Administrative Orders

Carbon County Court of Common Pleas

Administrative Orders 2012

Updated 2/21/13

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 1-2012                         Appointment of Master in Divorce for 2012

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 2-2012                         Appointment of Mental Health Review Officers for 2012

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 3-2012                         Appointment of Custody Counselors

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 4-2012                         Appointment of Board of Viewers

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 5-2012                         Summoning of Jurors for Carbon County Jury Selection

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 6-2012                         Availability and Temporary Assignments of Magisterial District Judges

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 7-2012                         Appointment of Domestic Relations Hearing Officer, Pro Hac Vice

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 8-2012                         Adoption of Carbon County Orphans’ Court Local Rule O.C.R.15.5 (c) Adoption

 

                                                                                      Rule 15.5(c). Adoption.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 9-2012                         Appointment of Domestic Relations Hearing Officer, Pro Hac Vice

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 10-2012                       Revision of Carbon County Local Rule of Criminal Procedure 117 – Coverage: Issuing Warrants; Preliminary Arraignments and Summary Trials; and Setting and Accepting Bail

 

                                                                                      Rule 117  Coverage: Issuing Warrants; Preliminary Arraignments and Summary Trials; and Setting and Accepting Bail.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 11-2012                       Revision of Preliminary Arraignment – Policy and Procedures for Carbon County

 

                                                                                      Carbon County Arrest and Central Booking Policy and Procedures

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 13-2012                       Appointment of Domestic Relations Hearing Officer, Pro Hac Vice

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 15-2012                       Appointment of Domestic Relations Hearing Officer, Pro Hac Vice

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 16-2012                       Availability and Temporary Assignments of Magisterial District Judges

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 19-2012                       Appointment of Domestic Relations Hearing Officer, Pro Hac Vice

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 20-2012                       Appointment of Domestic Relations Hearing Officer, Pro Hac Vice

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 21-2012                       Appointment of Divorce Master, Pro Hac Vice

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 22-2012                       Adoption of Local Rules of Civil Procedure 216, 1012, 2039 and 2206 and Revision of 1018.1,

                                                                                      1915.3 and 1915.7

 

                                                                                      Rule 216 - Grounds for Continuance

 

                                                                                      Rule 1012 - Entry of Appearance,  Withdrawal of Appearance.  Notice.

 

                                                                                      Rule 1018.1 – Notice to Defend. Form

 

                                                                                      Rule 1915.3 – Commencement of Action. Complaint. Order.

 

                                                                                      Rule 1915.7 – Consent Order

 

                                                                                      Rule L2039 – Compromise, Settlement, Discontinuance and Distribution

 

                                                                                      Rule L2206 – Settlement Compromise, Discontinuance and Judgment

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 24-2012                       Accelerated Rehabilitative Dispositions Program (ARD) – Administrative Fee

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

 

CIVIL ACTION

 

 

                                                                   IN RE:         APPOINTMENT OF                 :

                                                                                      MASTER IN DIVORCE             :          NO.    12-0001

                                                                                      FOR 2012                                :

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 1-2012

 

 

          AND NOW, this 3rd day of January, 2012, in order to implement the Local Rules of Court relating to actions for divorce, it is hereby

          ORDERED and DECREED that SAMUEL F. FELDMAN, Esquire be and is hereby APPOINTED MASTER for divorce proceedings effective January 1, 2012 until December 31, 2012.  The Master shall be compensated at the rate of FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) per hour for each Master Hearing actually conducted.

 

                                                                                                                             BY THE COURT:

 

 

                                                                                                                             ______________________________

                                                                                                                                                                        P.J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL ACTION

 

                                                                   IN RE:         APPOINTMENT OF                 :

                                                                                      MENTAL HEALTH                    :  NO. 12-0002

                                                                                      REVIEW OFFICERS                 :

                                                                                      FOR 2012                                :

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 2-2012

 

          AND NOW, this 3rd day of January, 2012, in order to implement the Local Rules of Court relating to actions for mental health and mental retardation, it is hereby

          ORDERED and DECREED that JENNY Y. C. CHENG, Esquire and MARIANNE S. LAVELLE, Esquire be and are hereby APPOINTED MENTAL HEALTH REVIEW OFFICERS effective January 1, 2012 until December 31, 2012 for Mental Health and Mental Retardation proceedings for Carbon County residents and for such proceedings held in Carbon County for non-residents of Carbon County.  The appointments shall alternate every two (2) months as follows:

                                                                             January & February:               Jenny Y. C. Cheng, Esquire

                                                                             March & April:                         Marianne S. Lavelle, Esquire

                                                                             May & June:                            Jenny Y. C. Cheng, Esquire

                                                                             July & August:                         Marianne S. Lavelle, Esquire

                                                                             September & October:            Jenny Y. C. Cheng, Esquire

                                                                             November & December:         Marianne S. Lavelle, Esquire

 

                                                                                                                             BY THE COURT:

 

 

                                                                                                                             ______________________________

                                                                                                                                                                        P.J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

 

CIVIL ACTION

 

                                                                   IN RE:         APPOINTMENT OF                  :

                                                                                      CUSTODY COUNSELORS         :  NO. 12-0003

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 3-2012

 

          AND NOW, this 3rd day of January, 2012, in order to implement the Local Rules of Court relating to actions for child custody and visitation, it is hereby

          ORDERED and DECREED that SAMUEL F. FELDMAN, Esquire and William G. Schwab, Esquire be and are hereby APPOINTED CUSTODY COUNSELORS for visitation and custody proceedings effective January 1, 2012 until December 31, 2012.  The Custody Counselor shall be compensated at the rate of FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) for each Preliminary Conference actually conducted and FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) per hour for each Final Hearing actually conducted.

 

                            

                                                                                                                             BY THE COURT:

 

 

                                                                                                                             ______________________________

                                                                                                                                                                             P.J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

 

CIVIL ACTION - LAW

 

                                                                   IN RE:         APPOINTMENT OF         :

                                                                                                                             :        NO. 12-0004

                                                                                      BOARD OF VIEWERS      :

 

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 4-2012

 

          AND NOW, this 3rd day of January, 2012, by the authority vested in this Court under the provisions of the Eminent Domain Code of 1964, 26 P. S. 1-801, it is hereby

          ORDERED and DECREED that the following shall be the members of the CARBON COUNTY BOARD OF VIEWERS, to serve for a term of ONE (1) YEAR, effective January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012:

                                                                                      MARIANNE S. LAVELLE, ESQUIRE

                                                                                      415 Mahoning Street

                                                                                      Lehighton, PA   18235

 

                                                                                      ANTHONY ROBERTI, ESQUIRE

                                                                                      56 Broadway

                                                                                      Jim Thorpe, PA   18229

 

                                                                                      STEVEN J. HARTZ, ESQUIRE

                                                                                      P.O. Box 22

                                                                                      Palmerton, PA   18071

 

                                                                                      GERALD F. STRUBINGER, JR., ESQUIRE

                                                                                      505 Delaware Avenue

                                                                                      Palmerton, PA   18071

         
                                                                                      EUGENE S. DURIGAN

                                                                                      157 South First Street

                                                                                      Lehighton, PA   18235

 

                                                                                      VINCENT F. GILOTTI

                                                                                      735 Overlook Road

                                                                                      Lehighton, PA   18235

 

                                                                                      RENE J. FOUGERAY, JR.

                                                                                      Evergreen Real Estate

                                                                                      801 Interchange Road

                                                                                      Lehighton, PA   18235

 

                                                                                      EVA M. DUGAN

                                                                                      5660 Interchange Road

                                                                                      Lehighton, PA   18235

 

                                                                                      JAMES A. CHRISTMAN

                                                                                      362 Delaware Avenue

                                                                                      Palmerton, PA   18071

 

                                                                                                                             BY THE COURT:

 

 

                                                                                                                             _________________________

                                                                                                                                                                   P.J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

CRIMINAL DIVISION

 

                                                             

                                                                   IN RE:       SUMMONING OF JURORS         :

                                                                                                                                       :    No.  CP-13-AD-0000001-2012

                                                                                      FOR CARBON COUNTY            :

                                                                                                                                       :

                                                                                      JURY SELECTION                    :

                                     

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 5-2012

 

          AND NOW, this 3rd day of January, 2012, pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S.A. 4531, it is hereby

          ORDERED and DECREED, that the Jury Selection Commission SHALL SELECT at random from the Master List of prospective jurors three hundred fifty (350) names for the scheduled Terms of Court for 2012 with the exact number of jurors reporting to be determined by the Court prior to the beginning of trials.

                                                                                                                             BY THE COURT:

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                ROGER N. NANOVIC, P.J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

 

CIVIL DIVISION

CRIMINAL DIVISION

 

                                                                   IN RE:         AVAILABILITY AND                         :           NO. 12-0151

                                                                                      TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS OF      :          CP-13-AD-0000002-2012         

                                                                                      MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGES   :         

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 06-2012

 

 

AND NOW, this 24th day of January, 2012, in order to ensure compliance with Pa.R.C.P.M.D.J.112 governing the Rules of Conduct, Office Standards, and Civil Procedure for Magisterial District Judges, Pa.R.Crim.P. 132 governing the Temporary Assignment of Issuing Authorities, Pa.R.C.P. 1901.2 governing Scheduling of Temporary Protection From Abuse matters, Carbon County’s Administrative Order 27-2001 governing when the Court is available to address Temporary Protection From Abuse matters, Carbon County Local Rule CARB.R.C.P. 1901.5 governing Enforcement of Protection From Abuse matters and 35 P.S. § 10225.307 governing Involuntary Intervention by Emergency Court Order under the Older Adult Protective Services Act, it is hereby

ORDERED and DECREED that the schedule attached hereto be and is hereby APPROVED and said attachment SHALL ESTABLISH the on-call schedule and temporary assignments for the Magisterial District Judges of Carbon County for the period of February 6, 2012 through August 5, 2012.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DECREED that the same Magisterial District Judge temporarily assigned on this schedule SHALL SERVE as the temporary issuing authority during regularly scheduled hours for any Magisterial District Judge unavailable due to duties outside the county, mandatory continuing education classes, illness or vacation.

 

 

                                                                                                                   BY THE COURT:

 

 

                                                                                                                    ______________________________

                                                                                                                                      ROGER N. NANOVIC, P.J.

 

SCHEDULE FOR OTHER THAN REGULARLY SCHEDULED HOURS AND EMERGENCIES FOR CARBON COUNTY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE COURTS 3-1, 3-2, 3-3 AND 3-4 BEGINNING 4:30 P. M. EACH MONDAY AND ENDING THE FOLLOWING MONDAY AT 4:30 P. M.

 


February 6, 2012

February 13, 2012

February 20, 2012

February 27, 2012

 

March 5, 2012

March 12, 2012

March 19, 2012

March 26, 2012

 

April 2, 2012

April 9, 2012

April 16, 2012

April 23, 2012

April 30, 2012

 

May 7, 2012

May 14, 2012

May 21, 2012

May 28, 2012

 

June 4, 2012

June 11, 2012

June 18, 2012

June 25, 2012

 

July 2, 2012

July 9, 2012

July 16, 2012

July 23, 2012

July 30, 2012

 

 

 

Magisterial District Judge Casimir T. Kosciolek

Magisterial District Judge Edward M. Lewis

Magisterial District Judge Joseph D. Homanko

Magisterial District Judge William J. Kissner

   

Magisterial District Judge Casimir T. Kosciolek

Magisterial District Judge Edward M. Lewis

Magisterial District Judge Joseph D. Homanko

Magisterial District Judge William J. Kissner

 

Magisterial District Judge Casimir T. Kosciolek

Magisterial District Judge Edward M. Lewis

Magisterial District Judge Joseph D. Homanko

Magisterial District Judge William J. Kissner

Magisterial District Judge Casimir T. Kosciolek

 

Magisterial District Judge Edward M. Lewis

Magisterial District Judge Joseph D. Homanko

Magisterial District Judge William J. Kissner

Magisterial District Judge Casimir T. Kosciolek

 

Magisterial District Judge Edward M. Lewis

Magisterial District Judge Joseph D. Homanko

Magisterial District Judge Casimir T. Kosciolek

Magisterial District Judge William J. Kissner

 

Magisterial District Judge Edward M. Lewis

Magisterial District Judge Joseph D. Homanko

Magisterial District Judge Casimir T. Kosciolek

Magisterial District Judge William J. Kissner

Magisterial District Judge Edward M. Lewis

 

Court 3-3

Court 3-1

Court 3-4

Court 3-2

 

Court 3-3

Court 3-1

Court 3-4

Court 3-2

 

Court 3-3

Court 3-1

Court 3-4

Court 3-2

Court 3-3

 

Court 3-1

Court 3-4

Court 3-2

Court 3-3

 

Court 3-1

Court 3-4

Court 3-3

Court 3-2

 

Court 3-1

Court 3-4

Court 3-3

Court 3-2

Court 3-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

 

DOMESTIC RELATIONS ACTION

 

 

 

                                                                   IN RE:         APPOINTMENT OF                           :

                                                                                      DOMESTIC RELATIONS                    :  NO.    130DR10

                                                                                      HEARING OFFICER,                          : 

                                                                  PRO HAC VICE                                  :

                            

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 7-2012

 

            AND NOW, this 23rd day of January, 2012, the Court being advised that William Schwab, Domestic Relations Hearing Officer, has a conflict of interest in case #130DR10 Dana M. Miller vs. Dana J. Miller, PACSES #840111612, it is hereby

ORDERED AND DECREED that Kim Roberti, Esquire is hereby APPPOINTED DOMESTIC RELATIONS HEARING OFFICER, pro hac vice, for the above captioned cases.  The Domestic Relations Hearing Officer shall be compensated at the rate of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) per hour.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DECREED that this appointment SHALL BE VACATED upon the entry of a final order.

                                                                                                                             BY THE COURT:

 

                                                          _________________________________

                                                                                                                                                          Roger N. Nanovic, P. J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

ORPHANS COURT DIVISION

 

                                                                   IN RE:         ADOPTION OF CARBON          :

                                                                                      COUNTY ORPHANS' COURT    :          NO:    12-9020

                                                                                      LOCAL RULE O.C.R.15.5 (c)     :

                                                                                      ADOPTION                               :

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 8-2012

 

          AND NOW, this 27th day of January, 2012, in order to implement a procedure for investigations in adoption petitions, it is hereby

ORDERED and DECREED that, effective March 1, 2012, Carbon County Orphans Court Rule CARB.Co.O.C.R. 15.5(c) governing investigations in Petitions for Adoption be and is hereby ADOPTED as attached hereto.

1.   File seven (7) certified copies of this Administrative Order and Local Rule with the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

2.   File two (2) certified copies and one (1) computer diskette with the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

3.   File one (1) certified copy with the Orphans Court Procedural Rules Committee.

4.   Forward one (1) copy for publication in the Carbon County Law Journal.

5.   Forward one (1) copy to the Carbon County Law Library.

6.   Keep continuously available for public inspection copies of the Administrative Order and Local Rule in the Register of Wills/Orphans Court Office.

 

         

                                                          BY THE COURT:

 

                                                                                                                             ___________________________

 

                                                                                                                                                ROGER N. NANOVIC, P.J.

 

 

 

Rule 15.5(c).  ADOPTION.

 

(c)      Investigation

 

Intra-Family Adoptions.  If no Report of Intention to Adopt is required by 23 Pa. C.S.A. § 2531, prior to hearing on the Petition for Adoption, Petitioner shall obtain and file with the Court with respect to each prospective adoptive parent and any individual over 18 years of age residing in the home (excluding a biological parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated), the information described and identified in 23 Pa.C.S.A. §6344(b).

 

Effective March 1, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

 

DOMESTIC RELATIONS ACTION

 

 

 

                                                                   IN RE:         APPOINTMENT OF                            :

                                                                                      DOMESTIC RELATIONS                     :  NO. 80DR09

                                                                                      HEARING OFFICER,                           : 

                                                                                      PRO HAC VICE                                   :

                  

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 9-2012

 

          AND NOW, this 31st day of January, 2012, the Court being advised that William Schwab, Domestic Relations Hearing Officer, has a conflict of interest in case #80DR09 Karen R. Otto vs. Phillip M. Otto, PACSES #237110722, it is hereby

ORDERED AND DECREED that Kim Roberti, Esquire is hereby APPPOINTED DOMESTIC RELATIONS HEARING OFFICER, pro hac vice, for the above captioned cases.  The Domestic Relations Hearing Officer shall be compensated at the rate of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) per hour.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DECREED that this appointment SHALL BE VACATED upon the entry of a final order.

                                                                                                                             BY THE COURT:

 

                                                                                                                             _________________________________

                                                                                                                                                          Roger N. Nanovic, P. J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

CRIMINAL DIVISION

 

                                                             

                                                                   IN RE:            REVISION OF CARBON COUNTY         :

                                                                                      LOCAL RULE OF CRIMINAL                :

                                                                                      PROCEDURE 117 – COVERAGE:        :

                                                                                      ISSUING WARRANTS;                       :  NO. CP-13-AD-0000004-2006

                                                                                      PRELIMINARY ARRAIGNMENTS       :           (Old No.   103 MI 00)

                                                                                      AND SUMMARY TRIALS;                   :

                                                                                                                                               AND SETTING AND ACCEPTING        :

                                                                                      BAIL                                                   :

                                     

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 10-2012

 

          AND NOW, this 17th day of April, 2012, pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 117, it is hereby

          ORDERED and DECREED, that effective June 1, 2012, the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas REVISES Local Rule of Criminal Procedure CARB.R.Crim.P. 117 governing coverage for issuing warrants, conducting preliminary arraignments and summary trials and setting and accepting bail.

The Carbon County District Court Administrator is ORDERED and DIRECTED to do the following:

1.   File one (1) certified copy of this Administrative Order with the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

2.   File two (2) certified copies, one (1) computer diskette and a copy of the written notification received from the Criminal Procedural Rules Committee with the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

3.   Publish a copy of this Administrative Order on the Unified Judicial System’s website at http://ujsportal.pacourts.us/localrules/ruleselection.aspx.

4.   Forward one (1) copy for publication in the Carbon County Law Journal.

5.   Forward one (1) copy to the Carbon County Law Library.

6.   Keep continuously available for public inspection copies of the Order in the Clerk of Courts’ Office.

 

                                                                                                                             BY THE COURT:

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                ROGER N. NANOVIC, P.J.

 

 

 

RULE 117    COVERAGE:  ISSUING WARRANTS; PRELIMINARY ARRAIGNMENTS AND SUMMARY TRIALS; AND SETTING AND ACCEPTING BAIL.

 

1.       Each Magisterial District Court Office shall be open for regular business on Mondays through Fridays, excluding holidays, from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., prevailing time, which times may be modified with the approval of the President Judge to meet the needs of the public and the Court.

 

2.       A Magisterial District Judge shall be available on-call at all times of all days without unreasonable delay to provide continuous coverage for the issuance of search warrants and arrest warrants, for the  setting and acceptance of bail, and for the issuance of emergency orders under the Protection From Abuse Act and the Older Adult Protective Services Act.  This rule shall be satisfied by number 3 and 4 below.

 

3.       The President Judge shall establish the schedule of assignment of Magisterial District Judges to on-call duty for availability on a rotating basis pursuant to a semi-annual/annual schedule prepared by the District Court Administrator.  When a Magisterial District Judge who has jurisdiction over a particular matter is unavailable during regular business hours, authority to act is transferred to other Magisterial District Judges in the 56th Judicial District pursuant to the aforesaid assignment to on-call duty stated above. 

 

4.       Magisterial District Judges during regular business hours, an on-call Magisterial District Judge while on-call, the Clerk of Courts during business hours and the Warden, or in his absence, the Deputy Warden or Sergeant in charge of the Carbon County Correctional Facility, shall be authorized to accept bail in accordance with the provisions, and subject to the limitations of the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure.

 

5.       A Magisterial District Judge assigned to on-call duty shall be available for preliminary arraignments in accordance with the following schedule:

         

A.       For arrests occurring after the close of regular business hours but before 10:00 P.M., and for arrests occurring on weekends or holidays between 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M., the Magisterial District Judge shall respond to the call and conduct a preliminary arraignment utilizing the on-screen video arraignment connection between the police station and the Magisterial District Court prior to detention at the Carbon County Correctional Facility.  Scheduling of the arraignment shall be initiated by the arresting officer contacting the Comm. Center by telephone and requesting an arraignment.  Arraignments shall be scheduled whenever:

 

1.       The defendant is arrested pursuant to a warrant,

          and

2.       In those circumstances where an arrest has been made without a warrant and for which the defendant is to be afforded a preliminary arraignment without unnecessary delay, (See Pa.R.Crim.P. 519), after the completion of the criminal complaint.

 

B.       For arrests occurring after 10:00 P.M. but before 8:00 A.M. on weekends or holidays, and before 8:30 A.M. on weekdays, preliminary arraignments shall be scheduled as follows:

 

1.       For arrests pursuant to a warrant and those arrests requiring preliminary arraignment pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure    519, the arresting agency, including the state police, municipal police or sheriff, is authorized to detain the prisoner at the Carbon County Correctional Facility until 8:30 A.M. the following morning.  For Defendants so detained, the on-call Magisterial District Judge shall appear in person or by advanced communication technology at the Carbon County Correctional Facility at 8:30 A.M. to preside at the Preliminary Arraignment.  The arresting officer shall be responsible to notify the Communication Center of any temporary detentions on holidays and weekends by 7:30 A.M.  The Communication Center shall notify the on-call Magisterial District Judge between 7:30 A.M. and 8:00 A.M. of said temporary detentions.

 

2.       Prior to detaining a prisoner at the Carbon County Correctional Facility under this Rule, the arresting agency shall contact the facility to ascertain that adequate detention facilities are available for temporary detention in accordance with this Rule.  If no detention facilities are available at the facility, the arresting agency shall notify the on-call Magisterial District Judge through the Communication Center of that fact and a preliminary arraignment shall be required prior to detention or commitment to Prison.

 

3.       The arresting agency detaining the Defendant shall provide the Magisterial District Judge with copies of the Criminal Complaint, of the Affidavit of Probable Cause in support thereof, and a copy of the Bail Information Sheet for Overnight Arraignments regarding the defendant’s criminal record and flight risk, and the officer’s bail recommendation, by depositing the same at the Carbon County Correctional Facility and faxing copies to the Magisterial District Court Office.  The arresting agency shall be responsible to deliver or mail within twenty-four (24) hours all original documents to the Magisterial District Court office who issued the warrant or within whose jurisdiction the offense occurred.

 

4.       The arresting officer(s) need not appear at the Preliminary Arraignment provided the documents identified in paragraph (B) (3) are provided.  In the alternative, the arresting officer may appear at the Preliminary Arraignment in lieu of prior submission of these documents; however, no person shall be detained under this rule without the completion and submission of a completed criminal Complaint and Affidavit of Probable Cause.  A copy shall be delivered to the Carbon County Correctional Facility and a copy faxed to the Magisterial District Court office for the Judge’s use.

 

5.       The provisions of this Rule allowing for temporary detention of prisoners shall not apply to the performance of any other duties of the on-duty Magisterial District Judge during the hours of 10:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M.

 

6.       The Carbon County Correctional Facility shall identify a detention area for prisoners so detained in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures of the Carbon County Correctional Facility for temporary detention of individuals at the Prison.

 

7.       The Carbon County Correctional Facility is directed to make available to the on-duty Magisterial District Judge appropriate space or advanced communication technology availability between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. to perform the Preliminary Arraignment at the Prison.

 

8.       Upon completion of the Preliminary Arraignment, the detention authorized by this Rule shall terminate and the person detained shall be processed in accordance with the Orders of the Magisterial District Judge at the Preliminary Arraignment or, if no Preliminary Arraignment has been done, the person shall be released from detention and the arresting agency shall arrange for the Preliminary Arraignment of the person otherwise in accordance with the Rules of Criminal Procedure.

 

9.       If the Preliminary Arraignment is conducted by advanced communication technology, upon completion of the Preliminary Arraignment, copies of all commitment orders, bail orders, etc. shall be faxed from the Magisterial District Judge to the Carbon County Correctional Facility and the originals mailed to the Carbon County Correctional Facility on the next regular business day.  If the Preliminary Arraignment is conducted at the Correctional Facility, original documents shall be provided to the Carbon County Correctional Facility at the time of the Preliminary Arraignment.

 

C.       Nothing in this Rule shall alter the requirements of Carbon County Local Criminal Rules of Procedure 202 regarding approval of search warrant application by attorney for the Commonwealth and Rule 507 regarding approval of police complaints and arrest warrant affidavits by the Attorney for the Commonwealth.

 

Effective August 1, 2006

Revision effective June 1, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

 

CRIMINAL DIVISION

                                                             

                                                                   IN RE:        REVISION OF PRELIMINARY            :

                                                                                                                                                 :

                                                                                      ARRAIGNMENT - POLICY AND         :

                                                                                                                                                 : NO.CP-13-AD-0000002-2011

                                                                                      PROCEDURES FOR CARBON             :

                                                                                                                                                 :

                                                                                      COUNTY                                             :         

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO.  11-2012

 

          AND NOW, this 17th day of April, 2012, in order to create systematic procedures for preliminary arraignments during normal business hours and outside normal business hours utilizing video conferencing as indicated, it is hereby

          ORDERED and DECREED, that effective June 1, 2012, the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas REVISES the attached policy and procedures for Preliminary Arraignment for every adult person arrested.

          The Carbon County District Court Administrator is ORDERED and DIRECTED to do the following:

          1.       File one (1) certified copy of this Administrative Order with the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

2.       File two (2) certified copies, one (1) computer diskette and a copy of the written notification received from the Criminal Procedural Rules Committee with the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

3.       Publish a copy of this Administrative Order on the Unified Judicial System’s website at http://ujsportal.pacourts.us/localrules/ruleselection.aspx.

4.       Forward one (1) copy for publication in the Carbon County Law Journal.

5.       Forward one (1) copy to the Carbon County Law Library.

6.       Keep continuously available for public inspection copies of the Order in the Clerk of Courts’ Office.

 

                                                                                                                             BY THE COURT:

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                ROGER N. NANOVIC, P.J.

 

 

 

CARBON COUNTY ARREST AND CENTRAL BOOKING

POLICY AND PROCEDURES

 

1.            PRELIMINARY ARRAIGNMENT PROCEDURES

 

A.   During Normal Office Hours

 

1.    If the criminal complaint is completed so that the defendant may be arraigned by the Magisterial District Judge (MDJ) during their normal operating hours of 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, exclusive of holidays, the arresting officer shall either proceed to the office of the MDJ who issued the warrant or within whose jurisdiction the offense occurred or shall conduct a video arraignment from the police station for preliminary arraignment.  The method used for the preliminary arraignment shall be at the sole discretion of the Magisterial District Judge.

 

B.    Outside Normal Business Hours

 

1.    Between the hours of 4:30 P.M. and 10:00 P.M. Monday through Friday and on weekends and holidays from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., the police officer shall contact the on-call MDJ through the Communications Center (Comm. Center) to conduct a preliminary arraignment.  Scheduling of the arraignment shall be initiated by the arresting officer who shall contact the Comm. Center by telephone to request an arraignment.  Arraignments shall be scheduled whenever:

 

a.    The defendant is arrested pursuant to a warrant, and

 

b.    In those circumstances where an arrest has been made without a warrant and for which the defendant is to be afforded a preliminary arraignment without unnecessary delay, (See Pa.R.Crim.P. 519), after the completion of the criminal complaint.

 

2.     An information sheet for a public defender should be given to the defendant.  The MDJ will go over this form with the defendant.

 

3.     The arresting officer shall conduct a video arraignment from the police station during the hours of 4:30 P.M. and 10:00 P.M. Monday through Friday and on weekends and holidays from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. unless the Magisterial District Judge requests an in court arraignment or the arrest occurs within the same municipality as the Magisterial District Court.  Prior to the arraignment the arresting officer shall fax the following paperwork to the MDJ location:

 

a.    Criminal complaint and Affidavit of Probable Cause; and

 

b.    Copy of the Bail Information Sheet for Overnight Arraignments regarding the defendant’s criminal record and flight risk, and the officer’s bail recommendation for the MDJ.

 

4.     When the MDJ is ready for the arraignment to begin, he will notify the police officer and fax any necessary paperwork back.

 

5.     The police officer will then utilize the on-screen video arraignment connection from the police station and the MDJ will announce the beginning of the proceedings before the court and to the defendant.

 

6.     It is the duty and obligation of the police officer to assure that the defendant being arraigned can clearly see and hear the actions of the Magisterial District Judge before him/her and be sure that all background noises are to a minimum.  The MDJ will also confirm same.

 

7.     Upon completion of the arraignment, the police officer shall speak to the MDJ and be notified of the disposition of the defendant.  (Bail, ROR or incarceration)  The MDJ will also notify the defendant of his/her disposition.

 

8.     The MDJ will fax back the necessary paperwork as follows:

 

a.    In the event of incarceration:

 

1.     Signed criminal complaint;

2.     Signed affidavit of probable cause;

3.     Notice of preliminary arraignment;

4.     Notice of preliminary hearing;

5.     Commitment;

6.     Release of Prisoner;

7.     Bail conditions;

8.     Bail bond;

9.     Surety;

10.  Public Defender application; and

11.  Fingerprint Order.

 

b.    In the event of bail release:

 

1.    Signed criminal complaint;

2.    Signed affidavit of probable cause;

3.    Notice of preliminary arraignment;

4.    Notice of preliminary hearing;

5.    Bail bond;

6.    Bail Conditions, if any;

7.    Surety;

8.    Public Defender application

9.    Fingerprint Order.

 

9.     Bail bond must be signed by the defendant.  The form must be faxed back to the arraignment MDJ.

 

10.  Surety information page will be signed by the defendant in the event of unsecured bail.  This form must be faxed back to the arraignment MDJ.

 

11.  The defendant shall receive a copy of all paperwork.

 

12.  A copy of all paperwork shall be given to the Magisterial District Court for distribution.

 

13.  All original documents are to be delivered or mailed within twenty-four (24) hours by the police officer to the Magisterial District Judge’s office who has jurisdiction over the matter.

 

14.  In the event of incarceration, a copy of the commitment, bail information, surety information, police criminal complaint and probable cause affidavit shall be given to the Carbon County Correctional Facility.

 

15.  The arresting police department shall receive a copy of the arrest warrant, criminal complaint, probable cause affidavit, notice of preliminary arraignment, notice of preliminary hearing, commitment, release of prisoner, bail conditions, bail bond, and surety information page.

 

16.  The police officer will be responsible to fax all pertinent paperwork back to the MDJ.  The MDJ’s office will be responsible for making copies and distributing the paperwork to the proper persons.  Booking center files will be kept and maintained by the Carbon County Correctional Facility.

 

17.  Once the preliminary arraignment is completed by the MDJ, the defendant shall be provided with the opportunity to post bail with the office of the MDJ or the Carbon County Correctional Facility.  The defendant’s opportunity to post bail prior to being incarcerated shall be a reasonable time determined by the MDJ.

 

18.  If the defendant posts bail, he/she shall be released immediately and provided with the following information:

 

a.    If the defendant posts bail, the MDJ shall verbally advise the defendant of the requirement to appear at the Carbon County Correctional Facility or Pennsylvania State Police Barracks prior to his/her preliminary hearing for fingerprinting.

 

b.    The MDJ shall also issue a fingerprint order, AOPC Form 405-05, which shall order the defendant to call the Carbon County Correctional Facility or appear at the Pennsylvania State Police Barracks for electronic fingerprinting and photos.

 

c.    A receipt for bail shall be issued to the defendant or bail poster.

 

d.    Arresting officer shall remain with the defendant until the bail is posted at the MDJ office.

 

19.  If the defendant was arraigned at the MDJ’s office or by video-arraignment procedures and fails to post bail, the arresting officer shall transport the defendant to the Carbon County Correctional Facility for booking.

 

20.  Preliminary Arraignments for arrests made between 10:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M. will be pursuant to Carbon County Local Rule of Criminal Procedure 117.

 

2.       PRELIMINARY HEARINGS

 

A.   Prior to the commencement of the preliminary hearing, the defendant must be processed through Livescan/CPIN.

 

B.    If the defendant appears at the preliminary hearing after having failed to be processed through Livescan/CPIN as he/she was advised to do at the preliminary arraignment, the MDJ shall have the following options:

 

1.      Require that the defendant submit to Livescan/CPIN processing prior to the commencement of the preliminary hearing at the Magisterial District Court; or

 

2.      Continue the preliminary hearing and order the defendant to be processed through Livescan/CPIN at a specific time and date prior to the continued preliminary hearing.

 

3.      Conduct the preliminary hearing and set bail conditions to ensure compliance with Livescan/CPIN processing prior to the next scheduled Common Pleas Court event.

 

C.  Each defendant shall be assessed a fee of $100.00 for Livescan/CPIN processing as required by 42 Pa.C.S.A. 1725.5 unless the defendant prepays the Livescan/CPIN processing fee of $75.00.

 

Effective March 26, 2011

Revision effective June 1, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

 

DOMESTIC RELATIONS ACTION

 

 

 

                                                                   IN RE:         APPOINTMENT OF                           :

                                                                                      DOMESTIC RELATIONS                    :  NO.    276DR10

                                                                                      HEARING OFFICER,                          : 

                                                                  PRO HAC VICE                                  :

                  

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 13-2012

 

          AND NOW, this 6th day of June, 2012, the Court being advised that William Schwab, Domestic Relations Hearing Officer, has a conflict of interest in case #276DR10 Mark W. Ashley vs. Crystal Ashley, PACSES #310111915, it is hereby

ORDERED AND DECREED that Kim Roberti, Esquire is hereby APPPOINTED DOMESTIC RELATIONS HEARING OFFICER, pro hac vice, for the above captioned cases.  The Domestic Relations Hearing Officer shall be compensated at the rate of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) per hour.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DECREED that this appointment SHALL BE VACATED upon the entry of a final order.

                                                                                                                             BY THE COURT:

 

                                                          ____________________________

                                                                                                                                                Roger N. Nanovic, P. J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

 

DOMESTIC RELATIONS ACTION

 

 

 

                                                                   IN RE:         APPOINTMENT OF                            :

                                                                                      DOMESTIC RELATIONS                     :  NO. 135DR10

                                                                                      HEARING OFFICER,                           : 

                                                                  PRO HAC VICE                                   :

                  

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 15-2012

 

          AND NOW, this 20th day of June, 2012, the Court being advised that William Schwab, Domestic Relations Hearing Officer, has a conflict of interest in case #135DR10 Travis L. Schrantz vs. Marlene E. Schrantz, PACSES #333111622, it is hereby

ORDERED AND DECREED that Samuel Feldman, Esquire is hereby APPPOINTED DOMESTIC RELATIONS HEARING OFFICER, pro hac vice, for the above captioned cases.  The Domestic Relations Hearing Officer shall be compensated at the rate of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) per hour.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DECREED that this appointment SHALL BE VACATED upon the entry of a final order.

                                                                                                                             BY THE COURT:

 

                                                          ____________________________

                                                                                                                                                Roger N. Nanovic, P. J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

 

CIVIL DIVISION

CRIMINAL DIVISION

 

                                                                   IN RE:         AVAILABILITY AND                          :           NO. 12-0151

                                                                                      TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS OF       :          CP-13-AD-0000002-2012          

                                                                                      MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGES    :         

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 16-2012

 

 

          AND NOW, this 9th day of July, 2012, in order to ensure compliance with Pa.R.C.P.M.D.J.112 governing the Rules of Conduct, Office Standards, and Civil Procedure for Magisterial District Judges, Pa.R.Crim.P. 132 governing the Temporary Assignment of Issuing Authorities, Pa.R.C.P. 1901.2 governing Scheduling of Temporary Protection From Abuse matters, Carbon County’s Administrative Order 27-2001 governing when the Court is available to address Temporary Protection From Abuse matters, Carbon County Local Rule CARB.R.C.P. 1901.5 governing Enforcement of Protection From Abuse matters and 35 P.S. § 10225.307 governing Involuntary Intervention by Emergency Court Order under the Older Adult Protective Services Act, it is hereby

          ORDERED and DECREED that the schedule attached hereto be and is hereby APPROVED and said attachment SHALL ESTABLISH the on-call schedule and temporary assignments for the Magisterial District Judges of Carbon County for the period of August 6, 2012 through February 3, 2013.

          IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DECREED that the same Magisterial District Judge temporarily assigned on this schedule SHALL SERVE as the temporary issuing authority during regularly scheduled hours for any Magisterial District Judge unavailable due to duties outside the county, mandatory continuing education classes, illness or vacation.

 

 

                                                                                                                             BY THE COURT:

 

 

                                                                                                                             ______________________________

                                                                                                                                                ROGER N. NANOVIC, P.J.

 

 

SCHEDULE FOR OTHER THAN REGULARLY SCHEDULED HOURS AND EMERGENCIES FOR CARBON COUNTY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE COURTS 3-1, 3-2, 3-3 AND 3-4 BEGINNING 4:30 P. M. EACH MONDAY AND ENDING THE FOLLOWING MONDAY AT 4:30 P. M.

 


August 6, 2012

August 13, 2012

August 20, 2012

August 27, 2012

 

September 3, 2012

September 10, 2012

September 17, 2012

September 24, 2012

 

October 1, 2012

October 8, 2012

October 15, 2012

October 22, 2012

October 29, 2012

 

November 5, 2012

November 12, 2012

November 19, 2012

November 26, 2012

 

December 3, 2012

December 10, 2012

December 17, 2012

December 24, 2012

December 31, 2012

 

January 7, 2013

January 14, 2013

January 21, 2013

January 28, 2013

 

 

 

 

Magisterial District Judge Casimir T. Kosciolek

Magisterial District Judge Joseph D. Homanko

Magisterial District Judge William J. Kissner

Magisterial District Judge Casimir T. Kosciolek

   

Magisterial District Judge Joseph D. Homanko

Magisterial District Judge Edward M. Lewis

Magisterial District Judge William J. Kissner

Magisterial District Edward M. Lewis

 

Magisterial District Judge Joseph D. Homanko

Magisterial District Judge Casimir T. Kosciolek

Magisterial District Judge William J. Kissner

Magisterial District Judge Edward M. Lewis

Magisterial District Judge Joseph D. Homanko

 

Magisterial District Judge William J. Kissner

Magisterial District Judge Casimir T. Kosciolek

Magisterial District Judge William J. Kissner

Magisterial District Judge Joseph D. Homanko

 

Magisterial District Judge Edward M. Lewis

Magisterial District Judge Casimir T. Kosciolek

Magisterial District Judge Joseph D. Homanko

Magisterial District Judge William J. Kissner

Magisterial District Judge Edward M. Lewis

 

Magisterial District Judge Casimir T. Kosciolek

Magisterial District Judge Joseph D. Homanko

Magisterial District Judge William J. Kissner

Magisterial District Judge Edward M. Lewis

 

 

Court 3-3

Court 3-4

Court 3-2

Court 3-3

 

Court 3-4

Court 3-1

Court 3-2

Court 3-1

 

Court 3-4

Court 3-3

Court 3-2

Court 3-1

Court 3-4

 

Court 3-2

Court 3-3

Court 3-2

Court 3-4

 

Court 3-1

Court 3-3

Court 3-4

Court 3-2

Court 3-1

 

Court 3-3

Court 3-4

Court 3-2

Court 3-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

 

DOMESTIC RELATIONS ACTION

 

 

 

                                                                   IN RE:         APPOINTMENT OF                             :

                                                                                      DOMESTIC RELATIONS                      :  NO.    09-2834 &

                                                                                      HEARING OFFICER,                            :            PACSES 015111221

                                                                   PRO HAC VICE                                   :

                  

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 19-2012

 

            AND NOW, this 20th day of September, 2012, the Court being advised that William Schwab, Domestic Relations Hearing Officer, has a conflict of interest in case #09-2834 Cecila R. Koerbler vs. Scott M. Koerbler, PACSES #015111221, it is hereby

ORDERED AND DECREED that Samuel Feldman, Esquire is hereby APPPOINTED DOMESTIC RELATIONS HEARING OFFICER, pro hac vice, for the above captioned cases.  The Domestic Relations Hearing Officer shall be compensated at the rate of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) per hour.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DECREED that this appointment SHALL BE VACATED upon the entry of a final order.

                                                                                                                             BY THE COURT:

 

                                                          _________________________________

                                                                                                                                                          Roger N. Nanovic, P. J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

 

DOMESTIC RELATIONS ACTION

 

 

 

                                                                   IN RE:         APPOINTMENT OF                            :

                                                                                      DOMESTIC RELATIONS                     :  NO.    87DR10

                                                                                      HEARING OFFICER,                           :           

                                                                                      PRO HAC VICE                                   :

                  

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 20-2012

 

            AND NOW, this 27th day of September, 2012, the Court being advised that William Schwab, Domestic Relations Hearing Officer, has a conflict of interest in case #87DR10 Sherry L. Parsons vs. Vernon S. Parsons, PACSES #150111538, it is hereby

ORDERED AND DECREED that Samuel Feldman, Esquire is hereby APPPOINTED DOMESTIC RELATIONS HEARING OFFICER, pro hac vice, for the above captioned cases.  The Domestic Relations Hearing Officer shall be compensated at the rate of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) per hour.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DECREED that this appointment SHALL BE VACATED upon the entry of a final order.

                                                                                                                             BY THE COURT:

 

                                                          _________________________________

                                                                                                                                                          Roger N. Nanovic, P. J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

 

CIVIL ACTION

 

 

 

                                                                   IN RE:         APPOINTMENT OF                           :

                                                                                      DIVORCE MASTER,                          :  NO.    10-1733 & 12-0001

                                                                                      PRO HAC VICE                                 :

                  

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 21-2012

 

AND NOW, this 23rd day of October, 2012, the Court being advised that Samuel Feldman, Divorce Master, has a conflict of interest in case #10-1733 Susan Vrablic vs. Hugh Vrablic, it is hereby

ORDERED AND DECREED that William Schwab, Esquire is hereby APPPOINTED DIVORCE MASTER, pro hac vice, for the above captioned case.  The Divorce Master shall be compensated pursuant to Administrative Order No. 1-2012.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DECREED that this appointment SHALL BE VACATED upon the entry of a final order.

                                                                                                                    BY THE COURT:

 

                                                                                                                  ________________________________

                                                                                                                                                          Roger N. Nanovic, P. J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL DIVISION

DOMESTIC RELATIONS

 

 

                                                                   IN RE:         ADOPTION OF LOCAL RULES OF                :

                                                                   CIVIL PROCEDURE 216, 1012,                   :       NO. 12-2319

                                                                                                            2039 AND 2206 AND REVISION OF            :        NO. 21 DR 2012

                                                                                      1018.1, 1915.3 AND 1915.7                        :

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 22-2012

 

AND NOW, this 31st day of October, 2012, it is hereby

ORDERED and DECREED that, effective December 1, 2012, the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas ADOPTS Carbon County Rule of Civil Procedure CARB.R.C.P. 216 governing the Grounds for Continuance, CARB.R.C.P. 1012 governing Entry of Appearance, Withdrawal of Appearance and Notice, CARB.R.C.P. 2039 governing Compromise, Settlement, Discontinuance and Distribution and CARB.R.C.P. 2206 governing Settlement Compromise, Discontinuance and Judgment.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED and DECREED that the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas REVISES CARB.R.C.P. 1018.1 governing Notice to Defend, Form, CARB.R.C.P. 1915.3 governing Commencement of Action, Complaint, Order and CARB.R.C.P. 1915.7 governing Consent Order.

 

                   The Carbon County District Court Administrator is ORDERED and DIRECTED to

 

1.   File one (1) certified copy of this Administrative Order with the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

2.   File two (2) certified copies and one (1) computer diskette with the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

3.   File one (1) certified copy with the Civil Procedural Rules Committee.

4.   Forward one (1) copy for publication in the Carbon County Law Journal.

5.   Forward one (1) copy to the Carbon County Law Library.

6.   Keep continuously available for public inspection copies of the Administrative Order in the Prothonotary’s Office and the Domestic Relations Office.

         

                                                          BY THE COURT:

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                ROGER N. NANOVIC, P.J.

 

 

 

RULE 216 GROUNDS FOR CONTINUANCE

 

          All Motions for Continuance shall be filed at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.

 

          When a Motion for Continuance is requested because of an attachment of another Court, the Attorney shall provide a copy of said attachment with the Motion for Continuance.

 

          Any motion filed that is not in compliance with this rule shall be entertained only if the opportunity to timely file it did not exist previously or the interest of justice requires it.

 

Effective December 1, 2012

 

 

RULE 1012 – ENTRY OF APPEARANCE.  WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE.  NOTICE.

 

1.            Any attorney representing a party in a proceeding before this Court shall enter his appearance of record in the Prothonotary’s Office by filing the appropriate praecipe.  The Prothonotary shall promptly docket and make note in the record.

 

2.            Any attorney who provides representation to a Custody or Support litigant at a Custody Conference, Support Conference and/or a Support Hearing shall be permitted to enter a Limited Appearance.  The Praecipe for Entry of Limited Appearance is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.

 

3.            Upon completion of the representation, the attorney shall file a Praecipe for Withdrawal of Limited Appearance.  This Praecipe shall be filed without leave of court and shall direct the Prothonotary to send all future notices directly to the litigant and shall set forth the litigant’s last-known address.  The Praecipe for Withdrawal of Limited Appearance is attached hereto as Exhibit “B”.

 

Effective December 1, 2012


 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

 

(CIVIL ACTION/DOMESTIC RELATIONS)

 

                                      :

Plaintiff                                   :

:

vs.                                            :        NO. 

:

                                                                   :

Defendant                               :

 

 

 

PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF LIMITED APPEARANCE

 

          To the Prothonotary: 

 

Kindly enter my Limited Appearance for _________________________________ (Plaintiff’s/Defendant’s Name), the Plaintiff/Defendant in the above-captioned matter.

 

          This Appearance is limited to providing representation on behalf of this party at the Custody Conference/Support Conference/Support Hearing.

 

 

                                                          ______________________________________

                                                          Name of Attorney for (Plaintiff/Defendant)

 

                                                          _____________________________________

                                                          Firm

 

                                                          ______________________________________

                                                          Address

 

                                                          ______________________________________

                                                          City, State, Zip

 

                                                          ______________________________________

                                                          Telephone Number

 

                                                          _____________________________________

                                                          Supreme Court ID Number


 

Effective December 1, 2012

Exhibit “A”

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

 

(CIVIL ACTION/DOMESTIC RELATIONS)

 

                                      :

Plaintiff                                   :

:

vs.                                            :        NO. 

:

                                                                   :

Defendant                               :

 

 

PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL OF LIMITED APPEARANCE

 

          To the Prothonotary: 

 

Kindly withdraw my Limited Appearance for ______________________________ (Plaintiff’s/Defendant’s Name), the Plaintiff/Defendant in the above-captioned matter.

 

          Withdrawal of this Limited Appearance is permitted pursuant to Carbon County Local Rule of Civil Procedure CARB.R.C.P. 1012.  All future notices should be sent directly to (Plaintiff’s/Defendant’s Name), the Plaintiff/Defendant, at ___________________________________________ (set forth last-known address for this party).

 

                                                          ______________________________________

                                                          Name of Attorney for (Plaintiff/Defendant)

 

                                                          _____________________________________

                                                          Firm

 

                                                          ______________________________________

                                                          Address

 

                                                          ______________________________________

                                                          City, State, Zip

 

                                                         ______________________________________

                                                          Telephone Number

 

                                                          _____________________________________

                                                          Supreme Court ID Number

 

 

Effective December 1, 2012

Exhibit “B”

 

 

RULE 1018.1 - NOTICE TO DEFEND.  FORM

 

As required by Pa.R.C.P.1018.1(c), the following shall be designated in the notice to defend as the person from whom legal referral can be obtained:

 

North Penn Legal Services

2 East Broad Street, Suite 205

Hazleton, PA  18201

Phone 1-877-953-4250

Fax (570) 455-3625

 

or

 

Carbon County Lawyer Referral

777 Blakeslee Blvd. Dr., Suite 2

Lehighton, PA  18235

Phone 1-610-379-4950

Fax (610) 379-4952

 

Effective July 26, 2004

Revision effective December 1, 2012

 

 

RULE 1915.3 - COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION.  COMPLAINT.  ORDER.

 

The person to be named in the notice shall be pursuant to CARB.R.C.P.1018.1.

 

A proposed order substantially in the same form as Form “A” following this rule shall be attached to the complaint or petition.

 

An Affidavit substantially in the same form as Form “B” following this rule shall be attached to the complaint or petition.

 

Effective July 26, 2004

Revision effective December 1, 2012


"FORM A"

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

 

CIVIL ACTION - LAW

 

 

          ____________________________________,   :

                             Plaintiff/Petitioner                         :

                                                                               :

                                      vs.                                     :    NO.                     

                                                                               :

          ____________________________________,   :

                             Defendant/Respondent                 :

 

 

          _____________________________________ -        Counsel for Plaintiff

 

          _____________________________________ -        Counsel for Defendant

 

 

ORDER OF COURT

 

                   AND NOW this        day of                   , 20     , it is hereby

                   ORDERED and DECREED as follows:

          1.       This Order of Court shall govern the custodial situation of the following children:

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

 

2.            In accordance with the statutory laws of this Commonwealth, each party shall be provided all access to the medical, dental, religious and school records of the child(ren) involved.  Absent an emergency situation, each party shall be informed in regard to the medical and dental needs of the child(ren) involved.

 

3.            Jurisdiction of the child(ren) and this matter shall remain with the Court of Common Pleas of Carbon County, Pennsylvania, unless or until jurisdiction would change under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act.

 

4.            The welfare of the child(ren) shall be the primary consideration of the parties in any application of the terms of this Agreement.  The parties shall exert every reasonable effort to foster a feeling of affection between the child(ren) of the other party.  Neither party shall do anything to estrange the child(ren) from the other party, to injure the opinion of the child(ren) as to the other party, or to hamper the free and natural development of the child(ren)'s love and respect of the other party.

 

5.            Primary Physical custody of the child(ren) shall be as follows:

 

                   _______________________________________________________________

 

6.            The Plaintiff/Defendant, Father/Mother, shall have partial physical custody and visitation rights in accordance with the following schedule:

 

          (a)      During the week:__________________________________________________

         

          (b)       Weekends:______________________________________________________;

         

          (c)      Major Holidays:__________________________________________________ ;

 

          (d)     Minor Holidays:__________________________________________________ ;

 

(e)            Mother's Day and Mother's Birthday shall be with the Mother;      

 

(f)             Father's Day and Father's Birthday shall be with the Father.

 

(g)           Child(ren)'s Birthday(s):___________________________________________  ;

 

(h)           Vacation/Summers:_______________________________________________;

 

(i)             Other times:____________________________________________________.

 

          7.       All other periods of partial custody by either party shall be by mutual agreement of both parties after reasonable request, and such agreement shall not be unreasonable withheld.

 

8.       Each party agrees to keep the other advised of their current residential address and telephone number.  Each party shall be entitled to speak to the child(ren) by telephone at reasonable times and intervals when the child(ren) is/are in the custody of the other party.

 

9.       Each party agrees to give to the other a general itinerary of all vacations they plan to take with the child(ren).

 

10.     Each party shall endeavor to give at least twenty-four (24) hours prior notice to the other in the event that it will not be possible to exercise any of the rights herein identified.

         

          11.     The custodial parent(s) shall not change the residence of the child(ren) if such change significantly impairs the custodial schedule or the ability of the other parent to spend time with the child(ren) and participate in the child(ren)’s life.  In the event the custodial parent desires to relocate as described above, he/she shall provide Notice as required by 23 P.S. 5337.  No relocation shall occur without written consent of the other parent, or without Order of Court.

 

          12.     The attached "Appendix to Order" is incorporated herein and shall be part of this Order.

                                                                   BY THE COURT:

 

 

                                                            ____________________________________

                                                                                                                   J.


APPENDIX TO ORDER

 

                   Certain rules of conduct generally applicable to custody matters are set forth below and are binding on both parties, the breach of which could become the subject of contempt proceedings before this Court, or could constitute grounds for amendment of our order.  If these general rules conflict with the specific requirements of our order, the order shall prevail.

1.

                   Neither party will undertake nor permit in his or her presence the poisoning of the minor child's mind against the other party by conversation which explicitly or inferentially derides, ridicules, condemns, or in any manner derogates the other party.

2.

                   The parties shall not conduct arguments or heated conversations when they are together in the presence of their child(ren).

3.

                   Neither party will question the child(ren) as to the personal lives of the other parent except insofar as necessary to insure the personal safety of the child(ren).  By this we mean that the child(ren) will not be used as a spy on the other party.  It is harmful to a child to be put in the role of "spy".

4.

                   Neither party will make extravagant promises to the minor child(ren) for the purposes of ingratiating himself or herself to the minor child(ren) at the expense of the other party; further, any reasonable promise to the child(ren) should be made with the full expectation of carrying it out.

5.

                   The parties should at all times consider the child(ren)'s best interests, and act accordingly.  It is in a child(ren)'s best interests to understand that he or she is trying desperately to cope with the fact of his parents' separation, and needs help in loving both parents, rather than interference of censure.

6.

                   The parties should remember that they cannot teach their child(ren) moral conduct by indulging in improper conduct themselves.  Children are quick to recognize hypocrisy, and the parent who maintains a double standard will lose the respect of his or her child(ren).

7.

                   Weekend and evening visitation shall be subject to the following rules:

 

                   A.      Arrangements will be worked out beforehand between the parties without forcing the child(ren) to make choices and run the risk of parental displeasure.  However, the child shall be consulted as to his or her schedule.

 

                   B.       Visitation rights should be exercised at reasonable hours and under circumstances reasonably acceptable to the other party and to the needs and desires of the minor child(ren).

 

                   C.       If a party finds him or herself unable to keep an appointment, he or she should give immediate notice to the other party, so as to avoid subjecting the child(ren) to unnecessary apprehension and failure of expectations.

 

                   D.      The party having custody of the child(ren) should prepare him or her both physically and mentally for the visitation with the other party and have him or her available at the time and place mutually agreed upon.

 

                   E.       If either party or the child(ren) has plans which conflict with a scheduled visit and wish to adjust such visitation, the parties should make arrangements for an adjustment acceptable to the schedules of everyone involved.  Predetermined schedules are not written in stone, and both parties should be flexible for the sake of the child(ren).

 

                   F.       If a party shows up for a visit under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the visit may be considered forfeited on those grounds alone.

 

8.

                   During the time that the child(ren) is/are living with a party, that party has the responsibility of imposing and enforcing the rules for day-to-day living.  However, unless otherwise ordered, both parents should consult with one another on the major decisions affecting the child(ren)'s life, such as education, religious training, medical treatment, and so forth.

 

Effective July 26, 2004

Revision effective December 1, 2012

 


FORM “B”

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL ACTION - LAW

 

 

          ____________________________________,   :

                             Plaintiff/Petitioner                         :

                                                                               :

                                      vs.                                     :    NO.                     

                                                                               :

          ____________________________________,   :

                             Defendant/Respondent                  :

 

 

          _____________________________________ -        Counsel for Plaintiff

 

          _____________________________________ -        Counsel for Defendant

 

 

AFFIDAVIT

 

          I, ______________________________________________________, hereby swear or affirm that I, or a member of my household (Circle One)    HAVE     HAVE NOT been charged, convicted of, or pleaded guilty or no contest to any of the following offenses, either in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or in another jurisdiction with substantially equivalent offenses as listed below:

          18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 25       (relating to criminal homicide)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 2702     (relating to aggravated assault)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 2706     (relating to terroristic threats)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 2709.1  (relating to stalking)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 2901     (relating to kidnapping)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 2902     (relating to unlawful restraint)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 2903     (relating to false imprisonment)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 2910     (relating to luring a child into a motor vehicle or structure)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 3121     (relating to rape)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 3122.1  (relating to statutory sexual assault)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 3123     (relating to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 3124.1  (relating to sexual assault)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 3125     (relating to aggravated indecent assault)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 3126     (relating to indecent assault)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 3127     (relating to indecent exposure)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 3129     (relating to sexual intercourse with animal)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 3130     (relating to conduct relating to sex offenders)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 3301     (relating to arson and related offenses)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 4302     (relating to incest)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 4303     (relating to concealing death of child)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 4304     (relating to endangering welfare of children)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 4305     (relating to dealing in infant children)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 5902(b) (relating to prostitution and related offenses)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 5903(c) (relating to obscene and other sexual materials and

or (d)           performances)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 6301     (relating to corruption of minors)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 6312     (relating to sexual abuse of children)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 6318     (relating to unlawful contact with minor)

          18 Pa.C.S. § 6320     (relating to sexual exploitation of children)

          Section 6114            (relating to contempt for violation of order or agreement)

The former

75 Pa.C.S. § 3731     (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance)

          75 Pa.C.S. Ch. 38      (relating to driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs)

 

Section 13 (a) (1) of the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L. 233, No. 64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, to the extent that it prohibits the manufacture, sale or delivery, holding, offering for sale or possession of any controlled substance or other drug or device.

 

IF PARTY, LIST OFFENSE OR OFFENSES BELOW:

 

NONE: _____________________

 

IF YES:

 

NAME OF PARTY                        OFFENSE                                                      DATE

 

_________________________   ________________________________          __________

 

                                                ________________________________          __________

 

                                                ________________________________          __________

 


LIST NAMES OF ADULTS RESIDING IN HOUSEHOLD:

 

______________________________________________________________________

 

_______________________________________________________________________

 

_______________________________________________________________________

 

 

IF AN OFFENSE ADDRESSES A MEMBER OF HOUSEHOLD AND NOT A PARTY, LIST THE NAME OF HOUSEHOLD MEMBER AND OFFENSE BELOW:

 

NONE: _____________________

 

IF YES:

 

NAME OF HOUSEHOLD MEMBER            OFFENSE                                   DATE

 

_________________________   _____________________________     __________

 

_________________________   _____________________________     __________

 

_________________________   _____________________________     __________

 

 

VERIFICATION

 

          I, the undersigned, do hereby verify that the statements made herein are true and correct to the best of my own personal knowledge, information and belief.  I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 (relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities).

 

 

 

DATE: ______________________        ____________________________________

 

Effective July 26, 2004

Revision effective December 1, 2012

 

 

RULE 1915.7 - CONSENT ORDER

 

          A proposed consent order substantially in the same form as Form "A" following this Rule shall be attached to the stipulation or agreement.

 

Effective July 26, 2004

Revision effective December 1, 2012


"FORM A"

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL ACTION - LAW

 

          ____________________________________, :

                             Plaintiff                                      :

                                                                              :

                                      vs.                                    :      NO.                      

                                                                              :

          ____________________________________, :

                             Defendant                                   :

 

          _____________________________________ -        Counsel for Plaintiff

 

          _____________________________________ -        Counsel for Defendant

 

ORDER OF COURT

 

                   AND NOW this        day of                   , 20     , upon review of the attached Agreement between the parties regarding custody of the child(ren), it is hereby

                   ORDERED and DECREED that said Agreement is approved and shall be incorporated into this Order of Court as if more fully set forth herein.

                   The custodial parent(s) shall not change the residence of the child(ren) if such change significantly impairs the custodial schedule or the ability of the other parent to spend time with the child(ren) and participate in the child(ren)’s life.  In the event the custodial parent desires to relocate as described above, he/she shall provide Notice as required by 23 P.S. 5337.  No relocation shall occur without written consent of the other parent, or without Order of Court.

 

                   The attached "Appendix to Order" is incorporated herein and shall be part of this Order.

                                                                   BY THE COURT:

 

                                                                   ____________________________________

                                                                                                                              J.

 

                                                                                                                            

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL ACTION - LAW

 

          ____________________________________, :

                             Plaintiff                                      :     

                                                                              :

                                      vs.                                    :      NO.            

                                                                              :

          ____________________________________, :

                             Defendant                                   :

 

 

          ____________________________________  -        Counsel for Plaintiff

 

          ____________________________________  -        Counsel for Defendant

 

AGREEMENT FOR ENTRY OF SHARED CUSTODY ORDER OF COURT

 

          AND NOW, this        day of                     , 20__, the following agreement is entered into upon stipulation of the parties:

 

1.       This Agreement and ensuing Order of Court shall govern the custodial situation of the following children:

________________________________________________________________________

 

________________________________________________________________________

 

          2.       In accordance with the statutory laws of this Commonwealth, each party shall be provided all access to the medical, dental, religious and school records of the child(ren) involved.  Absent an emergency situation, each party shall be informed in regard to the medical and dental needs of the child(ren) involved.

 

          3.       Jurisdiction of the child(ren) and this matter shall remain with the Court of Common Pleas of Carbon County, Pennsylvania, unless or until jurisdiction would change under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act.

 

          4.       The welfare of the child(ren) shall be the primary consideration of the parties in any application of the terms of this Agreement.  The parties shall exert every reasonable effort to foster a feeling of affection between the child(ren) of the other party.  Neither party shall do anything to estrange the child(ren) from the other party, to injure the opinion of the child(ren) as to the other party, or to hamper the free and natural development of the child(ren)'s love and respect of the other party.


                5.       Primary Physical custody of the child(ren) shall be as follows:

________________________________________________________________________

 

          6.       The Plaintiff/Defendant, Father/Mother, shall have partial physical custody and visitation rights in accordance with the following schedule:

 

          (a)      During the week:______________________________________________;

          (b)      Weekends:___________________________________________________;

          (c)      Major Holidays:________________________________________________;

          (d)      Minor Holidays:________________________________________________;

          (e)      Mother's Day and Mother's Birthday shall be with the Mother;        

          (f)      Father's Day and Father's Birthday shall be with the Father.

          (g)     Child(ren)'s Birthday(s):_________________________________________:

          (h)     Vacation/Summers:____________________________________________;

          (i)      Other times:_________________________________________________.

 

          7.       All other periods of partial custody by either party shall be by mutual agreement of both party after reasonable request, and such agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld.

 

          8.       Each party agrees to keep the other advised of their current residential address and telephone number.  Each party shall be entitled to speak to the child(ren) by telephone at reasonable times and intervals when the child(ren) is/are in the custody of the other party.

 

          9.       Each party agrees to give to the other a general itinerary of all vacations they plan to take with the child(ren).

 

          10.     Each party shall endeavor to give at least twenty-four (24) hours prior notice to the other in the event that it will not be possible to exercise any of the rights herein identified.

 

          11.     It is the intention of the parties that this agreement will be adopted into an Order of Court.

 

          12.     The filing fee for the stipulated order shall be paid by the ________________(Indicate Plaintiff or Defendant) to the Prothonotary of Carbon County simultaneous with the filing of the stipulated order.


                13.     The custodial parent(s) shall not change the residence of the child(ren) if such change significantly impairs the custodial schedule or the ability of the other parent to spend time with the child(ren) and participate in the child(ren)’s life.  In the event the custodial parent desires to relocate as described above, he/she shall provide Notice as required by 23 P.S. 5337.  No relocation shall occur without written consent of the other parent, or without Order of Court.

 

 

__________________________________      ______________________________

WITNESS AS TO PLAINTIFF                                      PLAINTIFF                      

 

__________________________________      ______________________________

WITNESS AS TO DEFENDANT                                   DEFENDANT


APPENDIX TO ORDER

                   Certain rules of conduct generally applicable to custody matters are set forth below and are binding on both parties, the breach of which could become the subject of contempt proceedings before this Court, or could constitute grounds for amendment of our order.  If these general rules conflict with the specific requirements of our order, the order shall prevail.

1.

                   Neither party will undertake nor permit in his or her presence the poisoning of the minor child's mind against the other party by conversation which explicitly or inferentially derides, ridicules, condemns, or in any manner derogates the other party.

2.

                   The parties shall not conduct arguments or heated conversations when they are together in the presence of their child(ren).

3.

                   Neither party will question the child(ren) as to the personal lives of the other parent except insofar as necessary to insure the personal safety of the child(ren).  By this we mean that the child(ren) will not be used as a spy on the other party.  It is harmful to a child to be put in the role of "spy".

4.

                   Neither party will make extravagant promises to the minor child(ren) for the purposes of ingratiating himself or herself to the minor child(ren) at the expense of the other party; further, any reasonable promise to the child(ren) should be made with the full expectation of carrying it out.

5.

                   The parties should at all times consider the child(ren)'s best interests, and act accordingly.  It is in a child(ren)'s best interests to understand that he or she is trying desperately to cope with the fact of his parents' separation, and needs help in loving both parents, rather than interference of censure.

6.

                   The parties should remember that they cannot teach their child(ren) moral conduct by indulging in improper conduct themselves.  Children are quick to recognize hypocrisy, and the parent who maintains a double standard will lose the respect of his or her child(ren).

7.

                   Weekend and evening visitation shall be subject to the following rules:

 

                   A.       Arrangements will be worked out beforehand between the parties without forcing the child(ren) to make choices and run the risk of parental displeasure.  However, the child shall be consulted as to his or her schedule.

 

                   B.       Visitation rights should be exercised at reasonable hours and under circumstances reasonably acceptable to the other party and to the needs and desires of the minor child(ren).

 

                   C.       If a party finds him or herself unable to keep an appointment, he or she should give immediate notice to the other party, so as to avoid subjecting the child(ren) to unnecessary apprehension and failure of expectations.

 

                   D.      The party having custody of the child(ren) should prepare him or her both physically and mentally for the visitation with the other party and have him or her available at the time and place mutually agreed upon.

 

                   E.       If either party or the child(ren) has plans which conflict with a scheduled visit and wish to adjust such visitation, the parties should make arrangements for an adjustment acceptable to the schedules of everyone involved.  Predetermined schedules are not written in stone, and both parties should be flexible for the sake of the child(ren).

 

                   F.       If a party shows up for a visit under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the visit may be considered forfeited on those grounds alone.

8.

                   During the time that the child(ren) is/are living with a party, that party has the responsibility of imposing and enforcing the rules for day-to-day living.  However, unless otherwise ordered, both parents should consult with one another on the major decisions affecting the child(ren)'s life, such as education, religious training, medical treatment, and so forth.

 

Effective July 26, 2004

Revision effective December 1, 2012

 

 

RULE L2039 – COMPROMISE, SETTLEMENT, DISCONTINUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION

 

A.      SETTLEMENTS:

 

(1)     Motions for Settlement of a case in which a minor or incapacitated person has an interest shall be filed and served pursuant to Carbon County Local Rule of Civil Procedure CARB R.C.P. 208.3(a).

 

(2)     The petition shall:

 

(A)     Set forth the factual circumstances of the case;

 

(B)     State the reasons why the settlement is a reasonable one; and

 

(C)     Be accompanied by the following:

 

(1)     A proposed order of distribution;

 

(2)     A written report of a physician setting forth the present condition of the minor or incapacitated person;

 

(3)     A statement under oath by a parent or guardian certifying (a) the present physical or mental condition of the minor or incapacitated person, and (b) approval of the proposed settlement and distribution thereof;

 

(4)     A statement of the professional opinion of counsel as to the reasonableness of the proposed settlement and the basis for such opinion;

 

(5)     In the event that the minor is fourteen years of age or over, his or her written approval of the proposed settlement and distribution thereof; and

 


(6)     If there is to be an allocation between parents and children or among children, the amounts allocated to each party

 

(3)     The Order of Distribution shall include an award of counsel fees.  The standard for the award of counsel fees in the representation of minors is that such fees must be reasonable in accordance with the guidelines set forth in Rule 1.5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct.  Under normal circumstances a counsel fee in the amount of twenty-five percent (25%) of the fund recovered shall be considered reasonable, subject to the approval of the Court.  The attorney fee determined shall be reduced by the amount of collateral payments received as counsel fees for representation involving the same matter from third parties such as Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

 

(4)     The approving Judge, to whom the Petition is submitted, may, at his or her discretion, require the personal appearance of the minor, guardians, physicians, or any other relevant party, as well as, the production of any other evidence deemed necessary for adjudication of the Petition.

 

B.      DISTRIBUTION:

 

(1)     Motions for Allowance of Distribution of funds in which a minor or incapacitated person has an interest shall be filed and served pursuant to Carbon County Local Rule of Civil Procedure CARB R.C.P. 208.3(a).

 

(2)     The petition shall include:

 

(A)     The facts and circumstances surrounding the origination of the minor's fund;

 

(B)     A chronological statement of all prior requests for allowance, including the reasons there for, the amounts thereof, and the disposition;

 

(C)     The age of the minor at the time the fund was created and the minor's present age;

 

(D)     The original amount of the minor's fund and the present balance of same; and

 

(E)     The circumstances and reasons supporting the request for allowance.

 

(3)     All petitions shall be accompanied by:

 

(A)     A proposed Order;

 

(B)     A copy of the Original Petition for Compromise and the Order of Distribution;

 

(C)     Copies of all prior requests for allowances and the Orders with respect to same;

 

(D)     Substantiating documentation to support the proposed request; and

 

(E)     A consent filed by the petitioner.

 

Effective December 1, 2012

 

 

RULE L2206 - SETTLEMENT COMPROMISE, DISCONTINUANCE AND JUDGMENT       

 

(1)     Court approval of settlements in wrongful death cases shall be required only where a minor or incapacitated person has an interest.

 

(2)     Motions for Settlement of a case in which a minor or incapacitated person has an interest shall be filed and served pursuant to Carbon County Local Rule of Civil Procedure CARB R.C.P. 208.3(a).

 

(3)     The petition shall:

 

(A)     Set forth the factual circumstances of the case;

 

(B)     State the reasons why the settlement is a reasonable one;

 

(C)     Be accompanied by the following:

 

(1)     A proposed order approving the settlement and allocation between wrongful death and survival; the proposed order shall comply substantially with the prescribed format in Form A.

 

(2)     A statement of the professional opinion of counsel as to the reasonableness of the proposed settlement and the basis for such opinion;

 

(3)     A statement setting forth the proposed allocation between wrongful death and survival actions and the amount proposed to be allocated to each beneficiary;

 


(4)     A statement clearly identifying those parties believed to be beneficiaries under each of the actions, attaching a copy of the will of the decedent, if any;

 

(5)     A statement setting forth the following:

 

(a)      The time between the injury and death;

 

(b)     Whether or not the decedent was conscious, and the circumstances prior to his or her death;

 

(c)      The amount of the medical and funeral bills;

 

(d)     The amount of the decedent's wage loss; and

 

(e)      The age, employment and any other circumstances of any potential beneficiaries under the Wrongful Death Act.

 

(6)     A certification of service of notice and a copy of the petition to all parties with a possible interest, together with a list of those persons notified.

 

(7)     A letter from the Department of Revenue stating either their approval or objection to the proposed settlement.

 

Effective December 1, 2012

 

 

 


IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL ACTION - LAW

          ,                                                         :

          Plaintiff                            :

          :

          vs.                                  :         NO.

          :

          ,                                                         :

          Defendant                        :

 

ORDER OF COURT

 

AND NOW, this     day of                , 20   , upon consideration of the Motion to Compromise Wrongful Death and Survival Action filed on                     , 20 , it is hereby ORDERED that Petitioner is authorized to enter into a settlement with Defendant(s)                 in the gross sum of                                                

($      ).

 

It is further ORDERED and DECREED that the settlement proceeds be distributed as follows:

 

1.    To:___________________,Esq.                  $______________________

For Costs

2.    To:___________________,Esq.                  $______________________

Counsel Fees

3.  The balance of the settlement, the  

              sum of                                                     $______________________

is apportioned as follows:

Wrongful Death Claim                           $______________________

Survival Claim                                      $______________________

a.     The Wrongful Death Claim

shall be paid as follows:               

I.  To: Spouse; and/or                   $____________________

ii. Adult Child(ren)                         $____________________

iii. To: Minor Child(ren)1                $____________________

  as provided hereunder

                                                             

          [1]In the event the beneficiary is an incapacitate person, appropriate changes are to be made. Counsel shall set forth in the Order a separate provision for each minor or incapacitated person.

 

Form “A”

Effective December 1, 2012

OPTION 1

 

Counsel is hereby authorized to execute all documentation necessary to purchase saving certificate(s), from federally insured banks or savings institutions having an office in Carbon County, in the sum of  $                               , each not to exceed the insured amount, with the funds payable to the minor upon majority.  The certificate shall be titled in the name of the minor and shall be restricted as follows:

 


         _____          , a minor, not to be redeemed except for renewal in its entirety, not to be withdrawn, assigned, negotiated, or, otherwise alienated before the minor attains majority, except upon prior Order of Court.

 

Counsel shall open a savings account in the sum of $               in the name of the minor.  The savings account shall be restricted as follows:

 

           _____        , a minor, not to be withdrawn, before the minor attains majority, except for the payment of city, state, and federal income taxes on the interest earned by the savings certificate and savings account, or upon prior Order of Court.

 

OPTION 2

 

To:                   ______  , Guardian     $____________________

 

of the Estate of               _____      , a minor; provided, however, that no payment shall be made to the guardian until the guardian has posted additional security as may be required by the Orphans’ Court Division of Carbon County pursuant to 20 Pa.C.S. § 5121, et seq.  An appropriate Petition shall be filed with the Orphans’ Court within thirty (30) days.

                                                            OR

[To: Guardian of the Estate of   $_________________________

 

                                      , a minor, upon appointment by the Orphans’ Court Division of Carbon County and upon the posting of any security as required by the said Orphans’ Court pursuant to 20 Pa.C.S. § 5121, et seq.  An appropriate Petition shall be filed with the Orphans’ Court within thirty (30) days.  Counsel shall not make any Distribution to said Guardian upon appointment until this provision is fully complied with.]; and/or

iv. To: Parent(s)                                         $____________________

 

b. The Survival Claim, in the sum of                 $____________________

 

shall be paid to                       , Administrator/Executor of the Estate of                                        ______________________________, Deceased; provided, however, that counsel shall not distribute any funds to the said Administrator/Executor until additional security as may be required by the Register of Wills of Carbon County pursuant to 20 Pa.C.S. § 3323(b)(3) is posted.

 

Within thirty (30) days from the date of this Order, counsel shall file with the Motion’s Court an Affidavit from counsel certifying compliance with this Order.

 

BY THE COURT:

 

 

________________________________

                                                                                                                  J.

Effective December 1, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

CRIMINAL DIVISION

                                                             

                                                                   IN RE:         ACCELERATED REHABILITATIVE     :

                                                                                       DISPOSITIONS PROGRAM (ARD)  - :          CP-13-AD-0000003-2012

                                                                                      ADMINISTRATIVE FEE                      :           (Old #34 MI 99)

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 24-2012

 

AND NOW, this 27th day of November, 2012, in order to administer the ARD Program, it is hereby

ORDERED and DECREED that, effective January 1, 2013, all parties placed into the Carbon County Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program shall be assessed an Administrative Fee as follows:

Non-DUI ARD                                                                          $450.00

DUI ARD –  Rate of Alcohol .08 to .099                                 $450.00

DUI ARD -  Rate of Alcohol .10 to .159                                  $500.00

DUI ARD -  Rate of Alcohol .16 and higher                            $550.00

DUI Refusal of Testing                                                           $600.00

ALL ARDs not stipulated to at District Justice level              $650.00

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DECREED that this Court’s Administrative Order No. 8-2004 is VACATED as of January 1, 2013.

The Carbon County District Court Administrator is ORDERED and DIRECTED to do the following:

1.   File one (1) certified copy of this Administrative Order with the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

2.   File two (2) certified copies and one (1) computer diskette with the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

3.   Publish a copy of this Administrative Order on the Unified Judicial System’s website at http://ujsportal.pacourts.us/localrules/ruleselection.aspx.

4.   Forward one (1) copy for publication in the Carbon County Law Journal.

5.   Forward one (1) copy to the Carbon County Law Library.

6.   Keep continuously available for public inspection copies of the Order in the Clerk of Courts’ Office.

 

 

                                                                                                                             BY THE COURT:

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                       ROGER N. NANOVIC, P.J.