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Delaware Cnty. C.P. CommonPleasAdminOrders_AOD THIS 26
DAY OF epenber A.D 2013September
ANGELA L. MARTINEZ, ESQ., DIRECTOR
OFFICE OF JUDICIAL SUPPORT
Thonar E Harhen
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WARE San MUICEOFFICERN ICECOLPA PA. SUPPORT
In RE: Appointment of Conflict Counsel
For Indigent Accused Juveniles
NO. 12-5040:
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PRESIDENT JUDGE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
AND NOW, this 27th day of August, 2013, it is hereby ORDERED and
DECREED that Orders issued under the "Appointment of Conflict Counsel for
Indigent Accused Juveniles" adopted in December, 2003 as an addendum to the
"Delaware County Indigent Defense Plan" will include an allowance for Counsel
Fees not to exceed One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) without prior
Court approval.
This Order is issued on an interim basis and is hereby incorporated into
and made part of the "Delaware County Indigent Defense Plan" dated July 17, 2003
and its addendum "Appointment of Conflict Counsel for Indigent Accused Juveniles"
which became effective on December 1, 2003.
This Order is effective until such time that the Board of Judges, in consultation
with the Subcommittee on Indigent Defense, can review and adopt a general update
of the entire 2003 plan or is otherwise rescinded or replaced by Administrative
Order.
CABY
CHAD F. KENNEY
President Judge
PA. CO. DELAWARESUPPORT JUDICIAL30 301230
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In RE: Delaware County Indigent
Defense Plan - Case Fee
Cap:
: NO. 12-5040
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PRESIDENT JUDGE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
AND NOW, this 27th day of August, 2013, it is hereby ORDERED and
DECREED that the CASE FEE CAP established under the "Delaware County
Indigent Defense Plan" dated July 17, 2003, is hereby amended as follows:
Capital Homicide Cases - $15,000.00
This Amendment is effective immediately and will include cases that are
currently being prosecuted.
This Order is issued on an interim basis and is hereby incorporated into and
made part of the "Delaware County Indigent Defense Plan" dated July 17, 2003 and
its addendum "Appointment of Conflict Counsel for Indigent Accused Juveniles"
which became effective on December 1, 2003.
This Order is effective until such time that the Board of Judges, in consultation
with the Subcommittee on Indigent Defense, can review and adopt a general update
of the entire 2003 plan or is otherwise rescinded or replaced by Administrative
Order.
CABY
CHAD F. KENNEY
President Judge
PA. CO. DELAWARESUPPORT JUDICIALOF OFFICE
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In RE: Delaware County Indigent:
Defense Plan - Fee:
Structure:
NO. 12-5040
PRESIDENT JUDGE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
AND NOW, this 27th day of August, 2013, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED
that the "Fee Structure" established under the "Delaware County Indigent Defense Plan"
dated July 17, 2003, is hereby amended to include as follows:
The hourly rates for Capital homicide cases will be:
1.Travel time - $40.00 per hour
2.Out of Court time - $90.00 per hour
3.In Court time - $110.00 per hour
These amended rates will apply to time actually worked on all Capital homicide cases
on or after the date of this Order and not to time worked before the date of this Order.
This Order is issued on an interim basis and hereby incorporated and made part of
the "Delaware County Indigent Defense Plan" dated July 17, 2003 and its addendum
"Appointment of Conflict Counsel for Indigent Accused Juveniles" which became effective
on December 1, 2003.
This Order is effective until such time that the Board of Judges, in consultation with
the Subcommittee on Indigent Defense, can review and adopt a general update of the
entire 2003 plan or is otherwise rescinded or replaced by Administrative Order.
SABY
PA. CO. DELAWARE
SUPPORT JUDICIAL
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF DELAWARE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO DELAWARE COUNTY LOCAL RULE 1920.90
DIVORCE FILES IMPOUNDED
DOCKET NO. 125040
ORDER
29ᵗʰAND NOW, to wit, this day of January, 2013, It is hereby
ORDERED that Delaware County Local Rule 1920.90 is AMENDED, to
provide as follows:
Rule 1920.90 Divorce Files Impounded
In all divorce actions filed after December 31, 1939, the file
shall be open to Inspection by the parties or their attorneys
of record without order of court. Inspection by others shall
be only upon order of court for good cause shown.
In all divorce actions filed before January 1, 1940, the file
shall be open to the general public for Inspection. 2013
DELAWARE JUDICIAL OFFICE 30 03
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By the Court: 52
Chad F. Kenney, President Judge
IN RE: APPOINTMENT OR REMOVAL
OF DEPUTY CONSTABLES
NO: 2750 OF 2008
AMENDED ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
26THAND NOW, this day of January, 2012, this Court ORDERS as follows:
The last paragraph of this Court's Administrative Order dated the 9th day of September,
2010, related to the appointment or removal of Deputy Constables which formerly read;
"Once this Court has signed an Order approving the appointment of a Deputy
Constable, the Deputy Constable shall provide to the Office of the Administrator for
Magisterial District Judges within ten (10) days the following: a copy of the Court Order
approving the appointment of the Deputy Constable and a copy of the newly appointed
Deputy Constable's bond in the amount of $10,000.00 that has been filed in the
Delaware County Office of Judicial Support; a copy of the certificate of professional
liability insurance which has been filed in the Delaware County Office of Judicial
Support; the completed Pennsylvania State Constable Personal Information sheet; and,
a copy of the petition seeking the approval of the appointment of the Deputy Constable
with all exhibits".
Is amended to read as follows:
"Once this Court has signed an Order approving the appointment of a Deputy
Constable, the Deputy Constable shall provide to the Office of the District Court
Administrator for Magisterial District Judges within ten (10) days the following
information: a copy of the newly appointed Deputy Constable's bond in the amount of
$3,000.00 that has been filed in the Delaware County Office of Judicial Support; a copy
of the certificate of professional liability insurance showing a minimum coverage of
$250,000.00 per incident and a minimum aggregate of $500,000.00 per year which has
been filed in the Delaware County Office of Judicial Support; the completed
Pennsylvania State Constable Personal Information sheet; and, a copy of the petition
seeking the approval of the appointment of the Deputy Constable with all exhibits".
In all other respects, this Court reaffirms and republishes its Order of Court
dated the 9th day of September, 2010 related to the appointment or removal of Deputy
Constables.
JOSEPH P. CRONIN, JR., P.J.
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I 26 DELAWAREJAN
2012
HERD / TRUE AND CORRECTCOPY FROM THE RECORD
26 DAY OF Jan A.D 2012
MARTINEZ, ESQ., DIRECTORCIFF/CEOF SUPICIAL SUPPORT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF DELAWARE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
IN RE: APPOINTMENT OR REMOVAL
OF DEPUTY CONSTABLES
NO: 2750 OF 2008
AMENDED ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
26THAND NOW, this day of January, 2012, this Court ORDERS as follows:
The last paragraph of this Court's Administrative Order dated the 9th day of September,
2010, related to the appointment or removal of Deputy Constables which formerly read;
"Once this Court has signed an Order approving the appointment of a Deputy
Constable, the Deputy Constable shall provide to the Office of the Administrator for
Magisterial District Judges within ten (10) days the following: a copy of the Court Order
approving the appointment of the Deputy Constable and a copy of the newly appointed
Deputy Constable's bond in the amount of $10,000.00 that has been filed in the
Delaware County Office of Judicial Support; a copy of the certificate of professional
liability insurance which has been filed in the Delaware County Office of Judicial
Support; the completed Pennsylvania State Constable Personal Information sheet; and,
a copy of the petition seeking the approval of the appointment of the Deputy Constable
with all exhibits".
Is amended to read as follows:
"Once this Court has signed an Order approving the appointment of a Deputy
Constable, the Deputy Constable shall provide to the Office of the District Court
Administrator for Magisterial District Judges within ten (10) days the following
information: a copy of the newly appointed Deputy Constable's bond in the amount of
$3,000.00 that has been filed in the Delaware County Office of Judicial Support; a copy
of the certificate of professional liability insurance showing a minimum coverage of
$250,000.00 per incident and a minimum aggregate of $500,000.00 per year which has
been filed in the Delaware County Office of Judicial Support; the completed
Pennsylvania State Constable Personal Information sheet; and, a copy of the petition
seeking the approval of the appointment of the Deputy Constable with all exhibits".
In all other respects, this Court reaffirms and republishes its Order of Court
dated the 9th day of September, 2010 related to the appointment or removal of Deputy
Constables.
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26 JUDICIAL DELAWAREJAN
2012
WP
FILE 03
IN RE: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
AMENDING SECTION 7.18 OF THE
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE
DELAWARE COUNTY OFFICE OF ADULT
PAROLE AND PROBATION
ORDER
AND NOW, this 25ᵗʰ day of October, 2011 it is hereby ORDERED that Section
7.18 Violation of the Electronic Monitoring Program (2) Action to be Taken When
Violation Occurs (paragraph 3) which presently states:
"If the client was serving house arrest as part of a "Min/Max" sentence,
he/she will serve the remainder of time left on the minimum in the prison.
The office will inform the defendant, if the defendant disagrees they will be
advised to request a habeas. The officer is responsible for requesting a
recission at the end of the minimum. If the client was serving EMP as part
of an Intermediate Punishment sentence or if it was ordered at a Gagnon
hearing, the appropriate violation hearing will be requested by the probation
officer".
is immediately amended to read as follows:
"If the client was serving house arrest as part of a "Min/Max" sentence, the
probation officer will request that the sentencing judge, or the criminal back
up judge if the sentencing judge is unavailable, issue a bench warrant to
affect the apprehension of the client. Once the client is apprehended and
detained pursuant to the bench warrant, the probation officer will request that a
hearing be schedule before a judge on the bench warrant to occur within
seventy-two (72) hours or the close of the next business day if the seventy-two
(72) hours expires on a non-business day. At the conclusion of the judicial
hearing where the violation is addressed, the probation officer will present the
bench warrant to the sentencing judge for recission.
If the client was serving EMP as part of an Intermediate Punishment sentence or
if it was ordered at a Gagnon hearing, the appropriate violation hearing will be
requested by the probation officer in accordance with the Pennsylvania Rules of
Criminal Procedure".
The Director of the Delaware County Office of Adult Parole and Probation is
ORDERED to post this Administrative Order on the Department Bulletin Board and to
deliver a copy of this Administrative Order to all probation officers and supervisory
personnel in the Delaware County Office of Adult Parole and Probation.
JOSEPH P. CRONIN, JR., P.J.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF DELAWARE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RE: BENCH WARRANT HEARINGS FOR
JUVENILES AND WITNESSES IN
JUVENILE COURT
NO. 08-2750
By
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
AND NOW, this 14th day of October, 2011, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED
that the President Judge of Delaware County designates Stephen D. Molineux, Esquire
and Robert E.J. Curran, Jr., Esquire as Masters in Juvenile Court who will have the
authority to preside over Bench Warrants for juveniles and witnesses who fail to appear
for hearings in the Delaware County Juvenile Court. The effective date of Mr. Molineux
and Mr. Curran's designation shall be November 1, 2011. These designations are made
pursuant to Pa. Rule of Juvenile Court Procedure 140 as amended.
A:19:07 BY THE COURT:
201 OCT
JOSEPH P. CRONIN JR. P.J.
CC: Danielle DiMatteo, Director, Juvenile Court Services
Stephen D. Molineux, Esquire
Robert E.J. Curran, Jr., Esquire
Dominick Spigarelli, Esquire, District Attorney Deputy for
Juvenile
David DiPasqua, Esquire, Juvenile Division Public Defender's Office
William L. Baldwin, Executive Director, Delaware County Bar Asso.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF DELAWARE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RE: BENCH WARRANT HEARINGS FOR
JUVENILES AND WITNESSES IN
JUVENILE COURT
NO. 08-2750
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
AND NOW, this 14th day of October, 2011, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED
that the President Judge of Delaware County designates Stephen D. Molineux, Esquire
and Robert E.J. Curran, Jr., Esquire as Masters in Juvenile Court who will have the
authority to preside over Bench Warrants for juveniles and witnesses who fail to appear
for hearings in the Delaware County Juvenile Court. The effective date of Mr. Molineux
and Mr. Curran's designation shall be November 1, 2011. These designations are made
pursuant to Pa. Rule of Juvenile Court Procedure 140 as amended.
JOSEPH P. CRONIN JR. P.J.
AM9:08 AM
2011 OCT
CC: Danielle DiMatteo, Director, Juvenile Court Services
Stephen D. Molineux, Esquire
Robert E.J. Curran, Jr., Esquire
Dominick Spigarelli, Esquire, District Attorney Deputy for
Juvenile
David DiPasqua, Esquire, Juvenile Division Public Defender's Office
William L. Baldwin, Executive Director, Delaware County Bar Asso.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF DELAWARE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
IN RE: EXEMPTIONS AND EXCUSES FROM
JURY DUTY
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
AND NOW, this 4th day of February, 2011, it is hereby ORDERED and
DECREED that when the Delaware County Jury Administrator and staff under the
supervision of the District Court Administrator and appointed Jury Commissioners
exempts or excuses a person summoned to appear as a petit or grant juror pursuant to
the provisions of 42 Pa.C.S.A. $4502, 42 Pa.C.S.A. §4503 or 42 Pa. C.S.A. $4563, then
said administrator and staff shall reschedule the prospective juror's jury duty service for
a date when such person is legally able to serve as a juror.
JOSEPH P. CRONIN JR. P.J.
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2011
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF DELAWARE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
IN RE: APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL MASTERS NO: 2750-08
ORDER
30THAND NOW, this day of December 2010, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that
Dennis Woody, Esquire and William G. Halligan, Esquire, are hereby appointed as Masters for
the purpose of conducting hearings, taking testimony, and receiving evidence in such matters in
the Orphans' Court as the Court may from time to time direct.
Following such hearings, the aforesaid Masters shall make a report and recommendation
to the Court.
JOSEPHP. CRONIN, JR., PRESIDENT JUDGE
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FILED JAN OFFICE JUDICIAL DELAWARE
2011
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF DELAWARE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JUVENILE COURT DIVISION
IN RE: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
DESIGNATING THE DIRECTOR OF
JUVENILE COURT, DANIELLE DIMATTEO
UNDER PA. R.J.C.P. 1604 (B) TO RECEIVE REPORTS
REGARDING ADJUSTMENT, PROGRESS AND
CONDITION OF CHILD PRIOR TO A PERMANENCY
HEARING.
NO. 2750 OF 2008
ORDER
AND NOW, this 13th day December, 2010, it is hereby ORDERED that the Director of
Juvenile Court, Danielle DiMatteo, be and is herby designated to receive reports regarding a
child's adjustment, progress and condition prior to a permanency hearing in accordance with Pa.
R.J.C.P. 1604 (B). This Order shall be effective immediately.
Copies of Order to:
Honorable, Kathrynann W. Durham
Honorable, Mary Alice Brennan
Honorable, Linda A. Cartisano
CYS Master David McNulty
Danielle DiMatteo, Director, Juvenile
Deirdre Jacques - CYS
2010 DEC 15 FILEDAM11:19
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
IN RE: COURTHOUSE FIREARMS POLICY:
MARK LEVY, PROTHONOTARY
DATE: CLERK
11-17-2010
ORDER
AND NOW, this 17th day of November, 2010, it is hereby ORDERED and
DECREED that the following policy shall be strictly observed by all law enforcement officials
regarding the carrying of firearms while attending any court proceeding held in the Montgomery
County Courthouse:
1.All law enforcement officers on official police business who appear in Court
wearing their uniform are permitted to carry their firearm, provided that the firearm is secured in
a safety holster¹; and
2.All law enforcement officers (except for Montgomery County Detectives) on
official police business who appear in court wearing plain clothes are permitted to carry their
firearm, secured in a safety holster, provided they wear their badge plainly visible on their
outermost garment. Otherwise they are prohibited from carrying a firearm in the courthouse; and
3.No law enforcement officers may carry a firearm during a court proceeding
when he or she is a litigant or otherwise not on official police business; and
4.Any breach of this policy may subject the violator to contempt proceedings in
addition to any departmental discipline that may be levied by the violator's employer²; and
I "Safety Holsters" - in this regard, all holsters used by law enforcement officers must be approved, in terms of
design and operation, by the Chief County Detective.
2010-00001-0006
11/17/2010 1:59:04 PM
Order
Receipt # Z1058534 Fee $0.00
Mark Levy - Montgomery County Prothonotary
CERTIFIED FROM THE RECORDS OF THE
PROTHONOTARY, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA.
5. The effective date of this Order is December 1, 2010.
nich P.J.
Copies of the above were sent on 11/17/10 to:
Montgomery County Common Pleas Judges
Montgomery County Commissioners
Acting Sheriff Al Ricci
Risa Ferman, Esquire - District Attorney
Hon. Susan Devlin Scott, President Judge (Bucks County)
Hon. James P. MacElree, Jr., President Judge (Chester County)
Hon. Joseph P. Cronin, Jr., President Judge (Delaware County)
Hon. Pamela P. Dembe, President Judge (Philadelphia County)
Montgomery County Chiefs of Police Association
Joseph A. Bushner, Supervisory Senior Resident Agent - FBI
Lt. David C. Buckley, Station Commander - PSP Skippack
Charles H. Ramsey, Philadelphia Police Commissioner
2 The County Detectives Office will serve as the point of contact for any violations of this policy. Violations of this
policy shall be reported immediately to Chief Deputy County Detective Sam Gallen. The County Detectives will
ensure that any violation of this policy is reported to the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the agency that employs
the offending officer.
IN RE: APPOINTMENT OR REMOVAL
OF DEPUTY CONSTABLES
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
AND NOW, this 9TH day of September, 2010, it is hereby ORDERED that all
appointments and removals of Deputy Constables shall strictly comply with 44 Pa.
C.S.A. §7122. The Petitions filed with this Court for the approval or removal of the
appointment of Deputy Constables shall set forth the following facts:
(1) The act of assembly authorizing the appointment.
(2) The name and address of the Petitioner.
(3) The name of the municipality or district in which the Petitioner was
elected.
(4) The date of commencement and expiration of the term of office of the
Petitioner.
(5) The name and full address of the surety on Petitioner's bond and an
averment that the surety has had notice of the Petition, to be evidenced
by the written joinder of the surety in the prayer of the Petitioner.
(6) The name and full address of the person to be appointed Deputy
Constable or whose appointment is to be revoked and an averment that
he/she maintains his/her residence at that address, and an averment that
the person to be appointed is of good repute and has not been convicted
of a felony or misdemeanor and that he is not currently a defendant in
any pending criminal proceeding.
(7) A full statement of the necessity, facts and reasons for making or revoking
the appointment.
(8) An averment that the deputy will maintain his/her residence within the
municipality or district in which the Petitioner was elected.
(9) If any security of any kind is given or to be given by the Petitioner or his
surety, then the nature, character and extent shall be fully set forth or, in
lieu thereof, an averment that no security is being given.
(10)The person to be appointed Deputy Constable must attach as Exhibits to
their Petition proof that they have:
Completed and passed the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and
Delinquency Constable Certification Course, including firearm
certification. Firearm certification is required in order to carry a
firearm.
Automobile liability insurance in the amount of $100,000.00 per
person and $300,000.00 per accident.
Had a criminal record check conducted by the Delaware County
Criminal Investigation Division.
Had a verification of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license conducted
by the Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division.
(a) Completed and passed the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and
Delinquency Constable Certification Course, including firearm
certification. Firearm certification is required in order to carry a
firearm.
(b) Automobile liability insurance in the amount of $100,000.00 per
person and $300,000.00 per accident.
(c) Had a criminal record check conducted by the Delaware County
Criminal Investigation Division.
(d) Had a verification of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license conducted
by the Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division.
Once this Court has signed an Order approving the appointment of a Deputy
Constable, the Deputy Constable shall provide to the Office of the Administrator for
Magisterial District Judges within ten (10) days the following: a copy of the Court Order
approving the appointment of the Deputy Constable and a copy of the newly appointed
Deputy Constable's bond in the amount of $10,000.00 that has been filed in the
Delaware County Office of Judicial Support; a copy of the certificate of professional
liability insurance which has been filed in the Delaware County Office of Judicial
Support; the completed Pennsylvania State Constable Personal Information sheet; and,
a copy of the Petition seeking the approval of the appointment of the Deputy Constable
with all Exhibits.
BY THE COURT
JOSEPH P/ CRONIN JR P.J.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF DELAWARE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN RE:
02/19/10MY
NO: 08-2750
LIVE SCAN PROCESSING FEE
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
17th FebruaryAND NOW, this day of ,2010, effective immediately, the
Office of Judicial Support, in conjunction with the Office of Court Financial Services, if
necessary, is directed to assess a THREE HUNDRED ($300.00) DOLLAR live scan processing
fee against any defendant sentenced on or after the effective date of this order and who was
processed at a live scan site in Delaware County and is either:
1) convicted of any misdemeanor or felony upon their entry of a plea of guilty or
nolo contendere, or after a guilty verdict at trial; or,
2) admitted to the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program
The live scan processing fee shall be divided as follows: 5% ($15.00) to the
County of Delaware and 95% ($285.00) to the municipality supporting the live scan
facility.
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