Civil Division Rules
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Appeals From Certain Administrative Agencies |
Rule *27
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Appeals From Zoning Hearing Boards
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Rule *28 |
Appeals From The Bucks County Board Of Assessment And Revision Of Taxes |
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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)(3) |
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) |
Rule of Civil Procedure |
Rule 208.3(a) |
Scheduling and Hearing of Motions |
Rule 208.3(b) |
Alternative Procedures |
Explanatory Comment
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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*(A) |
Oral Arguments |
Rule 216*(F) |
Application For Continuance |
Rule 220.1*1 |
Civil Jury Selection |
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 *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 *266 |
Rule *266 rescinded-for disposition of petitions, see B.C.R.C.P. No. 206.4(c)(4)(a) and (b); for disposition of motions and other miscellaneous application; see B.C.R.C.P. No. 208.3(a) and (b). |
Rule *275 |
Money Paid Into Court |
Rule *280 |
Bills Of Costs |
Rule *285 |
Legal Periodical; Service By Publication |
Rule *286 |
Notices; Service Of Papers |
Rule *287 |
Appeals To Supreme, Superior And Commonwealth Courts - Duties Of Attorneys |
Rule *300 |
Rule *300 rescinded-for filing office, see B.C.R.C.P. No. 205.2(a)(1). |
Rule *301 |
Rule *301 rescinded-for backer requirement, see B.C.R.C.P. No. 205.2(a)(2). |
Rule *302 |
Rule *302 rescinded-for complete docket number requirement, see B.C.R.C.P. No. 205.2(a)(3). |
Rule 400.1*(C) |
Regarding Service Of Process [Rescinded September 1, 2004, effective immediately] |
Rule 440*(C)-*(E) |
Rule 440*(c)-(e) rescinded-for service requirements, see B.C.R.C.P. Nos. 206.4(c)(2), 206.4(c)(4)(b), 208.3(a)(2) and 208.3(a)(4). |
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Fiduciaries |
Rule *920 |
Accounts; Statements Of Proposed Distribution |
Rule *921 |
Auditors |
Rule *922 |
Discharge Of Fiduciaries |
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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 |
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Pleadings And Practice |
Rule *935 |
Pleadings; Practice; Conformity To Civil Actions |
Rule *936 |
Security For Costs; Nonresidence Or Insolvency Of Plaintiff |
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Sureties |
Rule *940 |
Approval Of Sureties |
Rule *941 |
Individual Sureties |
Rule *942 |
Corporate Sureties |
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Viewers |
Rule *945 |
County Board Of Viewers; Membership; Compensation |
Rule *946 |
Hearings; Records |
Rule *947 |
Reports; Confirmation; Exceptions |
Rule *948 |
Request For View |
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Civil Actions |
Rule 1018.1(C)*(1) |
Notice To Defend |
Rule 1021*(E) |
Claim For Money Damages. Amount. Interest. Account. Exceptions |
Rule 1023.1(b)(1)
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Signing of Documents |
Rule 1024*(D) |
Attorney Executing Verification |
Rule 1024*(E) |
Dating Of Verification |
Rule 1028(c) |
Procedure for the Disposition of Preliminary Objections |
Rule 1029*(e)
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Book Accounts - Copy - Demand for Production of Books |
Rule 1033*(a)
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Amendment |
Rule 1034(a)
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Procedure for the Disposition of Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings |
Rule 1034(a)*(1) |
Rule 1034(a)*(1) rescinded-for disposition of Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings, see B.C.R.C.P. No. 1034(a). |
Rule 1035.2(a)
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Procedure for the Disposition of Summary Judgement Motions |
Rule 1219.5*(D) |
Domestic Relations |
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Compulsory Arbitration |
Rule 1301*(A)-*(B) |
Cases For Submission |
Rule 1302*(G)-*(M) |
Administration Of Arbitration |
Rule 1303*(C)-*(E) |
Hearing. Notice |
Rule 1304*(D) |
Conduct Of Hearing. Generally |
Rule 1305(B)*(5) |
Conduct Of Hearing. Evidence |
Rule 1306*(A) |
Award |
Rule 1308*(D)-*(E) |
Appeal |
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Actions In Equity |
Rule 1533*(I) |
Receivers - Notice To Creditors, Etc |
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Actions In Support |
Rule 1910.5*(D) |
Domestic Relations |
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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 1920.13*(D) |
Custody Claims. [Rescinded November 3, 1998, effective 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin] |
Rule 1920.16*(A) |
Bifurcation
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Rule 1920.22*(C) |
Discovery. [Rescinded November 3, 1998, Effective 30 Days After Publication In The Pennsylvania Bulletin] |
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*(C) |
Incorporation Of Separation Agreements. [Rescinded November 3, 1998, Effective 30 Days After Publication In The Pennsylvania Bulletin] |
Rule 1920.42*(D) |
Notice. Certification Of Notice. [Rescinded November 3, 1998, Effective 30 Days After Publication In The Pennsylvania Bulletin] |
Rule 1920.42(D)*(3) |
Proceedings Upon Filing of Counter-Affidavit. |
Rule 1920.42*(E) |
Decree. [Rescinded November 3, 1998, Effective 30 Days After Publication In The Pennsylvania Bulletin] |
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 1920.54*(E) |
Trial By Judge |
Rule 1920.55*(D) |
Proceedings Subsequent To Hearing By Master |
Rule 1920.55-3(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 1930.5*(C) |
Discovery |
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 |
Rule 1920.76*(A) |
Caption Of Decree Of Divorce. [Rescinded November 3, 1998, Effective 30 Days After Publication In The Pennsylvania Bulletin] |
Rules Relating To Domestic Relations Matters Generally |
Rule 1930.5*(C) |
Discovery |
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Minors As Parties |
Rule 2039(A)*(1) |
Compromise, Settlement, Discontinuance And Distribution |
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Actions For Wrongful Death |
Rule 2205*(A)-*(B) |
Notice To Persons Entitled To Damages-Service |
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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 |
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Substitution Of Parties |
Rule 2353*(B) |
Service Of Rule |
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Enforcement Of Money Judgments For The Payment Of Money |
Rule 3129*(F) |
Notice Of Sale-Real Property |
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Enforcement Of Judgments In Special Actions Interpleader |
Rule 3216*(A) |
Trial Without Jury |
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Enforcement Of Judgments - Forms |
Rule 3252(B)*(1) |
Writ Of Execution, Money Judgments |
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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) |
Rule of Civil Procedure |
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Civil Division Administrative Orders
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Administrative Order No. 1 |
Judicial And Related Account |
Administrative Order No. 2 |
Duties Of The Court Administrator |
Administrative Order No. 6 |
Order Re Implementation Of Divorce Code Of 1980 |
Administrative Order No. 9 |
Jury Selection Commission - Action 1980-78 |
Administrative Order No. 11 |
Boards Of View And Jurors - Reimbursement By Condemnors 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. 22 |
Protection From Abuse Act (Rescinded; see Administrative Order 19 above) |
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 |
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Magisterial District Judge Rules
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Rule 1008*(D) |
Landlord Tenant Appeals |
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Criminal Division Rules
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Rule 101a*(1); 77 Mm 1992 |
Approval Of Police Complaints And Arrest Warrant Affidavits By Attorney For The Commonwealth-Local Options |
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Arrest Without Warrant Filing Of Complaint |
Rule 130*(E) |
Release Prior To Preliminary Arraignment |
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Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition |
Rule 160*1; 26 Mm 1991 |
Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition In Summary Cases |
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Grand Jury, Indictment And Information |
Rule 200*(C) |
Grand Jury Sessions |
Rule 200*(D) |
Cases To Be Submitted |
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Search Warrants |
Rule 202 |
Approval of Search Warrant Applications by Attorney for the Commonweath |
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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 |
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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 |
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Trial |
Rule 1107.*1 |
Criminal Jury Selection; 27 Mm 1993 |
Rule 1123*(F)-*(I) |
Post-Verdict Motions-Notice-Briefs-Argument |
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Sentencing |
Rule 1401(B)*(1) |
Sentencing Judge - Notification |
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Search Warrants |
Rule 2002a*(1) |
Approval Of Search Warrant Applications By Attorney For The Commonwealth - Local Option (Rescinded; see Rule 202 above) |
Rule 4007*(E)(1-5) |
Qualification Of Surety (Rescinded) |
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Domestic Relations |
Rule *5001 |
Proceedings For Support |
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Criminal Division Administrative Orders
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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. 39 |
Acceptance Of Bail After Regular Office Hours Of Magisterial District Judges And Common Pleas Judges |
Administrative
Order No. 90 |
District Court Diversionary Program |
Orphans' Court Division Rules
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Local Rules |
Rule 1.1a |
Short title and Citation |
Rule 1.5a
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Local Rules |
Rule 1.6a
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Mediation by Agreement, Local Rule, or Court Order |
Rule 1.7a
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Entry and Withdrawal of Counsel |
Rule 1.9a
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Holidays and Emergencies |
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Accounts, Objections and Distributions |
Rule 2.1a
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Sessions of Court |
Rule 2.4a
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Additional Receipts and Disbursements |
Rule 2.6a
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Filing with the Clerk |
Rule 2.7a
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Objections to Accounts or Petitions for Adjudication/Statements of Proposed Distribution |
Rule 2.9a |
Filing |
Rule 2.10a |
Foreign Heirs and Unknown Distributees |
Rule 2.11a
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Appointment of Official Examiners |
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Petition Practice and Pleading |
Rule 3.1a |
Petitions Generally |
Rule 3.5a |
Mode of Proceeding on Petition |
Rule 3.7a |
Time for Filing and Serive of Responsive Pleadings |
Rule 3.9a |
Preliminary Objections |
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Format and Service of Legal Paper by Parties and Court; Electronic Filing |
Rule 4.2a
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Citation or Notice to Individuals and Entities |
Rule 4.7a
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Electronic Filing |
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Rules Governing Specific Types of Petitions |
Rule 5.4a
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Revocation, Vacating or Extension of Time for Filing of Surviving Spouse's Election |
Rule 5.6a
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Appointment of a Guardian for the Estate or Person of a Minor |
Rule 5.6b
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Minor's Estate, Allowances |
Rule 5.8a
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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 |
Mortgage or Lease of Real Property |
Rule 5.11a |
Public Sale. Exhibits |
Rule 5.11b |
Private Sale of Real Property or Options Therefor |
Rule 5.12a |
Petition to Fix or waive Additional Security. Personal Representative. Other Fiduciary |
Rule 5.16a |
Petition to Settle Wrongful Death and Survival Actions |
Rule 5.17a |
Petition for Leave to Compromise Minor's Action |
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Rules Relating to Pre-Hearing and Hearing Procedure |
Rule 7.1a
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Practice as to Depositions, Discovery, Production of Documents and Perpetuation of Testimony |
Rule 7.1b
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Pretrial Conference |
Rule 7.2a
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Motion for Judgement on the Pleadings |
Rule 7.3a
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Motion for Summary Judgement |
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Reconsideration |
Rule 8.2a
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Motions for Reconsideration |
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Auditors and Masters |
Rule 9.1a
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Notice of Hearings |
Rule 9.2a |
Filing of Report |
Rule 9.5a
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Transcript of Testimony |
Rule 9.6a
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Notice of Filing Report |
Rule 9.7a |
Confirmation of Report |
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Register Of Wills |
Rule 10.4a
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Appeals from the Register of Wills |
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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 |
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 |
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Distribution - Special Situations |
Rule 13.3a |
Contents Of Report |
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Incompetents' Estates |
Rule 14.2a |
Incompetent's Estate. Allowances |
Rule 14.2b |
Rule 14.2b Accounts And Distribution. [Abrogated September 28, 1994, Effective November 28, 1994.] |
Rule 14.5b |
Notice |
Rule 14.5c |
Report Of Legal Representation |
Rule 14.5d |
Proposed Findings Of Fact |
Rule 14.5e |
Periodic Report Of The Guardian Of The Person |
Rule 14.5f |
Periodic Report Of The Guardian Of The Estate |
Rule 14.5g |
Ancillary Petitions |
Rule 14.5h |
Disbursements |
Rule 14.5i |
Accounts And Distribution |
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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 15.3b |
Petition To Confirm Consent To Adoption |
Rule 15.4a |
Persons At Hearing For 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 15.5e |
[Reserved] |
Rule 15.5f |
Persons At Hearing |
Rule 15.6a |
Notice |
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Orphans' Court Administrative Orders
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Administrative Order No. 28 |
Adoption Investigation Reports |
Administrative Order No. 36 |
Marriage Application Licenses |
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Orphans' Court Sample Forms
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Preliminary Decree and Citation |
Petition to Settle Wrongful Death and Survival Actions |
Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Person and of the Estate of a Minor |
Petition for Distribution of Minor’s Funds |
Petition for Leave to Compromise Minor’s Action |
Petition for Appointment of Counsel |
Petition to Proceed In Forma Pauperis |
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Rules of Judicial Administration
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Rule 4007 |
Request for Transcripts |
Rule 4008 |
Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party other than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision Thereof |
Rule 4009 |
Fees Payable to the Court Reporter by the Courts for Court-Ordered Transcripts
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