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Lancaster Cnty. C.P. Local Rules Interactive Book Rule 208.3(a)
Procedure for Disposition of Motion
A. Praecipe for Disposition. Motions will be sent to the assigned judge for
disposition upon completion of the briefing schedule pursuant to L.C.R.C.P. 208.3(b)
below or by praecipe of any party, unless the parties agree to extend the briefing
schedule. If the parties agreed to extend the briefing schedule, the parties shall file a
Notice of Extension of Briefing Schedule setting forth the agreed upon extension. The
motion(s) at issue will be sent to the assigned judge for disposition upon the filing of a
praecipe for disposition of any party. The praecipe shall include the filing dates of the
motion, brief, responsive brief and reply brief (if any).
B. Oral Argument. Any party may request oral argument by filing a praecipe
at the time a brief is filed pursuant to Local Rule 208.3(b)A., B., or C.
C. Emergency Motions. Emergency motions must be presented to the
assigned judge, or in the assigned judge’s absence the business judge who will advise
the parties how to proceed.
Revised 12-5-24 Effective 3-10-25
Provenance
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- www.court.co.lancaster.pa.us
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-30
- Edition
- 2026-09-30
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