Berks Cnty. C.P. Civil Rules Rule 217.2

(a) A bill of costs drawn, certified and filed in accordance with these rules shall be taxed in the first

instance by the prothonotary.

(b) Exceptions to such bill of costs must be filed with the prothonotary, accompanied by a verified

statement, as verified is defined in Pa.R.C.P. 76, of the truth of the allegations made therein within five

(5) days after receipt of such bill of costs. Within five (5) days after the exceptions are filed, the

prothonotary shall issue a rule for retaxation and shall forthwith notify all parties of the time and date for

a hearing on such retaxation before the prothonotary. The hearing shall be held not less than five (5) days

after notice is served on the parties.

(c) The prothonotary shall serve a copy of his or her decision on the parties within five (5) days of

the hearing. Any party may file an appeal to the court from such decision or retaxation within ten (10)

days after receipt thereof by filing a specification of items to which objection is taken along with the

grounds for such objection in the office of the prothonotary. Upon filing of such appeal, the prothonotary

shall file a written report in which he or she shall set forth the facts upon which he or she based his or her

decisions. Objections not raised before the prothonotary shall be deemed abandoned.

(d) Neither a rule for retaxation nor an appeal therefrom shall stay execution or prevent the

collection of the judgment and costs, but upon application, the court may direct that the costs to which

objections have been taken are not to be included in the execution or are not to be disbursed by the sheriff

without order of the court.

(e) At any time prior to payment, any party may file exceptions to any costs taxed by the

prothonotary other than those shown on a party's bill of costs. Such exceptions shall be accompanied by a

verified statement, as verified is defined in Pa.R.C.P. 76, of the truth of the allegations contained therein.

Thereafter, the proceedings for retaxation shall be in accordance with the rules pertaining to the retaxation

of items listed on a party's bill of costs.