Dauphin Cnty. C.P. RULE 1.8(c) - Docketing of Cases and Request for Assignment

RULE 1.8(c). Docketing of Cases and Request for Assignment

(1) All matters shall be filed with the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court before they are

entertained by this Court. Attorneys and self-represented parties shall

comply with the Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of

Pennsylvania: Case Records of the Appellate and Trial Courts and Local Rules

of Judicial Administration 101 and 102 found at

http://www.dauphincounty.org/government/Court-Departments/Local-Rules-of-Court/Pages/default.aspx.

(2) When the issuance of a citation is requested, or when any petition, account,

objection, preliminary objection, exception to an auditor’s or master’s report, or

motion is ready to be scheduled for a hearing, argument, or disposition by the

Court, or when a conference with the Court is requested, a party must file a

“Request for Assignment” using the latest format, together with a proposed

citation, rule, or order which contain a distribution legend. The Request for

Assignment must state:

(a) the name and docket number of the case;

(b) the title and date of the matter(s) ready for assignment;

(c) whether all responsive pleadings have been filed or the time for

responsive pleadings has elapsed;

(d) if a hearing or argument is requested, the anticipated length of the

hearing or argument;

(e) a list of any related cases; and

(f) the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of all

counsel and self-represented parties.

Request for Assignment forms shall be available from the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court or

online at www.dauphincounty.org.