Lancaster Cnty. C.P. Local Rules Interactive Book Rule 575A

Motions not otherwise governed by Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure or

these rules shall be submitted as follows:

A. Upon filing any motion requiring a conference in the Court, the moving party

shall schedule the conference with the business judge by communicating directly with

such judge’s chambers. An unopposed motion may be presented to the business judge

at any time provided that it contains written verification by the opposing party and, if

applicable, the probation or parole officer, of the lack of opposition.

B. The conference may occur in chambers or in the courtroom at the discretion

of the business judge.

C. At least twenty-four hours before the conference, the moving party shall

serve a copy of the motion on the opposing party or counsel for the opposing party,

including notice of the date, time and place of the conference. In emergency matters in

which it is not possible to provide twenty-four hours notice, the moving party shall provide

opposing counsel with a copy of the motion as soon as possible prior to the scheduling

of the conference.

D. For purposes of this rule, “business judge” is the assigned business judge

on the date of the scheduled conference.

E. After decision on the motion, the motion and order shall be filed immediately

with the Clerk of Courts.

F. Motions which may be submitted ex parte pursuant to the Pennsylvania

Rules of Criminal Procedure and which require a Court order shall be submitted directly

to the business judge or the judge assigned to the case.