Local Rules

Civil Division Rules

Appeals From Certain Administrative Agencies

• Rule 27: 
  • Appeals from Zoning Hearing Boards
• Rule 28: 
  • Appeals from The Bucks County Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes

The Business of Courts

• Rule 200: 
  • Attorneys
• Rule 205.2 (a): 
  • Physical Characteristics of Pleadings and Other Legal Papers
• Rule 205.2 (b):
  • Cover Sheets on Pleadings and Other Legal Papers
• Rule 205.4 (f):
  • Bucks County Rule 205.4(f)(3) - Signature
• Rule 206.3 (a):
  • Canon Of Ethics-Affidavits To Pleadings
• Rule 206.4 (c):
  • Rule to Show Cause. Alternative Procedures
• Rule 206.7 (e-g):
  • Answers To Petitions-Affidavits-Replications- Time For Filing
• Rule 208.2 (c):
  • Statement of Authority
• Rule 208.2 (e):
  • Affidavit of Good Faith Efforts to Resolve Discovery Disputes Prior to Court Action
• Rule 208.3 (a):
  • Scheduling and Hearing of Motions
• Rule 208.3 (b):
  • Alternative Procedures
• Rule 208.3 (b)(1):
  • Explanatory Comment to Bucks County Rule of Civil Procedure 208.3(b) 
• Rule 208.3(b)(2)
• Rule 208.3(b)(5)
• Rule 208.3(b)(7)
• Rule 210:
  • Form and Content of Briefs and Argument Procedures
• Rule 210 (a-e):
  • Form And Content Of Briefs - Service - Filing Of Briefs - Delivery To Court
• Rule 211: 
  • Oral Arguments
• Rule 216:
  • Application For Continuance
• Rule 212.7:  
  • Case Management Orders
• Rule 212.8:
  •  Case Intervention Program
• Rule 222 (a):
  • Attorneys As Witnesses
• Rule 223 (c-g):
  • Conduct Of Jury Trial
• Rule 227.1 (a):
  • Motions For Post-Trial Relief
• Rule 227.3 (a-d):
  • Payment For Transcript
• Rule 241: 
  • Attorney and Party Contact Information
• Rule 251:
  • Motions And Rules
• Rule 254:
  • Sessions Of Jury Trials
• Rule 256:
  • Argument Courts
• Rule 257:
  • Specially Fixed Trials And Arguments
• Rule 261:
  • Ordering Cases On Trial List
• Rule 263:
  • Preparation Of Trial List
• Rule 264:
  • Holidays
• Rule 265:
  • Equity And Non-Jury Trial Lists
• Rule 275:
  • Money Paid Into Court
• Rule 280:
  • Bills Of Costs
• Rule 285:
  • Legal Periodical; Service By Publication
• Rule 286:
  • Notices; Service Of Papers

Fiduciaries

• Rule 920:
  • Accounts; Statements Of Proposed Distribution'
• Rule 921:
  • Auditors
• Rule 922:
  • Discharge Of Fiduciaries

Judgments

• Rule 925:
  • Judgments On Old Warrants Of Attorney
• Rule 928:
  • Judgments On Verdicts
• Rule 930:
  • Deficiency Judgments; Fair Value Act
• Rule 931:
  • Satisfaction Of Judgments

Pleadings and Practice

• Rule 935:
  • Pleadings; Practice; Conformity To Civil Actions
• Rule 936:
  • Security For Costs; Nonresidence Or Insolvency Of Plaintiff

Sureties

• Rule 940:
  • Approval Of Sureties
• Rule 941:
  • Individual Sureties
• Rule 942:
  • Corporate Sureties

Viewers

• Rule 945:
  • County Board Of Viewers; Membership; Compensation
• Rule 946:
  • Hearings; Records
• Rule 947: 
  • Reports; Confirmation; Exceptions
• Rule 948:
  • Request For View

Civil Actions

• Rule 1021 (e):
  • Claim For Money Damages. Amount. Interest. Account. Exceptions
• Rule 1023.1 (b)(1):
  • Signing of Documents
• Rule 1024 (d):
  • Attorney Executing Verification
• Rule 1024 (e):
  • Dating Of Verification
• Rule 1028:
  • Procedure for the Disposition of Preliminary Objections
• Rule 1029 (e):
  • Book Accounts - Copy - Demand for Production of Books
• Rule 1033 (a):
  • Amendment
• Rule 1034 (a):
  • Procedure for the Disposition of Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings
• Rule 1035: 
  • Procedure for the Disposition of Summary Judgement Motions
• Rule 1219.5 (d):
  • Domestic Relations

Compulsory Arbitration

• Rule 1301:
  • Cases For Submission
• Rule 1302:
  • Administration Of Arbitration
• Rule 1303:
  • Hearing. Notice
• Rule 1304:
  • Conduct Of Hearing. Generally
• Rule 1305:
  • Conduct Of Hearing. Evidence
• Rule 1306:
  • Award
• Rule 1308:
  • Appeal

Actions in Equity and Support

• Rule 1533:
  • Receivers - Notice To Creditors, Etc
• Rule 1910:
  • Domestic Relations

Actions of Divorce or Annulment of Marriage

• Rule 1920.3 (a):
  • Filing Of Pleadings
• Rule 1920.3 (b):
  • Social Security Number And Address
• Rule 1920.3 (c):
  • Filing Fees
• Rule 1920.4 (f):  
  • Service Notice
• Rule 1920.12 (d):
  • Duplicate Original Complaints
• Rule 1920.12 (e):
  • Marriage Certificate
• Rule 1920.16 (a):
  • Bifurcation
• Rule 1920.33 (f):
  • Pre-Hearing Statement Deadline
• Rule 1920.33 (g):
  • Failure To File Pre-Hearing Statement
• Rule 1920.33 (h):
  • Form Of Pre-Hearing Statement
• Rule 1920.35:
  • Procedure As To Interim Counsel Fees And Expenses
• Rule 1920.42 (d)(3):
  • Proceedings Upon Filing of Counter-Affidavit
• Rule 1920.42 (f):
  • Form Of Decree
• Rule 1920.51 (f):
  • Permanent Masters
• Rule 1920.51 (g):
  • Application For Hearing. Objections To Applications. Forms. Times.
• Rule 1920.51 (h):
  • Scheduling Of Hearing By Master
• Rule 1920.51 (i):
  • Appointment, Compensation Of Stenographers
• Rule 1920.53 (d):
  • Prepared Record In Uncontested Cases
• Rule 1920.53 (e):
  • Uncontested Hearings Using Prepared Record Of Testimony
• Rule 1920.55 (c)(1):
  • Demand For Hearing De Novo, Withdrawal
• Rule 1920.63:
  • Discontinuance
• Rule 1920.71 (a):
  • Offices To Be Included In Notice To Defend And Claim Rights
• Rule 1920.72 (d):
  • Form Of Rule For Interim Counsel Fees And Expenses
• Rule 1920.72 (e):
  • Form Of Order Approving Grounds For Divorce
• Rule 1920.74 (c):
  • Form Of Application For Hearing By Master On Related Claims
• Rule 1920.74 (d):
  • Form Of Motion To Strike Application For Hearing By Master

Rules Relating to Domestic Relations Matters Generally

• Rule 1930:
  • Discovery

Minors as Parties

• Rule 2039:
  • Compromise, Settlement, Discontinuance And Distribution

Actions for Wrongful Death

• Rule 2205:
  • Notice To Persons Entitled To Damages-Service

Joinder of Parties

• Rule 2232 (a)(1-2):
  • Defective Joinder, Change Of Parties, Notice
• Rule 2232 (b)(1):
  • Joinder Of Other Persons. Procedure
• Rule 2232 (c)(1):
  • Defective Joinder. Procedure To Correct

Substitution of Parties

• Rule 2353:
  • Service Of Rule

Enforcement of Money Judgments for the Payment of Money

• Rule 3129:
  • Notice Of Sale-Real Property
• Rule 3129.3:
  • Motion to Stay, Continue, Postpone or Adjourn Sheriff's Sales

Enforcement Of Judgments In Special Actions Interpleader

• Rule 3216:
  • Trial Without Jury

Enforcement Of Judgments - Forms

• Rule 3252:
  • Writ Of Execution, Money Judgments

Depositions And Discovery

• Rule 4001 (c)(1):
  • Witnesses Not To Be Examined At Hearings On Motions And Rules
• Rule 4005 (c)(1)(i):
  • Introductory Statement
• Rule 4005 (c)(1)(ii):
  • Standard Interrogatories
• Rule 4015 (d):
  • Letters Rogatory-Form
• Rule 4019 (g)(1) (a-b):
  • Sanctions
• Rule 4019 (g)(1)(c):
  • Discovery Motions Court

Civil Division Administrative Orders

• Administrative Order No.1:
  • Judicial And Related Account
• Administrative Order No.2:
  • Duties Of The Court Administrator
• Administrative Order No.9:
  • Jury Selection Commission - Action 1980-78
• Administrative Order No.11:
  • Boards Of View And Jurors - Reimbursement By Condemners For Fees And Expenses
• Administrative Order No.13:
  • Actions For Support - Forms - Pa. R.C.P. §1910.26(C)
• Administrative Order No.17:
  • Support Order For Children Under Jurisdiction Of Juvenile Probation Department
• Administrative Order No.19:
  • Protection From Abuse Actions
• Administrative Order No.20:
  • Pa. R.C.P. 4017(D) Filing Transcripts Of Deposition
• Administrative Order No.24:
  • Discontinuance Of Appellate Proceedings
• Administrative Order No.25:
  • Child Victims Of Sexual Or Physical Abuse
• Administrative Order No.26:
  • Advertising Prior To Termination Of Cases
• Administrative Order No.27:
  • Procedure For Imposition Of Delay Damages In Arbitration Matters
• Administrative Order No.29:
  • In Re: Termination Of Cases Under Pennsylvania Rule Of Judicial Administration 1901
• Administrative Order No.30:
  • Arbitration Appeal Fees
• Administrative Order No.31:
  • Asbestos Litigation Pleadings
• Administrative Order No.32:
  • Asbestos Litigation Pleadings
• Administrative Order No.33:
  • Asbestos Litigation Pleadings
• Administrative Order No.34:
  • Discontinuances In Asbestos Cases - Notice To Other Parties Under Pa. R.C.P. 229
• Administrative Order No.55:
  • Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program

Magisterial District Judge Rules

• Rule 1008:
  • Landlord Tenant Appeals

Criminal Division Rules

• Rule 101:
  • Approval Of Police Complaints And Arrest Warrant Affidavits By Attorney For The Commonwealth-Local Options

Arrest Without Warrant Filing Of Complaint

• Rule 130:
  • Release Prior To Preliminary Arraignment

Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition

• Rule 160:
  • Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition In Summary Cases

Grand Jury, Indictment And Information

• Rule 200 (c):
  • Grand Jury Sessions
• Rule 200 (d):
  • Cases To Be Submitted

Search Warrants

• Rule 202:
  •  Approval of Search Warrant Applications by Attorney for the Commonwealth

Pretrial Procedures

• Rule 302 (c-d):
  • Attorneys - Appearances And Withdrawals
• Rule 303 (e-h):
  • Arraignment
• Rule 304 (f):
  • Pretrial Applications For Relief To Be Heard By Judge Assigned To Case

Business Of Courts

• Rule 500:
  • Deputy Constables
• Rule 501:
  • Terms Of Court
• Rule 502:
  • Sessions Of Jury Trials
• Rule 503:
  • Arguments
• Rule 504:
  • Appeals To Supreme, Superior And Commonwealth Courts - Duties Of Attorneys

Trial

• Rule 1107 (1):
  • Criminal Jury Selection; 27 Mm 1993
• Rule 1123 (f-i):
  • Post-Verdict Motions-Notice-Briefs-Argument

Sentencing

• Rule 1401:
  • Sentencing Judge - Notification

Domestic Relations

• Rule 5001:
  • Proceedings For Support

Criminal Division Administrative Orders

• Administrative Order No.25:
  • Child Victims Of Sexual Or Physical Abuse
• Administrative Order No.37:
  • Local Procedures For Ard In Summary Cases
• Administrative Order No.38:
  • Offender Supervision Fees
• Administrative Order No.90:
  • District Court Diversionary Program

Orphans' Court Division Rules

Local Rules

• Rule 1.1 A:
  • Short title and Citation
• Rule 1.5A:
  • Local Rules
• Rule 1.6A:
  • Mediation by Agreement, Local Rule, or Court Order
• Rule 1.7A:
  • Entry and Withdrawal of Counsel
• Rule 1.9A:
  • Holidays and Emergencies

Accounts, Objections and Distributions

• Rule 2.1A:
  • Sessions of Court
• Rule 2.4A:
  • Additional Receipts and Disbursements
• Rule 2.6A:
  • Filing with the Clerk
• Rule 2.7A:
  • Objections to Accounts or Petitions for Adjudication/Statements of Proposed Distribution
• Rule 2.9A:
  • Confirmation of Accounts; Awards
• Rule 2.10A:
  • Foreign Heirs and Unknown Distributes
• Rule 2.11A: 
  • Appointment of Official Examiners

Petition Practice and Pleading

• Rule 3.1A:
  • Petitions Generally
• Rule 3.5A:
  • Mode of Proceeding on Petition
• Rule 3.7A:
  • Time for Filing and Service of Responsive Pleadings
• Rule 3.9A:
  • Preliminary Objections

Format and Service of Legal Paper by Parties and Court; Electronic Filing

• Rule 4.2A:
  • Citation or Notice to Individuals and Entities
• Rule 4.7A:
  • Electronic Filing

Rules Governing Specific Types of Petitions

• Rule 5.4A:
  • Revocation, Vacating or Extension of Time for Filing of Surviving Spouse's Election
• Rule 5.6A:
  • Appointment of a Guardian for the Estate or Person of a Minor
• Rule 5.6B:
  • Minor's Estate, Allowances
• Rule 5.8A:
  • Discharge of Fiduciary and Surety
• Rule 5.10A:
  • Public Sale of Real Estate
• Rule 5.10B:
  • Joinder and Consent
• Rule 5.10C:
  • Procedure for Public Sale. Security
• Rule 5.10D:
  • Public Sale. Exhibits
• Rule 5.11A:
  • Private Sale of Real Property or Options Therefor
• Rule 5.11B:
  • Petition to Fix or waive Additional Security.  Personal Representative. Other Fiduciary
• Rule 5.12A:
  • Mortgage or Lease of Real Property
• Rule 5.16A:
  • Petition to Settle Wrongful Death and Survival Actions
• Rule 5.17A:
  • Petition for Leave to Compromise Minor's Action

Rules Relating to Pre-Hearing and Hearing Procedure

• Rule 7.1A:
  • Practice as to Depositions, Discovery, Production of Documents and Perpetuation of Testimony
• Rule 7.1B:
  • Pretrial Conference
• Rule 7.2A:
  • Motion for Judgement on the Pleadings
• Rule 7.3A:
  • Motion for Summary Judgement

Reconsideration

• Rule 8.2:
  • Motions for Reconsideration

Auditors and Masters

• Rule 9.1A:
  • Notice of Hearings
• Rule 9.2A:
  • Filing of Report
• Rule 9.5A:
  • Transcript of Testimony
• Rule 9.6A:
  • Notice of Filing Report
• Rule 9.7A:
  • Confirmation of Report

Register Of Wills

• Rule 10.4:
  • Appeals from the Register of Wills

Special Petitions

• Rule 12.1A:
  • Family Exemption; Voluntary Distribution
• Rule 12.1B:
  • Family Exemption; Small Estates
• Rule 12.1C:
  • Family Exemption; Allowance
• Rule 12.2A:
  • Spouse's Allowance Under Prior Law
• Rule 12.3A:
  • Extension Of Time For Filing Election
• Rule 12.5A:
  • Presence Of Minor In Court Not Required
• Rule 12.5B:
  • Minor's Estate. Restricted Accounts. Waiver Of Bond
• Rule 12.5C:
  • Minor's Estate, Allowances
• Rule 12.5D:
  • Small Estates Of Minors
• Rule 12.6A:
  • Exhibits To Petition For Appointment Of Trustee
• Rule 12.7A:
  • Discharge Of Fiduciaries. Additional Averments
• Rule 12.7B:
  • Exhibits
• Rule 12.7C:
  • Discharge Of Fiduciaries Of Certain Small Estates
• Rule 12.9A:
  • General Rules Applicable To All Fiduciaries For All Petitions Relating To The Public Sale, Excusing Or Requiring Additional Security Or Other Disposition Of Real Estate
• Rule 12.9B:
  • Joinder And Consent
• Rule 12.9C:
  • Procedure For Public Sale. Security
• Rule 12.9D:
  • Public Sale. Exhibits
• Rule 12.9E:
  • Public Sale. Surety.
• Rule 12.10A:
  • Private Sale, Exchange Or Option. Contents Of Petition. Exhibits. Notice And Security
• Rule 12.10B:
  • Petition For A Sale Having Effect Of A Judicial Sale
• Rule 12.10C:
  • Petition To Fix Or Waive Additional Security. Personal Representative. Other Fiduciary
• Rule 12.11A:
  • Mortgage Or Lease Of Real Property. Additional Requirements And Security

Distribution - Special Situations

• Rule 13.3:
  • Contents Of Report

Incompetents' Estates

• Rule 14.2A:
  • Notice of Mental Health Commitment
• Rule 14.2B:
  • Withdrawal of Petition
• Rule 14.9A:
  • Allowances

Adoptions

• Rule 15.1A:
  • Form Of Petition And Other Papers
• Rule 15.1B:
  • Certificate Of Adoption
• Rule 15.2A:
  • Persons At Hearing For Voluntary Relinquishment To Agency
• Rule 15.3A:
  • Persons At Hearing For Voluntary Relinquishment To Adult
• Rule 15.4A:
  • Persons At Hearing For Involuntary Termination Of Parental Rights
• Rule 15.4B:
  • Pre-Hearing Procedures for Contested Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights
• Rule 15.5A:
  • Petition For Adoption
• Rule 15.5B:
  • Preplacement Home Study And Report; Investigation
• Rule 15.5C:
  • Disclosure Of Fees And Costs
• Rule 15.5D:
  • Persons At Adoption Hearing
• Rule 15.6A:
  • Notice

Orphans' Court Administrative Orders

• Administrative Order No. 28:
  • Adoption Investigation Reports
• Administrative Order No. 36: 
  • Marriage Application Licenses

Rules of Judicial Administration

• Rule 4007:
  • Request for Transcripts
• Rule 4008:
  • Transcript Costs Payable by a Requesting Party other than the Commonwealth or a Subdivision Thereof
• Rule 4009:
  • Fees Payable to the Court Reporter by the Courts for Court-Ordered Transcripts