Lancaster Cnty. C.P. Local Rules Interactive Book Rule 206.4(c)

A. The procedure of Pa.R.Civ.P. No. 206.6 is adopted, and a rule shall issue

as a matter of course pursuant to that Rule.

B. The petitioner shall attach to the petition a proposed order substantially in

the following form:

ORDER

Upon consideration of the attached petition, it is hereby ordered that:

1. A rule is issued upon the respondent to show cause why the

petitioner is not entitled to the relief requested.

2. The respondent shall file an answer to the petition within twenty days

of service.

3. The petition shall be decided under Pa.R.Civ.P. No. 206.7.

4. Discovery shall be completed within forty-five days of service of the

answer.

5. The petitioner shall file a brief in support of the petition within twenty

days after the discovery deadline. Any party opposing the petition shall file a

responsive brief within ten days of service of the petitioner’s brief. The petitioner

may file a reply brief within five business days of service of a responsive brief. Any

party may request oral argument by filing a praecipe requesting it when filing their

brief. When the petition is ready for disposition, any party may file a praecipe for

disposition and the Prothonotary will then send the petition and briefs to Chambers.

The praecipe shall include the filing dates of the petition, brief, responsive brief

and reply brief (if any).

6. The petitioner shall provide notice of the entry of this Order to all

parties.

BY THE COURT:

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J.

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DATE

C. When the petitioner requests a hearing or argument date, the form of the

order may be modified accordingly.

D. When the petitioner requests a stay, the form of the order may be modified

accordingly.

E. All petitions, except as provided in F, shall be filed with the Prothonotary.

The Prothonotary shall forward such petitions to the assigned judge for entry of the Order.

F. A petition which requests a stay, the filing of an answer in fewer than twenty

days or other substantive relief shall be presented in person to the assigned judge. For

such petitions, the Court shall not issue the rule to show cause unless:

1. It appears from the petition that reasonable notice has been given to

all affected parties of the date, time and place of the presentation; or

2. It appears from the petition that there is an agreement of all affected

parties; or

3. The Court in its discretion shall determine that there are

extraordinary circumstances justifying immediate relief.

Revised 12-5-2024 Effective 3-10-2025