.
- Effect of Application and Approval Thereof.
- Obligation to Inform of Improved Financial Circumstances.
- Unemployment Compensation Cases.
- Form of IFP Verified Statement.
- Interlocutory Orders.
- Final Orders.
- Arbitration Awards in Public Employment Disputes.
- Waiver of Objections to Jurisdiction.
- Transfer of Erroneously Filed Cases.
- Transfers Between Superior and Commonwealth Courts.
- Scope of Chapter.
- Manner of Taking Appeal.
- Time for Appeal.
- Content of the Notice of Appeal.
- Filing of Notice of Appeal.
- Service of Notice of Appeal.
- Docketing of Appeal.
- Parties on Appeal.
- Appeals to the Supreme Court. Jurisdictional Statement. Sanctions. Number of Copies to be Filed.
- Jurisdictional Statement. Content. Form.
- Answer to Jurisdictional Statement. Content. Form.
- Appeals as of Right from the Commonwealth Court.
- Improvident Appeals.
- Improvident Petitions for Allowance of Appeal.
- Form of Documents. Number of Copies to be Filed.
- Appeals by Allowance.
- Time for Petitioning for Allowance of Appeal.
- Standards Governing Allowance of Appeal.
- Content of the Petition for Allowance of Appeal.
- Answer to the Petition for Allowance of Appeal.
- Transmission of Papers to and Action by the Court.
- Allowance of Appeal and Transmission of Record.
- Denial of Appeal; Reconsideration.
- Form of Documents. Number of Copies to be Filed.
- Interlocutory Appeals by Permission.
- Content of the Petition for Permission to Appeal.
- Effect of Filing Petition.
- Answer to the Petition for Permission to Appeal.
- Incorrect Use of Petition for Permission to Appeal.
- Transmission of Papers to and Action by the Court.
- Permission to Appeal and Transmission of Record.
- Denial of Permission to Appeal.
- Scope of Chapter.
- Exclusive Procedure.
- Improvident Appeals or Original Jurisdiction Actions.
- Improvident Petitions for Review.
- Manner of Obtaining Judicial Review of Governmental Determinations.
- Time for Petitioning for Review.
- Petition for Review.
- Filing and Service of the Petition for Review.
- (Rescinded).
- Other Pleadings Allowed.
- Applicable Rules of Pleading.
- [Rescinded].
- [Rescinded].
- Intervention.
- Special and Summary Relief.
- Certification of the Record.
- Evidentiary Hearing.
- (Rescinded).
- Scope of Review.
- Disposition of Petition for Review.
- Determinations of the Board of Finance and Revenue.
- (Reserved).
- Scope of Chapter.
- Filing.
- Form and Content.
- Service.
- Response to Petition.
- Further Review.
- Review of Bail Orders.
- Review of Special Prosecution Orders.
- Review of Out-of-Home Placement in Juvenile Delinquency.
- Review of Order Affecting the Duration of an Indicting Grand Jury.
- Effect of Appeal Generally.
- Stay Ancillary to Appeal or Review.
- Contents of Application for Stay.
- Application in a Capital Case for a Stay of Execution or for Review of an Order Granting or Denying a Stay of Execution.
- Automatic Supersedeas of Orders For the Payment of Money.
- Application for Stay or Injunction Pending Appeal. Number of Copies to be Filed.
- Requirements for Supersedeas on Agreement or Application.
- Appropriate Security.
- Effect of Supersedeas on Execution or Distribution.
- Exemption from Security.
- Modification of Terms of Supersedeas.
- Substitution of Security.
- Order for Sale of Perishable Property.
- Order for an Accounting.
- Form of Bond.
- Capital cases.
- Release in Criminal Matters.
- Vacation of Supersedeas on Affirmance of Conviction.
- Other Stays in Criminal Matters.
- (Reserved).
- Stay Pending Action on Petition for Review or Petition for Specialized Review.
- Security on Review in Tax Matters.
- Request for Transcript.
- Composition of Record on Appeal.
- Transcription of Notes of Testimony.
- Statement in Absence of Transcript.
- Agreed Statement of Record.
- Opinion in Support of Order.
- Correction or Modification of the Record.
- Transmission of the Record.
- Retention of Record in Lower Court.
- Record for Preliminary Hearing in Appellate Court.
- Filing of the Record.
- Notices and Reports Concerning Delinquent Transmission of Record.
- Review of Sufficiency of the Evidence and the Propriety of the Penalty in Death Penalty Appeals.
- Record below in Proceedings on Petition for Review.
- Filing of Record in Response to Petition for Review.
- [Rescinded].
- Dispositions on Motion.
- Discontinuance.
- Conformance with Requirements.
- Intervenors.
- Brief of the Appellant.
- Brief of the Appellee.
- Reply Brief.
- Statement of Jurisdiction.
- Order or Other Determination in Question.
- Statement of Questions Involved.
- Statement of the Case.
- Summary of Argument.
- Argument.
- References in Briefs to Parties.
- References in Briefs to the Record.
- Citations in Opinions Below.
- Drafts or Plans.
- Length of Briefs.
- Briefs in Cases Involving Cross-Appeals.
- Briefs in Cases Involving Multiple Appellants or Appellees.
- Briefs in Cases Involving Appeals from Multiple Orders.
- Briefs on Appeals from the Superior or Commonwealth Courts.
- Brief on Remand or Following Grant of Reargument or Reconsideration.
- Consideration of Matters on the Original Record without the Necessity of Reproduction.
- Content and Effect of Reproduced Record.
- Docket Entries and Related Matter.
- Designation of Contents of Reproduced Record.
- Allocation of Cost of Reproduced Record.
- Supplemental Reproduced Record.
- Method of Reproduction. Separate Brief and Record.
- Covers.
- Numbering of Pages.
- Tables of Contents and Citations.
- Sequence of Material in the Reproduced Record.
- Notes of Testimony and Other Papers.
- Service and Filing of Briefs.
- Service and Filing of Reproduced Record.
- Number of Copies to be Filed and Served.
- Consequence of Failure to File Briefs and Reproduced Records.
- Reproduced Record in Cases Involving the Death Penalty.
- Scope of Chapter.
- Submission on Briefs.
- Notice of Arguments.
- Advancement or Continuance.
- Non-appearance of Parties.
- Time for Argument. Argument Lists.
- Order and Content of Argument.
- Cross-Appeals and Separate Appeals.
- Physical Exhibits.
- Post-submission Communications.
- Entry of Judgment or Other Order.
- Form of Documents. Number of Copies to be Filed.
- Time for Application for Reargument. Manner of Filing.
- Considerations Governing Allowance of Reargument.
- Contents of Application for Reargument.
- Answer to Application for Reargument.
- Transmission of Papers to and Action by the Court.
- Subsequent and Untimely Applications.
- Content of Remanded Record.
- Time for Remand of Record.
- Direct Remand to Court of First Instance.
- Proceedings on Remand.
- Payment of Fees Required.
- Multiple Parties.
- Erroneously Filed Cases.
- Parties Entitled to Costs.
- Costs of Briefs and Reproduced Records.
- Other Taxable Costs.
- Further Costs. Counsel Fees. Damages for Delay.
- Applications for Further Costs and Damages.
- Insertion of Costs in Remanded Record and Taxation of Costs.
- Procedure for Collection of Costs in Appellate Courts and on Appeal.
- Costs on Appeal Taxable in the Lower Court.
- Appellate Courts Always Open.
- Quorum and Action.
- Court En Banc.
- Prothonotary.
- Office of the Prothonotary.
- Docket and Records.
- Original Papers.
- Inactive Matters.
- Practice of Law by Staff; Qualifications.
- Oral Agreements.
- Distribution of Briefs.
- Office of the Prothonotary.
- Seal of the Supreme Court.
- [Rescinded].
- [Reserved].
- Administrative Motions.
- Procedures for Taxation of Costs.
- Applications for Leave to File Original Process.
- Applications for Extraordinary Relief.
- Review of Stay Orders of Appellate Courts.
- Review of Stay of Execution Orders in Capital Cases.
- Appeals from Legislative Reapportionment Commission.
- (Reserved).
- Petitions for Certification of Questions of Pennsylvania Law.
- Amendments to Chapter.
- Office of the Prothonotary.
- Seal of the Superior Court.
- [Rescinded].
- [Rescinded].
- Oral Arguments.
- Weekly List.
- Daily List.
- Passing Regular Turn.
- Docketing Statement Form.
- [Reserved].
- Requests for Publication.
- [Reserved].
- Oral Argument; Submission on Briefs.
- Definitions.
- Preemption.
- Confidential Docket Number.
- Assignment to a Particular Judge.
- Submission of Application to Assigned Judge.
- Content of Application—General.
- Content of Application—Target Specific Wiretaps.
- Content of Application—Mobile Communication Tracking, Pen Registers, Trap and Trace Devices, and Telecommunication Identification Interception Devices.
- Content of Affidavit.
- Additional Testimony or Documentary Evidence.
- Request for Identity of Informant.
- Orders—Notice of Confidentiality.
- Orders—Probable Cause Statement.
- Orders—Supplementary Target Specific.
- Orders—Mobile Communication Tracking, Installation and Use of a Pen Register, Trap and Trace Device, and Telecommunication Identification Interception Device.
- Orders—Factual Statement.
- Orders—Sealing Procedure.
- Duplicate Original for Communications Common Carrier.
- Transmission of Sealed Materials.
- Renewal or Extension Procedure.
- Verbal Authorization—Application.
- Verbal Authorization—Order.
- Verbal Authorization—Required Written Application.
- Progress Reports.
- Final Reports.
- Service of Inventory.
- 30-Day Report of Assigned Judge.
- Unsealing—Motions.
- Unsealing—Orders.
- Responsibility for Unsealed Documents.
- Return of Documents to Prothonotary.
- Amendments to Chapter.
- Office of the Prothonotary.
- Office of Chief Legal Counsel.
- Regular Sessions.
- Special Sessions.
- Seal of the Commonwealth Court.
- Docketing Statement.
- Preargument Matters; Applications and Motions.
- Designation of Legal Aid Sources.
- All Cases to Be Heard on Fixed Date.
- Manner of Listing of Cases.
- Argument En Banc or Before a Panel.
- Listing of Cases and Briefing Schedules.
- Distribution of Briefs.
- Citing Judicial Opinions in Filings.
- Composition of Court.
- Presiding Judge of Panel.
- Application for Reargument En Banc.
- Assignment of Judge.
- Setting of Hearing.
- Rotation of Assignments.
- Record in Evidentiary Hearing Cases.
- Jury Trials.
- Request to Report Unreported Opinion.
- Taxation of Costs.
- Enforcement Proceedings.
- Scope of Rules.
- Definitions.
- Filings; Number of Copies.
- Manner of Initiating Article V Proceedings.
- Intervention in Formal Proceedings.
- Applications for Relief or Court Approval.
- Docketing.
- Master Service List.
- Website.
- Service and Notice.
- Claim Procedure in Liquidation Proceedings.
- Claim Procedure in Rehabilitation Proceedings.
- Adversarial Proceedings.
- Reporting.
- Right To Appeal.
- Filing, Service and Content of Notice of Expedited Confidential Appeal Pursuant to the Abortion Control Act, 18 Pa.C.S. § 3206.
- Transmission of Notice of Appeal to Superior Court.
- Transcription of Notes of Testimony.
- Transmission of the Record.
- Appellant’s Brief.
- Oral Argument.
- Petition for Review.
- Transmission of the Record to the Supreme Court.
- Oral Argument.
- Reconsideration.
- Confidentiality.
- Scope of Chapter.
- Manner of Taking Appeal.
- Time for Appeal.
- Content and Service of Notice of Appeal.
- Filing of Notice of Appeal.
- Opinion in Support of Order or Ruling.
- Record on Appeal.
- Statutes and Other Authorities Suspended or Abrogated.
- Statutes Saved from Suspension.