York Cnty. C.P. Local Rules of Civil Procedure (front matter)

YORK COUNTY LOCAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

(including amendments adopted through November 26, 2025)

Table of Local Rules

RULES OF CONSTRUCTION

Rule

51 Title and Citation of Rules.

52 Effective Date. Application to Pending Actions.

76 Definitions.

126 Liberal Construction. Application of Rules.

BUSINESS OF COURTS.

Rule

205.1 Filing Legal Papers.

205.2(a) Form of Pleadings, Papers and Affidavits.

205.2(b) Cover Sheet.

205.4 Electronic Filing

206.1(a) Petitions – Matters Subject to Petition Practice.

206.4(c) Petitions – Procedure for Rule to Show Cause.

206.7 Procedure after Issuance of Rule to Show Cause.

208.2(c) Motions – Statement of Authority.

208.2(d) Motions – Certification of Concurrence.

208.2(e) Motions – Discovery Certification.

208.3(a) Motions – No Response Required. Procedure.

208.3(b) Motions – Response Required. Procedure.

210 Form and Content of Briefs.

211 Request for Oral Argument.

212.3 Pretrial Conferences.

213 Consolidation of Actions.

214 Trial List. Continuances. Praecipe for Pre Trial Conference/Trial.

216 Grounds for Continuance

223 Admission, Custody and Substitution of Tangible Exhibits.

225 Arguments of Counsel.

227.1 Post-Trial Relief.

227.3 Transcription and filing of trial record.

230.2 Termination of Inactive Civil Cases.

230.3 Termination of Inactive Custody Cases.

237.1 Affidavit as to Military Service.

SERVICE OF ORIGINAL PROCESS AND OTHER LEGAL PAPERS

PART I. SERVICE OF ORIGINAL PROCESS

SUBPART D. SERVICE PURSUANT TO SPECIAL ORDER OF COURT

Rule

430 Service Pursuant to Special Order of Court. Publication.

ACTIONS

CIVIL ACTION

VENUE AND PROCESS

Rule

1008 Appeal as Supersedeas in Landlord Tenant Matters.

1012 Entry of Appearance. Withdrawal of Appearance. Notice

1018.1 Notice to Defend. Form.

1028(c) Preliminary Objections.

1034(a) Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings.

1035.2(a) Motion for Summary Judgment.

ACTION IN EJECTMENT

Rule

1051 Praecipe for Writ.

ARBITRATION

COMPULSORY ARBITRATION

Rule

1301 Scope

1301.1 Certificate of Readiness. Time Required. Notice

1302 Arbitrators, Panels and Boards.

1303 Procedure for Scheduling and Holding Arbitrations.

1305 Pre-Hearing Procedures.

1306 Report and Award.

1308 Compensation of Arbitrators.

1311.1(b) Procedure on Appeal Admission of Documentary Evidence.

EQUITABLE RELIEF

Rule

1531.1 Special Relief. Injunctions.

1531.2 Injunctions - Hearings.

PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY

Rule

1557 Partition of Real Property.

ACTIONS FOR SUPPORT

Rule

1910.4 Commencement of Action. Fee.

ACTIONS FOR CUSTODY, PARTIAL CUSTODY AND VISITATION OF MINOR CHILDREN

Rule

1915.3 Commencement of Action. Complaint. Order.

1915.4 Prompt Disposition of Custody Cases.

1915.4-3 Non-Record Proceedings.

1915.4-4 Pre-Trial Procedures.

1915.5 Question of Jurisdiction, Venue, or Standing

1915.7 Consent Order.

1915.11 Appointment of Attorney for Child.

1915.11-1 Parenting Coordination.

1915.11-2 Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem.

ACTION OF DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT OF MARRIAGE

Rule

1920.33 Joinder of Related Claims. Equitable Division. Enforcement.

1920.51 Appointment of Master. Notice of Hearing.

1920.55-2 Master’s Report. Notice. Exceptions. Final Decree.

VOLUNTARY MEDIATION IN CUSTODY ACTIONS

Rule

1940.4 Minimum Qualifications of the Mediator. Selection of Mediators. Training.

1940.7 Mediator Compensation.

MINORS AS PARTIES

Rule

2039.1 Compromise, Settlement, Discontinuance and Distribution.

2039.2 Order Scheduling Hearing, Final Order, and Affidavit Of Deposit.

CONFESSION OF JUDGMENT FOR MONEY

Rule

2959 Striking Off or Opening Judgment; Pleadings; Procedure.

ENFORCEMENT OF MONEY JUDGMENTS FOR THE PAYMENT OF MONEY

Rule

3123.1 Claim for Exemption or Immunity of Property.

3127 Right of Sheriff to Break and Enter.

3129 Calculation of Poundage by Sheriff.

3129.1 Notice to Internal Revenue Service.

3136(f) Exceptions to Sheriff's Sale.

DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY

Rule

4007.1 Procedure in Deposition by Oral Examination.

MATTERS INVOLVING GOVERNMENTAL ACTION

Rule

5010 Actions Involving Appeals from Department of Transportation Determinations:

5030 Proceedings to Forfeit Property.

5050 Determinations Concerning Firearms.

5070 Exceptions from Determinations of Governmental Actions or Sales of Property.

5090 Proceedings under Right to Know Law.

5100 Appeals from Tax Assessments.

5150 Appeals in Land Use Cases.

5155 Appeals in Land Use Cases - Disposition.

5170 Boards of View.

5200 Appeals from Determinations of Other Governmental Actions.

5210 Appeals from Determinations of Other Governmental Actions-Disposition.

MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS

Rule

5700 Security for Costs.

5710 Service of Copies on Judge.

5730 Proceedings to Change Name.

RULES OF CONSTRUCTION