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Appeals From Certain Administrative Agencies
- Rule 27:
- Appeals from Zoning Hearing Boards
- Rule 28:
- Appeals from The Bucks County Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes
The Business of Courts
- Rule 200:
- Attorneys
- Rule 205.2 (a):
- Physical Characteristics of Pleadings and Other Legal Papers
- Rule 205.2 (b):
- Cover Sheets on Pleadings and Other Legal Papers
- Rule 205.4 (f):
- Bucks County Rule 205.4(f)(3) - Signature
- Rule 206.3 (a):
- Canon Of Ethics-Affidavits To Pleadings
- Rule 206.4 (c):
- Rule to Show Cause. Alternative Procedures
- Rule 206.7 (e-g):
- Answers To Petitions-Affidavits-Replications- Time For Filing
- Rule 208.2 (c):
- Statement of Authority
- Rule 208.2 (e):
- Affidavit of Good Faith Efforts to Resolve Discovery Disputes Prior to Court Action
- Rule 208.3 (a):
- Scheduling and Hearing of Motions
- Rule 208.3 (b):
- Alternative Procedures
- Rule 208.3 (b)(1):
- Explanatory Comment to Bucks County Rule of Civil Procedure 208.3(b)
- Rule 208.3(b)(2)
- Rule 208.3(b)(5)
- Rule 208.3(b)(7)
- Rule 210:
- Form and Content of Briefs and Argument Procedures
- Rule 210 (a-e):
- Form And Content Of Briefs - Service - Filing Of Briefs - Delivery To Court
- Rule 211:
- Oral Arguments
- Rule 216:
- Application For Continuance
- Rule 212.7:
- Case Management Orders
- Rule 212.8:
- Case Intervention Program
- Rule 222 (a):
- Attorneys As Witnesses
- Rule 223 (c-g):
- Conduct Of Jury Trial
- Rule 227.1 (a):
- Motions For Post-Trial Relief
- Rule 227.3 (a-d):
- Payment For Transcript
- Rule 241:
- Attorney and Party Contact Information
- Rule 251:
- Motions And Rules
- Rule 254:
- Sessions Of Jury Trials
- Rule 256:
- Argument Courts
- Rule 257:
- Specially Fixed Trials And Arguments
- Rule 261:
- Ordering Cases On Trial List
- Rule 263:
- Preparation Of Trial List
- Rule 264:
- Holidays
- Rule 265:
- Equity And Non-Jury Trial Lists
- Rule 275:
- Money Paid Into Court
- Rule 280:
- Bills Of Costs
- Rule 285:
- Legal Periodical; Service By Publication
- Rule 286:
- Notices; Service Of Papers
Fiduciaries
- Rule 920:
- Accounts; Statements Of Proposed Distribution'
- Rule 921:
- Auditors
- Rule 922:
- Discharge Of Fiduciaries
Judgments
- Rule 925:
- Judgments On Old Warrants Of Attorney
- Rule 928:
- Judgments On Verdicts
- Rule 930:
- Deficiency Judgments; Fair Value Act
- Rule 931:
- Satisfaction Of Judgments
Pleadings and Practice
- Rule 935:
- Pleadings; Practice; Conformity To Civil Actions
- Rule 936:
- Security For Costs; Nonresidence Or Insolvency Of Plaintiff
Sureties
Viewers
- Rule 945:
- County Board Of Viewers; Membership; Compensation
- Rule 946:
- Hearings; Records
- Rule 947:
- Reports; Confirmation; Exceptions
- Rule 948:
- Request For View
Civil Actions
- Rule 1021 (e):
- Claim For Money Damages. Amount. Interest. Account. Exceptions
- Rule 1023.1 (b)(1):
- Signing of Documents
- Rule 1024 (d):
- Attorney Executing Verification
- Rule 1024 (e):
- Dating Of Verification
- Rule 1028:
- Procedure for the Disposition of Preliminary Objections
- Rule 1029 (e):
- Book Accounts - Copy - Demand for Production of Books
- Rule 1033 (a):
- Amendment
- Rule 1034 (a):
- Procedure for the Disposition of Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings
- Rule 1035:
- Procedure for the Disposition of Summary Judgement Motions
- Rule 1219.5 (d):
- Domestic Relations
Compulsory Arbitration
- Rule 1301:
- Cases For Submission
- Rule 1302:
- Administration Of Arbitration
- Rule 1303:
- Hearing. Notice
- Rule 1304:
- Conduct Of Hearing. Generally
- Rule 1305:
- Conduct Of Hearing. Evidence
- Rule 1306:
- Award
- Rule 1308:
- Appeal
Actions in Equity and Support
Actions of Divorce or Annulment of Marriage
- Rule 1920.3 (a):
- Filing Of Pleadings
- Rule 1920.3 (b):
- Social Security Number And Address
- Rule 1920.3 (c):
- Filing Fees
- Rule 1920.4 (f):
- Service Notice
- Rule 1920.12 (d):
- Duplicate Original Complaints
- Rule 1920.12 (e):
- Marriage Certificate
- Rule 1920.16 (a):
- Bifurcation
- Rule 1920.33 (f):
- Pre-Hearing Statement Deadline
- Rule 1920.33 (g):
- Failure To File Pre-Hearing Statement
- Rule 1920.33 (h):
- Form Of Pre-Hearing Statement
- Rule 1920.35:
- Procedure As To Interim Counsel Fees And Expenses
- Rule 1920.42 (d)(3):
- Proceedings Upon Filing of Counter-Affidavit
- Rule 1920.42 (f):
- Form Of Decree
- Rule 1920.51 (f):
- Permanent Masters
- Rule 1920.51 (g):
- Application For Hearing. Objections To Applications. Forms. Times.
- Rule 1920.51 (h):
- Scheduling Of Hearing By Master
- Rule 1920.51 (i):
- Appointment, Compensation Of Stenographers
- Rule 1920.53 (d):
- Prepared Record In Uncontested Cases
- Rule 1920.53 (e):
- Uncontested Hearings Using Prepared Record Of Testimony
- Rule 1920.55 (c)(1):
- Demand For Hearing De Novo, Withdrawal
- Rule 1920.63:
- Discontinuance
- Rule 1920.71 (a):
- Offices To Be Included In Notice To Defend And Claim Rights
- Rule 1920.72 (d):
- Form Of Rule For Interim Counsel Fees And Expenses
- Rule 1920.72 (e):
- Form Of Order Approving Grounds For Divorce
- Rule 1920.74 (c):
- Form Of Application For Hearing By Master On Related Claims
- Rule 1920.74 (d):
- Form Of Motion To Strike Application For Hearing By Master
Rules Relating to Domestic Relations Matters Generally
- Rule 1930:
- Discovery
Minors as Parties
- Rule 2039:
- Compromise, Settlement, Discontinuance And Distribution
Actions for Wrongful Death
- Rule 2205:
- Notice To Persons Entitled To Damages-Service
Joinder of Parties
- Rule 2232 (a)(1-2):
- Defective Joinder, Change Of Parties, Notice
- Rule 2232 (b)(1):
- Joinder Of Other Persons. Procedure
- Rule 2232 (c)(1):
- Defective Joinder. Procedure To Correct
Substitution of Parties
- Rule 2353:
- Service Of Rule
Enforcement of Money Judgments for the Payment of Money
- Rule 3129:
- Notice Of Sale-Real Property
- Rule 3129.3:
- Motion to Stay, Continue, Postpone or Adjourn Sheriff's Sales
Enforcement Of Judgments In Special Actions Interpleader
- Rule 3216:
- Trial Without Jury
Enforcement Of Judgments - Forms
- Rule 3252:
- Writ Of Execution, Money Judgments
Depositions And Discovery
- Rule 4001 (c)(1):
- Witnesses Not To Be Examined At Hearings On Motions And Rules
- Rule 4005 (c)(1)(i):
- Introductory Statement
- Rule 4005 (c)(1)(ii):
- Standard Interrogatories
- Rule 4015 (d):
- Letters Rogatory-Form
- Rule 4019 (g)(1) (a-b):
- Sanctions
- Rule 4019 (g)(1)(c):
- Discovery Motions Court
Civil Division Administrative Orders
- Administrative Order No.1:
- Judicial And Related Account
- Administrative Order No.2:
- Duties Of The Court Administrator
- Administrative Order No.9:
- Jury Selection Commission - Action 1980-78
- Administrative Order No.11:
- Boards Of View And Jurors - Reimbursement By Condemners For Fees And Expenses
- Administrative Order No.13:
- Actions For Support - Forms - Pa. R.C.P. §1910.26(C)
- Administrative Order No.17:
- Support Order For Children Under Jurisdiction Of Juvenile Probation Department
- Administrative Order No.19:
- Protection From Abuse Actions
- Administrative Order No.20:
- Pa. R.C.P. 4017(D) Filing Transcripts Of Deposition
- Administrative Order No.24:
- Discontinuance Of Appellate Proceedings
- Administrative Order No.25:
- Child Victims Of Sexual Or Physical Abuse
- Administrative Order No.26:
- Advertising Prior To Termination Of Cases
- Administrative Order No.27:
- Procedure For Imposition Of Delay Damages In Arbitration Matters
- Administrative Order No.29:
- In Re: Termination Of Cases Under Pennsylvania Rule Of Judicial Administration 1901
- Administrative Order No.30:
- Arbitration Appeal Fees
- Administrative Order No.31:
- Asbestos Litigation Pleadings
- Administrative Order No.32:
- Asbestos Litigation Pleadings
- Administrative Order No.33:
- Asbestos Litigation Pleadings
- Administrative Order No.34:
- Discontinuances In Asbestos Cases - Notice To Other Parties Under Pa. R.C.P. 229
- Administrative Order No.55:
- Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program
Magisterial District Judge Rules
- Rule 1008:
- Landlord Tenant Appeals
Criminal Division Rules
- Rule 101:
- Approval Of Police Complaints And Arrest Warrant Affidavits By Attorney For The Commonwealth-Local Options
Arrest Without Warrant Filing Of Complaint
- Rule 130:
- Release Prior To Preliminary Arraignment
Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition
- Rule 160:
- Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition In Summary Cases
Grand Jury, Indictment And Information
- Rule 200 (c):
- Grand Jury Sessions
- Rule 200 (d):
- Cases To Be Submitted
Search Warrants
- Rule 202:
- Approval of Search Warrant Applications by Attorney for the Commonwealth
Pretrial Procedures
- Rule 302 (c-d):
- Attorneys - Appearances And Withdrawals
- Rule 303 (e-h):
- Arraignment
- Rule 304 (f):
- Pretrial Applications For Relief To Be Heard By Judge Assigned To Case
Business Of Courts
- Rule 500:
- Deputy Constables
- Rule 501:
- Terms Of Court
- Rule 502:
- Sessions Of Jury Trials
- Rule 503:
- Arguments
- Rule 504:
- Appeals To Supreme, Superior And Commonwealth Courts - Duties Of Attorneys
Trial
- Rule 1107 (1):
- Criminal Jury Selection; 27 Mm 1993
- Rule 1123 (f-i):
- Post-Verdict Motions-Notice-Briefs-Argument
Sentencing
- Rule 1401:
- Sentencing Judge - Notification
Domestic Relations
- Rule 5001:
- Proceedings For Support
Criminal Division Administrative Orders
- Administrative Order No.25:
- Child Victims Of Sexual Or Physical Abuse
- Administrative Order No.37:
- Local Procedures For Ard In Summary Cases
- Administrative Order No.38:
- Offender Supervision Fees
- Administrative Order No.90:
- District Court Diversionary Program
Orphans' Court Division Rules
Local Rules
- Rule 1.1 A:
- Short title and Citation
- Rule 1.5A:
- Local Rules
- Rule 1.6A:
- Mediation by Agreement, Local Rule, or Court Order
- Rule 1.7A:
- Entry and Withdrawal of Counsel
- Rule 1.9A:
- Holidays and Emergencies
Accounts, Objections and Distributions
- Rule 2.1A:
- Sessions of Court
- Rule 2.4A:
- Additional Receipts and Disbursements
- Rule 2.6A:
- Filing with the Clerk
- Rule 2.7A:
- Objections to Accounts or Petitions for Adjudication/Statements of Proposed Distribution
- Rule 2.9A:
- Confirmation of Accounts; Awards
- Rule 2.10A:
- Foreign Heirs and Unknown Distributes
- Rule 2.11A:
- Appointment of Official Examiners
Petition Practice and Pleading
- Rule 3.1A:
- Petitions Generally
- Rule 3.5A:
- Mode of Proceeding on Petition
- Rule 3.7A:
- Time for Filing and Service of Responsive Pleadings
- Rule 3.9A:
- Preliminary Objections
Format and Service of Legal Paper by Parties and Court; Electronic Filing
Rules Governing Specific Types of Petitions
- Rule 5.4A:
- Revocation, Vacating or Extension of Time for Filing of Surviving Spouse's Election
- Rule 5.6A:
- Appointment of a Guardian for the Estate or Person of a Minor
- Rule 5.6B:
- Minor's Estate, Allowances
- Rule 5.8A:
- Discharge of Fiduciary and Surety
- Rule 5.10A:
- Public Sale of Real Estate
- Rule 5.10B:
- Joinder and Consent
- Rule 5.10C:
- Procedure for Public Sale. Security
- Rule 5.10D:
- Public Sale. Exhibits
- Rule 5.11A:
- Private Sale of Real Property or Options Therefor
- Rule 5.11B:
- Petition to Fix or waive Additional Security. Personal Representative. Other Fiduciary
- Rule 5.12A:
- Mortgage or Lease of Real Property
- Rule 5.16A:
- Petition to Settle Wrongful Death and Survival Actions
- Rule 5.17A:
- Petition for Leave to Compromise Minor's Action
Rules Relating to Pre-Hearing and Hearing Procedure
- Rule 7.1A:
- Practice as to Depositions, Discovery, Production of Documents and Perpetuation of Testimony
- Rule 7.1B:
- Pretrial Conference
- Rule 7.2A:
- Motion for Judgement on the Pleadings
- Rule 7.3A:
- Motion for Summary Judgement
Reconsideration
- Rule 8.2:
- Motions for Reconsideration
Auditors and Masters
- Rule 9.1A:
- Notice of Hearings
- Rule 9.2A:
- Filing of Report
- Rule 9.5A:
- Transcript of Testimony
- Rule 9.6A:
- Notice of Filing Report
- Rule 9.7A:
- Confirmation of Report
Register Of Wills
- Rule 10.4:
- Appeals from the Register of Wills
Special Petitions
- Rule 12.1A:
- Family Exemption; Voluntary Distribution
- Rule 12.1B:
- Family Exemption; Small Estates
- Rule 12.1C:
- Family Exemption; Allowance
- Rule 12.2A:
- Spouse's Allowance Under Prior Law
- Rule 12.3A:
- Extension Of Time For Filing Election
- Rule 12.5A:
- Presence Of Minor In Court Not Required
- Rule 12.5B:
- Minor's Estate. Restricted Accounts. Waiver Of Bond
- Rule 12.5C:
- Minor's Estate, Allowances
- Rule 12.5D:
- Small Estates Of Minors
- Rule 12.6A:
- Exhibits To Petition For Appointment Of Trustee
- Rule 12.7A:
- Discharge Of Fiduciaries. Additional Averments
- Rule 12.7B:
- Exhibits
- Rule 12.7C:
- Discharge Of Fiduciaries Of Certain Small Estates
- Rule 12.9A:
- General Rules Applicable To All Fiduciaries For All Petitions Relating To The Public Sale, Excusing Or Requiring Additional Security Or Other Disposition Of Real Estate
- Rule 12.9B:
- Joinder And Consent
- Rule 12.9C:
- Procedure For Public Sale. Security
- Rule 12.9D:
- Public Sale. Exhibits
- Rule 12.9E:
- Public Sale. Surety.
- Rule 12.10A:
- Private Sale, Exchange Or Option. Contents Of Petition. Exhibits. Notice And Security
- Rule 12.10B:
- Petition For A Sale Having Effect Of A Judicial Sale
- Rule 12.10C:
- Petition To Fix Or Waive Additional Security. Personal Representative. Other Fiduciary
- Rule 12.11A:
- Mortgage Or Lease Of Real Property. Additional Requirements And Security
Distribution - Special Situations
- Rule 13.3:
- Contents Of Report
Incompetents' Estates
- Rule 14.2A:
- Notice of Mental Health Commitment
- Rule 14.2B:
- Withdrawal of Petition
- Rule 14.9A:
- Allowances
Adoptions
- Rule 15.1A:
- Form Of Petition And Other Papers
- Rule 15.1B:
- Certificate Of Adoption
- Rule 15.2A:
- Persons At Hearing For Voluntary Relinquishment To Agency
- Rule 15.3A:
- Persons At Hearing For Voluntary Relinquishment To Adult
- Rule 15.4A:
- Persons At Hearing For Involuntary Termination Of Parental Rights
- Rule 15.4B:
- Pre-Hearing Procedures for Contested Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights
- Rule 15.5A:
- Petition For Adoption
- Rule 15.5B:
- Preplacement Home Study And Report; Investigation
- Rule 15.5C:
- Disclosure Of Fees And Costs
- Rule 15.5D:
- Persons At Adoption Hearing
- Rule 15.6A:
- Notice
Orphans' Court Administrative Orders
- Administrative Order No. 28:
- Adoption Investigation Reports
- Administrative Order No. 36:
- Marriage Application Licenses