Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

Pa. R.A.P. 3521 (2026)

Oral Argument; Submission on Briefs.

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Rule 3521. Oral Argument; Submission on Briefs.

 In all cases other than post-conviction hearing cases, upon receipt of the appellant’s brief, the Prothonotary shall send a reply letter to the appellant asking whether oral argument is requested. If appellant responds in a timely fashion that appellant requests oral argument, the case will be listed for argument. If appellant fails to respond in a timely fashion, the case will be submitted on the briefs, unless otherwise directed by the court on its own motion or upon application.

Source

   The provisions of this Rule 3521 adopted June 28, 2002, effective June 6, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 3076.