Berks Cnty. C.P. Criminal Rules Rule 706.1

Exceptions

Decision

Appeal

Collection

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

in the first instance by the Clerk of Courts.

(B) Exceptions to such bill of costs must be filed with the Clerk of Courts, accompanied

by an affidavit of the truth of the allegations made therein within five (5) days after such bill of

costs is filed with the Clerk of Courts. Within five (5) days after the exceptions are filed, the

Clerk of Courts shall issue a rule for retaxation and shall forthwith notify the parties of the time

and date for hearing on such retaxation. The hearing shall be held not less than five (5) days after

notice is served on the parties.

(C) The Clerk of Courts shall serve a copy of his decision on the parties within five (5)

days of the hearing. Any party may file an appeal to the court form 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 Clerk of Courts. Upon filing

of such appeal, the Clerk of Courts shall file a written report in which he shall set forth the facts

upon which he based his decision. Objections not raised before the Clerk of Courts shall be

deemed abandoned.

(D) Neither a rule for retaxation nor an appeal therefrom shall prevent the collection of

the costs, but upon application, the court may direct that the costs to which objections have been

taken are not to be paid without order of court.

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

the Clerk of Courts other than those shown on a party’s bill of costs. such exceptions shall be

accompanied by an affidavit 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.