Dauphin Cnty. C.P. Rule 206.1(a) - Petitions

RULE 206.1(a) – PETITIONS

(1) The only applications designated to proceed as petitions are:

(a) Petitions to Open Judgment;

(b) Non Pros Petitions;

(c) Applications filed to commence an action where it is not appropriate to file

a writ of summons or a complaint; and

(d) Any other applications so designated by statute or rule of court.

All other applications shall proceed as motions. If an application is

designated by statute or rule of court to proceed as a petition, the statutory

basis or specific rule must be specifically set forth in the petition.

(2) All issues relating to the administration, filing and processing of judicial

assignments relating to petitions shall be under the direction and supervision of

the Civil Calendar Judge.

(3) Except for Petitions in Forfeiture under 42 Pa.C.S.A. §5805, all petitions and

answers or responses thereto shall be accompanied by a proposed order (or

alternative orders) as well as a proposed Rule to Show Cause pursuant to

Pa.R.C.P. 206.5. The proposed order(s) and Rule to Show Cause shall contain

a distribution legend which shall include the name(s) and mailing address(es),

telephone number(s), facsimile number(s) and e-mail address(es), if any, of all

attorneys and/or self-represented parties to be served.

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