Bucks Cnty. C.P. Rule 208.3 (a)

Rule 208.3(a) - Scheduling and Hearing of Motions

(1) When a motion has been filed, the Court may take the following actions:

(a) Issue a rule to show cause and forward a copy thereof to the movant for service

upon all respondents;

(b) Schedule a hearing;

(c) Enter an order disposing of the motion.

(2) When the Court issues a rule on a motion, it shall be governed by the

provisions of Pa. R. C. P. Nos. 206.5 and 206.7. When appropriate, the Court may

refuse to issue a rule. If proper service has been made and no response has been

filed, the rule may be made absolute by filing a motion and order for same. When a

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

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

(3) Applications which are deemed to be an emergency by the assigned judge may

be presented to the court at a conference or hearing. Notice of the scheduling of

such conference or hearing shall be transmitted to all counsel and unrepresented

parties as directed by the assigned judge.

(4) 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.