All local civil procedural rules adopted by the Court of Common Pleas of Carbon County under the authority of Pa.R.C.P.239 shall be known as the Carbon County Local Rules of Civil Procedure and shall be cited as “CARB.R.C.P. _______.”

Effective 7/26/04

RULE 105 - BONDS

(1) When a bond with approved security is required, the surety shall be a certified surety company in accordance with a list thereof maintained in the Prothonotary's Office, or in lieu thereof, at least one responsible surety or a deposit of cash.

(2) In all cases the form of the bond and the surety thereon shall be subject to review by the Court upon the filing of a motion stating specifically the objections thereto, together with notice to the adverse party and/or attorney in accordance with CARB.R.C.P.208.3(a).

Effective 7/26/04

RULE 205.2 (a) - FILING OF LEGAL PAPERS WITH THE PROTHONOTARY.

All papers filed in the Prothonotary's Office shall conform to the following requirements:

1 The use of backers and/or toppers is prohibited.

2. Original pleadings shall be held together by paper clip or expandable spring-loaded clip.

3. Original pleadings shall not be highlighted by the use of colored markers. Highlighting of text can be done on the computer by bolding or using a different shape and size of font.

4. All documents shall be single-sided, double spaced and the font size shall be no less than 12 points.

5. Paper size shall not exceed 8 ½” x 11” and shall be on good quality paper.

6. Attachments smaller than 8 ½” x 11” paper shall be attached to regular size paper by using scotch tape.

7. All exhibits shall be identified and marked on the bottom center of each exhibit. No exhibit tabs shall be allowed.

8. Pages must be consecutively numbered beginning with page 2 and said number shall appear in the upper right hand corner of the pleading.

9. All copies attached to the pleadings must be clear and legible.

Effective 7/26/04

RULE 205.2(b) - FILING LEGAL PAPERS WITH THE PROTHONOTARY.

Pursuant to this rule, a Civil Cover Sheet marked Form “A”, shall be attached to any document commencing an action (whether the action is commenced by Complaint, Writ of Summons, Notice of Appeal, or by Petition) in the Prothonotary's office.

A Motion Cover Sheet, marked Form “B”, shall be attached to any motion or petition being filed.

Effective 7/26/04

Court of Common Pleas of Carbon County

Civil Cover Sheet

For Prothonotary Use only (Docket Number)

A. PLAINTIFF’S NAME:

DEFENDANT’S NAME:

PLANTIFF’S ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER:

DEFENDANT’S ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER:

PLAINTIFF’S NAME:

DEFENDANT’S NAME:

PLANTIFF’S ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER:

DEFENDANT’S ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER:

TOTAL NUMBER OF PLAINTIFFS

TOTAL NUMBER OF DEFENDANTS

B. AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY

___ $25,000 or less

___ More than $25,000

C. Commencement of Action

___ 1. Complaint

___ 2. Writ of Summons

___ 3. Notice of Appeal

___ 4. Petition Action

D. CASE PROCESS

___ 5. Arbitration

___ 6. Jury

___ 7. Non Jury

___ 8. Class Action

E. TRACK ASSIGNMENT REQUESTED (CHECK ONE) COURT HAS FINAL APPROVAL FOR ALL TRACK ASSIGNMENTS

_____ FAST _____ STANDARD _____ COMPLEX If complex, state reasons:

F. CODE AND CASE TYPE (See instructions)

G. CODE AND CASE SPECIFIC (See instructions)

H. STATUTORY BASIS FOR CAUSE OF ACTION (See instructions)

I. RELATED PENDING CASES
(List by Docket Number – Indicate whether the related cases have been consolidated)

J. TO THE PROTHONOTARY:

Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of Plaintiff/Petitioner/Appellant. Papers may be served at the address set forth below.

NAME OF PLAINTIFF’S/APPELLANT’S ATTORNEY

ADDRESS

PHONE NUMBER

SUPREME COURT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

E-MAIL ADDRESS:

_________________________________________________________________

FAX NO. (OPTIONAL – FOR SERVICE):

DATE: _ SIGNATURE: _________________________

Instructions for Completing Civil Cover Sheet

The attorney (or pro se party) filing a case shall complete the form as follows:

A. Parties

i. Plaintiff(s)/Defendant(s)

Enter names (last, first, middle initial) of plaintiff and defendant. If the plaintiff or defendant is a government agency or corporation, use the full name of the agency or corporation. In the event there are more than two plaintiffs and/or two defendants, list the additional parties on a separate sheet of paper. Husband and wife should be listed as separate parties.

ii. Parties' Addresses and Telephone Numbers

Enter the address and telephone numbers of the parties at the time of filing of the action. If any party is a corporation, enter the address and telephone number of the registered office of the corporation.

iii. Number of Plaintiffs/Defendants

Indicate the total number of plaintiffs and the total number of defendants in the action.

B. Amount in Controversy

Check the appropriate box. Indicate whether an Assessment of Damages Hearing is required.

C. Commencement of Action

Indicate type of document to be filed to initiate the action.

D. Other

Indicate whether the case is an arbitration, jury or non-jury case. Check any other appropriate boxes. If the action will require the entry of an Order approving a minor/incapacitated person's compromise, wrongful death or survival action, check the appropriate box.

E. Track Assignment – COURT HAS FINAL APPROVAL FOR ALL TRACK ASSIGNMENTS

If you are requesting the Complex track, please indicate the reasons for your request.

F. Type of Action - Case Type

Select and insert the applicable case type and code from the first two columns of the following list:

Code Case Type Code Case Type Code Case Specific Code Case

@	Asbestos Case	9	Mandamus	001	Assault/Battery	037	Motor.Veh. Accdt.<$25,000
X	Assessment Appeal	#	Miscellaneous	018	Class Action	005	M V Prop Damage
A	Civil Action	F	Mortgage Foreclosure	015	Consumer Credit	009	Negotiable Instrument
C	Custody	$	Municipal Appeal	019	Contract - Construction	032	Partition
1	Declaratory Judgment	7	Name Change	011	Contract - Sale of Goods	002	Premises Liability
D	Divorce	Q	Quiet Title	012	Contract - Other	003	Personal Injury
B	DJ Appeal	R	Replevin	025	Defamation	027	Product Liability
W	Ejectment	!	Tax Sale	035	Discrimination	006	Property Damage (non-veh)
N	Eminent Dom./Dec. of Tak.	V	Zoning Appeal	030	Employment/Wrongful Disc.	010	Recov. Overpaymt.
2	EminentDomain/Pet.Viewers

RULE 105 - BONDS

RULE 205.2(b) - FILING LEGAL PAPERS WITH THE PROTHONOTARY.

Court of Common Pleas of Carbon County

Civil Cover Sheet

B. AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY

D. CASE PROCESS

E. TRACK ASSIGNMENT REQUESTED (CHECK ONE) COURT HAS FINAL APPROVAL FOR ALL TRACK ASSIGNMENTS

F. CODE AND CASE TYPE (See instructions)

NAME OF PLAINTIFF’S/APPELLANT’S ATTORNEY

ADDRESS

PHONE NUMBER

DATE: _____________________________ SIGNATURE: _____________________________________________________

DATE: _ SIGNATURE: _________________________