Dauphin Cnty. C.P. Rule 212.3 - Pre-Trial Conferences in Jury Trial Cases

RULE 212.3. PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCES IN JURY TRIAL CASES

(1) (a) For each term of court, a pre-trial conference for all cases on the civil jury

trial list shall be held on a date specially fixed by the Court and published

in the court calendar. Assignments designating the judge and the time of

the conference shall be noted on the final trial list. Copies of the trial list

will be available at the Court Administrator’s Office and the Prothonotary’s

Office.

(b) Each party shall be represented at the conference by counsel who will try

the case or an authorized representative.

(2) Counsel attending the pre-trial conference must have complete authority to

stipulate on items of evidence and admissions as well as authority to settle.

Counsel shall have the client available for consultation regarding settlement.

(3) At the pre-trial conference, efforts shall be made to narrow legal issues, to reach

stipulations as to facts not in controversy, to shorten the time and expense of

trial, and to discuss the prospects of settlement. The Court, at its option, may

enter a pre-trial order to become part of the record of the case, embracing all

stipulations, admissions and other matters which have come before it.

(4) If counsel fails to appear, the Court may impose appropriate sanctions.

Effective 03/02/98