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Washington Cnty. C.P. Local Rules of Civil Procedure (Updated August 1, 2025) Rule 205.2(a)
Pleadings and Legal Papers. Physical Characteristics. Proposed Order
(1) All pleadings and legal papers filed with the Prothonotary shall be on white, letter- sized
(8.5 inch by 11 inch) paper of good quality, and otherwise conform to the requirements of
Pa.R.C.P. 204.1.
(a) Footnotes shall be single-spaced and in 10-point font.
(b) Every paper filed shall be fastened only at the top left corner of the pages with
one staple, or, if the document is too thick, a metal fastener. Cloth tape and
“bluebacks” shall not be used.
(2) All attachments, supporting documents, and exhibits shall be on letter-sized (8.5 inch
by 11 inch) paper at the time of filing with the Prothonotary. Documents that are sized
differently in original form shall be re-sized and reproduced to comply with this rule.
(3) Proposed Order. Every motion, petition, or preliminary objection shall include a
proposed order of court which shall be attached before the certificate of service. If a legal
paper is filed electronically, there shall be a separately filed proposed order of court in a
Microsoft Word format in accordance with Wash.L.R.C.P. 205.4(b)(2).
Provenance
- Source
- www.washingtoncourts.us
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-30
- Edition
- 2026-09-30
- Content hash
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