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Westmoreland Cnty. C.P. Local Rules of Court RULE WO 14.3
MEDICAL TESTIMONY - GUARDIANSHIPS
(a) It is presumed that the testimony of physicians, psychologists and other medical
professionals may be taken in the courtroom by speaker telephone in all
guardianship cases, unless objections are filed at least 10 days before the hearing.
(b) When an emergency guardianship petition is presented, the testimony of a
physician or psychologist shall be taken in the courtroom by speaker telephone
unless otherwise directed by order of court.
(c) All documents in a foreign language shall be translated into English. The translation
shall be typed and a certificate of accurate translation shall be attached.
CROSS REFERENCES: See 20 Pa.C.S. § 5518 for provisions regarding testimony by qualified
professionals. See 20 Pa.C.S. § 5513 regarding emergency
guardianships.
Adopted February 1, 1996, effective May 1, 1996. Rule WO501 renumbered 2016, effective 2016. Rescinded
and new rule adopted August 5, 2019.
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- www.westmorelandcountypa.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-30
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- 2026-09-30
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