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days in advance of the date when presentation is to occur. Service shall be made in

accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure governing service of legal papers other than

original process.

(2) A certificate that the petition and proposed Order, and written notice of the time, date

and location of presentation have been served on the respondent or respondents, shall be

attached to the petition at the time of presentation.

(3) At the time of presentation, the court shall use the discretion granted by Pa.R.C.P. 206.4

to determine if a rule to show cause should be issued and whether any interim relief

requested should be granted. The interim relief may include a stay of execution.

(4) In the event the court grants the rule to show cause:

(a) The court shall enter an Order in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 206.5.

(b) The petitioner shall file the petition and Order with the Prothonotary, who shall

issue the rule. Within three (3) days thereafter, the petitioner shall serve the rule

as directed in the Order, together with a copy of the petition and Order upon

which the rule was issued, which service shall be made in accordance with the

Rules of Civil Procedure governing service of legal papers other than original

process.

(c) Within three (3) days of such service, the petitioner shall file a certificate of

service with the Prothonotary, and shall deliver or mail a copy of the rule,

petition, Order and certificate of service filed to the chambers of the judge

assigned to the case.