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request from counsel or self-represented party to allow testimony by telephone or

videoconference. The party requesting the opportunity to participate electronically shall

bear the cost thereof unless the Court provides otherwise and shall arrange for the

administration of an oath at the location from which the testimony will be given.

Rule L206.4(c) Rule to Show Cause

1. A rule to show cause must strictly comply with Pa.R.C.P. 206.4. As with all other

pleadings, a petition for a rule to show cause must be filed with Prothonotary prior to

being presented to the Court. Personal presentment is not required.

2. A petition for a rule to show cause submitted to the Court by facsimile or other electronic

submission will not be considered except in extraordinary or emergency situations. Any

petition initially submitted by facsimile or other electronic transmission must be filed

of record within two (2) business days thereafter.

3. A proposed order of court in the form prescribed by Pa.R.C.P. 206.5 shall be attached to

the petition for a rule to show cause.

4. A proposed order of court in the form prescribed by Pa.R.C.P. 206.5 shall not be used to

schedule an argument on general motions, preliminary objections, or a hearing on

petitions that do not comply with Pa.R.C.P. 206.4.

Rule L208.3(b) Motion. Alternative Procedures

1. All motions which request relief on matters of record shall be filed with the Prothonotary

before being presented to the Court and shall include a proposed order of court for

scheduling the argument. Personal presentment is not required. Argument on a motion

will be scheduled for a time and date certain. The moving party shall notify opposing

counsel and any unrepresented party of the date, time and place for argument. The

Court, in its discretion, may decide the matter at argument or take the matter under

advisement.

2. Motions submitted to the Court by facsimile or other electronic submission will not be

considered except in extraordinary or emergency situations. Any motion initially

submitted by facsimile or other electronic transmission must be filed of record within two

(2) business days thereafter.

3. The Court, in its discretion, may hear any argument by telephone or videoconference

provided that counsel has submitted a prompt written request to the Court to participate

electronically. The party requesting the opportunity to participate electronically shall bear

the cost thereof unless the Court provides otherwise.

4. A court reporter will not attend arguments unless specifically directed by the Court.