Bucks Cnty. C.P. Rule 206.4 (c)

Rule 206.4(c) - Rule to Show Cause. Alternative Procedures

(1) The Prothonotary shall forward every petition bearing a rule to show cause to

the Court for review. At its discretion, the Court may issue a rule to show cause

and forward a copy of same to the petitioner for service on all respondents.

(2) A rule to show cause shall be served upon the respondents at least ten days

prior to the return date, unless the Court shall specially authorize service within a

shorter time. If for any reason satisfactory to the Court the petition and rule shall

not have been served ten days before the return day, or the length of time specially

authorized, the Court may extend the return day thereof on motion of any

interested party.

(3) A stay of proceedings, including a stay of execution, may be granted by the

court in its discretion. If a stay of proceedings is required, the moving party shall

schedule a conference with the assigned judge. Unless waived by the court, notice

of the conference shall be provided to opposing counsel and any unrepresented

parties. The application for stay shall be presented at the conference.

(4)(a) When a rule has issued and been properly served on all interested parties and

a response is filed in opposition, the petition shall be submitted to and decided by

the court pursuant to Bucks County Rule of Civil Procedure No. 208.3(b)

(4)(b) When a rule has issued and been properly served on all interested parties and

no response in opposition has been filed, the moving party may file a motion and

order to make the rule absolute any time after the return date.