Carbon County Court of Common Pleas

Administrative Orders 2015

Updated 8/12/19

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 1-2015                         Appointment of Master in Divorce for 2015

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 2-2015                         Appointment of Mental Health Review Officers for 2015

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 3-2015                         Appointment of Custody Hearing Officers for 2015

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 4-2015                         Summoning of Jurors for Carbon County Jury Selection

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 5-2015                         Availability and Temporary Assignments of Magisterial District Judges

 

AMENDED ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO.4-2013        Appointment of Board of Viewers

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 6-2015                         Amendment of Carbon County Local Rule of Judicial Administration 1901 – Prompt Disposition of Matters; Termination of Inactive Cases

 

                                                                                          Rule 1901 Prompt Disposition of Matters; Termination of Inactive Cases

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 7-2015                         Amendment of Local Rule of Civil Procedure CARB.R.C.P.1018.1 Notice to Defend. Form and Adoption of Local Rule of Civil Procedure CARB.R.C.P. 1361 Form of Notice to Plead

 

                                                                                          Rule 1018.1 – Notice to Defend. Form

 

                                                                                          Rule 1361 Form of Notice to Plead

 

AMENDED ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 7-2015       Amendment of Local Rule of Civil Procedure CARB.R.C.P.1018.1 Notice to Defend. Form and Adoption of Local Rule of Civil Procedure CARB.R.C.P. 1361 Form of Notice to Plead

 

                                                                                          Rule 1018.1 – Notice to Defend. Form

 

                                                                                          Rule 1361 – Form of Notice to Plead

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO.8-2015                          Adoption of Local Rules of Civil Procedure 1915.16(a) Form of Order and Notice. Joinder. Intervention and 1915.16(b) Order for Notice. Right to Intervene and 1920.71 Form of Notice

 

                                                                                          Rule 1915.16(a). Form of Order and Notice. Joinder. Intervention.

 

                                                                                          Rule 1915.16(b). Order for Notice. Right to Intervene.

 

                                                                                          Rule 1920.71. Form of Notice.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 9-2015                         Amendment of Carbon County Local Rules of Criminal Procedure CARB.R.CRIM.P. 106 Continuances in Summary and Court Cases

 

                                                                                          Supreme Court Letter

 

                                                                                          Rule 106 Continuances in Summary and Court Cases

 

                                                                                          Motion for Continuance

 

                                                                                          Rule 600 Speedy Trial Waiver

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 10-2015                       Commencement of Proceedings – Surcharge on Protection from Abuse Order

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 11-2015                       Commencement of Proceedings – Surcharge on Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation Order

 

AMENDED ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 11-2015      Commencement of Proceedings – Surcharge on Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation Order

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 12-2015                       Availability and Temporary Assignments of Magisterial District Judges

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 13-2015                       Amendment of Local Rules of Civil Procedure CARB.R.C.P.1018.1 Notice to Defend. Form. And CARB.R.C.P.1915.16(a) Form of Order and Notice. Joinder. Intervention. And CARB.R.C.P.1915.16(b) Order for Notice. Right to Intervene.

 

                                                                                          Rule 1018.1 Notice to Defend. Form

 

                                                                                          Rule 1915.16(a) Form of Order and Notice. Joinder. Intervention.

 

                                                                                          Rule 1915.16(b) Order for Notice. Right to Intervene.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 14-2015                       Amendment of Local Rule of Civil Procedure CARB.R.C.P.1920.71 Form of Notice

 

                                                                                          Rule 1920.71 Form of Notice.

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

 

CIVIL ACTION

 

 

                                                                                    IN RE:            APPOINTMENT OF                          :

                                                                                                            MASTER IN DIVORCE                    :            NO.     15-0001

                                                                                                            FOR 2015                                        :

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 1-2015

 

 

AND NOW, this 2nd day of January, 2015, 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, 2015 until December 31, 2015.  The Master shall be compensated at the rate of FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) per hour for each Master Hearing actually conducted.

 

                                                                                                                                 BY THE COURT:

 

 

                                                                                                                                                ______________________________

                                                                                                                                                                        ROGER N. NANOVIC, P.J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL ACTION

 

                                                                                    IN RE:            APPOINTMENT OF                :

                                                                                    MENTAL HEALTH                  :  NO. 15-0002

                                                                                                            REVIEW OFFICERS             :

                                                                                                            FOR 2015                             :

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 2-2015

 

            AND NOW, this 2nd day of January, 2015, in order to implement the Local Rules of Court relating to actions for mental disability and intellectual disability, it is hereby

ORDERED and DECREED that the appointments of JENNY Y. C. CHENG, Esquire and MARIANNE S. LAVELLE, Esquire as MENTAL HEALTH REVIEW OFFICERS are hereby CONTINUED until December 31, 2015 for Mental Disability and Intellectual Disability 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:                       Marianne S. Lavelle, Esquire

March & April:                                 Jenny Y. C. Cheng, Esquire

May & June:                                     Marianne S. Lavelle, Esquire

July & August:                                 Jenny Y. C. Cheng, Esquire

September & October:                    Marianne S. Lavelle, Esquire

November & December:                 Jenny Y. C. Cheng, Esquire

 

                                                                                                                                  BY THE COURT:

 

 

                                                                                                                                                ______________________________

                                                                                                                                                                        ROGER N. NANOVIC, P.J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

 

CIVIL ACTION

 

                                                                   IN RE:         APPOINTMENT OF                            :

                                                                                                                           CUSTODY HEARING OFFICERS        :  NO. 15-0003

                                                                                       FOR 2015                                           :

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 3-2015

 

                   AND NOW, this 2nd day of January, 2015, 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 EILEEN M. DIEHL, Esquire be and are hereby APPOINTED CUSTODY HEARING OFFICERS for visitation and custody proceedings effective January 1, 2015 until December 31, 2015.  The Custody Hearing Officers shall be compensated at the rate of FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) for each Preliminary Conference actually conducted resulting in the filing of an interim order and SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($75.00) per hour for each Final Hearing actually conducted where a final order is disposing of the case.

 

                            

                                                                                                                   BY THE COURT:

 

 

                                                                                                                    ______________________________

                                                                                                                                       ROGER N. NANOVIC, P.J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

CRIMINAL DIVISION

 

                                                             

                                                                   IN RE:      SUMMONING OF JURORS        :

                                                                                                                                         :    No.  CP-13-AD-0000001-2015

                                                                                      FOR CARBON COUNTY            :

                                                                                                                                         :

                                                                                      JURY SELECTION                     :

                                     

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 4-2015

 

                   AND NOW, this 2nd day of January, 2015, pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S.A. 4531, it is hereby

                   ORDERED and DECREED, that Court Administration, effective immediately,  SHALL SELECT at random from the Master List of prospective jurors three hundred fifty (350) names for the scheduled Terms of Court for 2015 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. 15-0004

 

                                                                                                            TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS OF               :         CP-13-AD-0000002-2015        

 

                                                                                                            MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGES            :          

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 5-2015

 

 

AND NOW, this 2nd day of January, 2015, 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 January 26, 2015 through August 3, 2015.

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.

 


January 26, 2015

February 2, 2015

February 9, 2015

February 16, 2015

February 23, 2015

 

March 2, 2015

March 9, 2015

March 16, 2015

March 23, 2015

March 30, 2015

 

April 6, 2015

April 13, 2015

April 20, 2015

April 27, 2015

 

May 4, 2015

May 11, 2015

May 18, 2015

May 25, 2015

 

June 1, 2015

June 8, 2015

June 15, 2015

June 22, 2015

June 29, 2015

 

July 6, 2015

July 13, 2015

July 20, 2015

July 27, 201

 

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 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

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 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 Edward M. Lewis

 

Magisterial District Judge William J. Kissner

Magisterial District Judge Casimir T. Kosciolek

Magisterial District Judge Joseph D. Homanko

Magisterial District Judge William J. Kissner

 

Court 3-4

Court 3-3

Court 3-2

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

Court 3-3

Court 3-4

 

Court 3-1

Court 3-2

Court 3-3

Court 3-4

 

Court 3-2

Court 3-1

Court 3-3

Court 3-4

Court 3-1

 

Court 3-2

Court 3-3

Court 3-4

Court 3-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

 

CIVIL ACTION - LAW

 

                                                                                    IN RE:            APPOINTMENT OF              :

                                                                                                                                                         :  NO. 13-0004

                                                                                                            BOARD OF VIEWERS          :

 

 

 

AMENDED ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 4-2013

 

AND NOW, this 23rd day of January, 2015, by the authority vested in this Court under the provisions of the Judicial Code, 42 Pa.C.S.A. 2142, it is hereby

ORDERED and DECREED that the following shall be the members of the CARBON COUNTY BOARD OF VIEWERS, to serve for the remainder of the term of THREE (3) YEARS, effective January 22, 2015 to December 31, 2015:

 

ANTHONY ROBERTI, ESQUIRE

56 Broadway

Jim Thorpe, PA   18229

 

WILLIAM E. MCDONALD, ESQUIRE

113 West Ridge Street

P.O. Box 130

Lansford, PA   18232

 

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CRIMINAL DIVISION

ORPHANS’ COURT DIVISION

           

                                                                                    IN RE :           AMENDMENT OF CARBON COUNTY LOCAL            :      15-0149

                                                                                                            RULE OF JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION                 :       CP-13-AD-0000003-2015

                                                                                                            1901 -- PROMPT DISPOSITION OF MATTERS;     :      15-9033

                                                                                                            TERMINATION OF INACTIVE CASES                      :

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 6-2015

 

AND NOW, this 23rd day of January, 2015, it is hereby

ORDERED and DECREED that, effective March 1, 2015, Carbon County AMENDS Local Rule of Judicial Administration 1901 governing the prompt disposition of matters and termination of inactive cases.

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

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

5.      Keep continuously available for public inspection copies of the Administrative Order in the Prothonotary’s Office, Clerk of Court Office and Register of Wills/Orphans Court Office.

           

                                                                                                                                                BY THE COURT:

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                        ROGER N. NANOVIC, P.J.

 

 

RULE 1901   PROMPT DISPOSITION OF MATTERS; TERMINATION OF INACTIVE CASES

 

          The Prothonotary, Register of Wills/Clerk of Orphans Court, and Clerk of Courts shall prepare and forward to the District Court Administrator a list of all cases in which no steps or proceedings have been taken for two years or more by the 15th day of September for call on the first Monday of December of each year, or, on such other date as the Court by special order may direct.  As provided by Pa.R.J.A. 1901 (c), notice shall be given to all parties and/or attorneys.   If no action is taken or written objection filed and, if no good cause is shown, the Court shall enter an order dismissing the proceedings.

 

          The Magisterial District Courts shall comply with the following:

 

A.       Traffic Cases - Summary traffic violations or parking violations whereby a warrant has been issued pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 430(A), Rule 430 (B)(1)(a) or Rule 430 (B)(2).

 

          1.       On or before the 15th day of November of each year, each Magisterial District Court shall:

 

                   a.       Dismiss any summary citation or ticket filed under Title 75 (relating to vehicles) or under local ordinance pertaining to overtime parking which was issued three years prior to November 15th of each respective year.

 

                   b.       Vacate any active warrant issued on the dismissed summary citation or ticket and promptly remove the warrant from MDJS database.

 

                   c.       Forward notice to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation that the citation/ticket has been dismissed and request withdrawal of the defendant's license suspension, if applicable, pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 470.

 

          2.       Each Magisterial District Court shall promptly provide a list of those cases being dismissed to the District Court Administrator.

 

B.       Non-Traffic Cases

 

1.       On or before the 15th day of November of each year, each Magisterial District Court shall:

 

2.       Identify all non-traffic summary cases where no plea has been entered and there is no evidence of activity in the three years prior to November 15th of each respective year.

 

3.       Compile a list for all cases identified in number 2 above and attach a secure docket sheet that indicates the name of the affiant, the name of the defendant, the docket number and the charge(s) associated with the docket number.

 

4.       Forward this list with attachments to the District Court Administrator.

 

C.       Upon receipt of the lists, the District Court Administrator shall:

 

          1.       Publish the lists in the Carbon County Law Journal.

 

          2.       Provide a copy of the lists to the Carbon County District Attorney.

 

D.       The publication shall include a notice that the matters listed shall be terminated after thirty (30) days of publication unless a party to the proceeding requests a hearing from the appropriate Magisterial District Court.

 

          1.       If the defendant requests a hearing, the matter shall promptly be scheduled for such hearing or other disposition pursuant to the Rules of Criminal Procedure.

 

          2.       If the Commonwealth requests a hearing to oppose termination, the matter shall promptly be scheduled to determine if termination is appropriate.

 

          3.       Disposition of any hearing, including hearings where a citation or ticket is dismissed over the objection of the Commonwealth shall be filed of record in the MDJS.

 

          4.       The Commonwealth shall have the right to appeal any determination to the Court of Common Pleas within the time period for Summary Appeals pursuant to the Rules of Criminal Procedure.

 

E.       In the event a hearing is not requested within thirty (30) days of publication, the Magisterial District Judge shall:

 

                   a.       Dismiss any summary citation or ticket filed which was issued three years prior to November 15th of each respective year.

 

                   b.       Vacate any active warrant issued for the dismissed summary citation or ticket and promptly remove the warrant from MDJS.

 

                   c.       Forward notice to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation that the citation or ticket has been dismissed and request withdrawal of the defendant's license suspension, if applicable, pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 470.

 

Effective July 1, 2004

Revision effective March 1, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL DIVISION

 

 

                                                                                    IN RE :           AMENDMENT OF LOCAL RULE OF                          :

                                                                                                            CIVIL PROCEDURE CARB.R.C.P.1018.1               :      

                                                                                                            NOTICE TO DEFEND. FORM AND                          :

                                                                                                            ADOPTION OF LOCAL RULE OF                             :        NO.  15-0198

                                                                                                            CIVIL PROCEDURE CARB.R.C.P. 1361                 :

                                                                                                            FORM OF NOTICE TO PLEAD                                 :                                                                        

                               

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 7-2015

 

AND NOW, this 30th day of January, 2015, it is hereby

ORDERED and DECREED that, effective March 1, 2015, the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas AMENDS Carbon County Rule of Civil Procedure CARB.R.C.P.  1018.1 governing the Notice to Defend and Form and ADOPTS Carbon County Rule of Civil Procedure CARB.R.C.P. 1361 governing the Form of Notice to Plead.

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 and Rules in the Prothonotary’s Office.

           

                                                                                                                                                BY THE COURT:

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                        ROGER N. NANOVIC, P.J.

 

 

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

 

            Every Notice to Defend shall be prepared in English and Spanish.  Below is the Spanish version of the Notice to Defend.

AVISO

Le ban demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Hace falta ascentar una comparencia escrita o en persona o con un abogado y entregar a la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se dafiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede continuar la demanda en contra suya sin previo aviso o notificacion. Ademas, la corte puede decidir a favor del demandante y requiere que usted cumpla con todas las provisiones de esta demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted.

 

LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE, SI NO TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.

 

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 March 1, 2015

 

 

RULE 1361 - FORM OF NOTICE TO PLEAD

         

As required by Pa.R.C.P. 1361, each Notice to Plead shall be prepared in English and Spanish.  Below is the Spanish version of the Notice to Plead.

 

 

NOTIFICACION PARA HACER UN ALEGATO DE DEFENSA

 

 

A: _______________________________

          (Nombre de la parte contraria)

 

 

Por este medio se le notifica que tiene que presentar una respuesta por escrito al documento adjunto dentro de veinte dias (20) a partir de la fecha en que fue notificado del mismo o de lo contrario se dispondrá un fallo en su contra.

 

                   _______________________________

                   (Parte que asienta el documento o el abogado que la representa)

 

Effective March 1, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL DIVISION

 

                                                                                    IN RE :           AMENDMENT OF LOCAL RULE OF                          :

                                                                                                            CIVIL PROCEDURE CARB.R.C.P.1018.1               :      

                                                                                                            NOTICE TO DEFEND. FORM AND                          :

                                                                                                            ADOPTION OF LOCAL RULE OF                             :        NO.  15-0198

                                                                                                            CIVIL PROCEDURE CARB.R.C.P. 1361                 :

                                                                                                            FORM OF NOTICE TO PLEAD                                 :                                                        

 

AMENDED ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 7-2015

 

                   AND NOW, this 5th day of February, 2015, in order to correct the address of North Penn Legal Services, it is hereby

                    ORDERED and DECREED that, effective March 1, 2015, the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas AMENDS Carbon County Rule of Civil Procedure CARB.R.C.P.  1018.1 governing the Notice to Defend and Form.  This amendment does not alter the January 30, 2015 adoption of Carbon County Rule of Civil Procedure CARB.R.C.P. 1361 governing the Form of Notice to Plead.

                        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 and Rules in the Prothonotary’s Office.

           

                                                                                                                                                BY THE COURT:

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                        ROGER N. NANOVIC, P.J.

 

 

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

101 West Broad Street, Suite 513

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

 

          Every Notice to Defend shall be prepared in English and Spanish.  Below is the Spanish version of the Notice to Defend.

AVISO

Le ban demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Hace falta ascentar una comparencia escrita o en persona o con un abogado y entregar a la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se dafiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede continuar la demanda en contra suya sin previo aviso o notificacion. Ademas, la corte puede decidir a favor del demandante y requiere que usted cumpla con todas las provisiones de esta demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted.

 

LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE, SI NO TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.

 

North Penn Legal Services

101 West Broad Street, Suite 513

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 March 1, 2015

 

 

 

RULE 1361 - FORM OF NOTICE TO PLEAD

 

          As required by Pa.R.C.P. 1361, each Notice to Plead shall be prepared in English and Spanish.  Below is the Spanish version of the Notice to Plead.

 

NOTIFICACION PARA HACER UN ALEGATO DE DEFENSA

 

 

A: _______________________________

          (Nombre de la parte contraria)

 

 

Por este medio se le notifica que tiene que presentar una respuesta por escrito al documento adjunto dentro de veinte dias (20) a partir de la fecha en que fue notificado del mismo o de lo contrario se dispondrá un fallo en su contra.

 

                   _______________________________

                   (Parte que asienta el documento o el abogado que la representa)

 

Effective March 1, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL DIVISION

 

                                                                                    IN RE :           ADOPTION OF LOCAL RULES                                         :

                                                                                                            OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 1915.16(a)                               :

                                                                                                            FORM OF ORDER AND NOTICE.  JOINDER.                 :

                                                                                                            INTERVENTION AND 1915.16(b) ORDER                    : NO.      15-0979

                                                                                                            FOR NOTICE. RIGHT TO INTERVENE AND                   :

                                                                                                            1920.71 FORM OF NOTICE                                            :

                               

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 8-2015

 

AND NOW, this 12th day of May, 2015, it is hereby

ORDERED and DECREED that, effective July 1, 2015, Carbon County Rules of Civil Procedure CARB.R.C.P. 1915.16(a) governing Form of Order and Notice, Joinder and Intervention in custody matters, CARB.R.C.P. 1915.16(b) governing Order for Notice, Right to Intervene in custody matters, and CARB.R.C.P. 1920.71 governing Form of Notice in divorce matters be and are hereby ADOPTED as attached hereto.

1.      The Carbon County District Court Administrator is ORDERED and DIRECTED to File one (1) certified copy of this Administrative Order and Local Rules with the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

2.      File two (2) certified copies and one (1) CD 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 and Local Rules in the Prothonotary’s Office.

           

                                                            BY THE COURT:

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                        ROGER N. NANOVIC, P.J.

 

 

RULE 1915.16(a).  FORM OF ORDER AND NOTICE.  JOINDER. 

                                                INTERVENTION.

          The order and notice joining a party in an action under Pa.R.C.P. 1915.6(a) shall be completed in English and Spanish.

          The English and Spanish versions are attached.


 

ORDER AND NOTICE

          A complaint has been filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Carbon County concerning custody of the following child(ren): ________________________________.

          The Court has learned you may have a legal interest in custody of the child(ren) named.

          A hearing will be held in Courtroom _____ of the Court of Common Pleas, 4 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, on ____________________________(Day and Date), at ________________ (Time), __.M.  If you wish to protect any legal interest you may have or wish to present evidence to the Court on those matters, you should appear at the place and time and on the date above.

          If you have the child(ren) in your possession or control, you must appear and bring them to the Courthouse with you.

          If you wish to claim a right of custody, you may file a counterclaim.

          If you fail to appear as provided by this order or to bring the child(ren), an order for custody may be entered against you or the Court may issue a warrant for your arrest.

          YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE.  IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.  THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.

 

          IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD THE HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.

 

North Penn Legal Services

101 West Broad Street, Suite 513

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


AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990

 

          The Court of Common Pleas of Carbon County is required by law to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact the Office of the District Court Administrator at (570) 325-8556.  All arrangements must be made at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to any hearing or business before the court.  You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.

                                                                           

BY THE COURT:

 

 

Date:                                                            ________________________________

                                                                                                                   J.


 

ORDEN Y NOTIFICACION

 

Una demanda ha sido asentada en el Tribunal de Causas Comunes del Condado de Carbon conerciente a la custodia del (los) siguiente(s) menor(es):

 

El tribunal se ha enterado de que usted pudiera tener un interés legal en la custodia del (los) menor(es) nombrados.  Una audiencia tendrá lugar en la sala de tribunal _______del Tribunal del Condado de Causas Comunes, 4 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 el ______(Dia y Fecha), a las _______ (AM/PM) (hora).

 

Si desea proteger cualquier derecho legal que pudiera tener o desea presentar pruebas al Tribunal sobre estos asuntos, deberá comparecer en el lugar,  a la hora y en la fecha antes indicada.

 

Si tiene al (los) menor(es) en su poder y control, deberá comparecer y traerlo(s) al Tribunal con usted.

 

Si desea reclamar un derecho a custodia, usted puede asentar una contrademanda.

 

Si no comparece de acuerdo a esta notificación o no trae al (los) menor(es), una orden para custodia puediera ser asentada en su contra o el Tribunal puediera emitir una orden de arresto en contra suya.

 

USTED DEBERA LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, VAYA O LLAME A LA OFICINA ALISTADA ABAJO. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE LA INFORMACION NECESARIA PARA CONTRATAR UN ABOGADO.  SI USTED NO PUEDE CONTRATAR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ESTA OFICINA PUEDE DARLE INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFRECEN SERVICIOS LEGALES A PERSONAS ELEGIBLES PARA UNA CUOTA REDUCIDA O GRATIS.

 

North Penn Legal Services

101 West Broad Street, Suite 513

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

 

ACTA DE 1990 PARA ESTADOUNIDENSES CON INCAPACIDADES

 

La Ley requiere que el Tribunal de Causas Comunes del Condado de Carbon cumpla con el Acta de 1990 para Estadounidenses con Incapacidades.  Para información sobre locales accessibles y alojamiento disponibles a individuos incapacitados que tengan diligencias ante el tribunal, por favor comuníquese con nuestra oficina.  Todos los arreglos deberán hacerse al menos 72 horas antes de cualquier audiencia o diligencia ante el tribunal.

 

POR EL TRIBUNAL:

________________________________

­­­­­­­­­­­

Fecha: ___________________________

 

Effective July 1, 2015

 

 

RULE 1915.16(b).   ORDER FOR NOTICE.  RIGHT TO INTERVENE.

          The order for notice of the pendency of the action and the right to intervene required by Pa.R.C.P. 1915.6(b) shall be completed in English and Spanish.

          The English and Spanish versions are attached.


 

ORDER AND NOTICE

          A complaint has been filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Carbon County concerning custody of the following child(ren): ________________________________.

          The Court has learned you claim custodial rights with respect to the child(ren) named.

          A hearing will be held in Courtroom _____ of the Court of Common Pleas, 4 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, on ____________________________(Day and Date), at ________________ (Time), __.M.  If you wish to assert your claim to custodial rights with respect to the child(ren) or wish to present evidence to the Court on those matters, you should petition the Court, on or before the date above, for leave to intervene in the proceedings.

          YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE.  IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.  THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.

 

          IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD THE HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.

 

North Penn Legal Services

101 West Broad Street, Suite 513

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

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990

 

          The Court of Common Pleas of Carbon County is required by law to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact the Office of the District Court Administrator at (570) 325-8556.  All arrangements must be made at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to any hearing or business before the court.  You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.

                                                                           

BY THE COURT:

 

 

Date:                                                            ________________________________

                                                                                                                   J.


 

ORDEN Y NOTIFICACION

 

Una demanda ha sido asentada en el Tribunal de Causas Comunes del Condado de Carbon concerniente a la custodia del (los) siguiente(s) menor(es):

 

El tribunal se ha enterado de que usted pudiera tener un interés legal en la custodia del (los) menor(es) nombrados.  Una audiencia tendrá lugar en la sala del tribunal ________ del Tribunal del Condado de Causas Comunes, 4 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 el ______(Dia y Fecha), a las _______ (AM/PM) (hora).

 

Si desea hacer valer su demanda de derechos de custodia con respecto al (los) menor(es) o  desea presentar pruebas al Tribunal sobre estos asuntos, deberá hacer un pedimento al Tribunal a más tardar para la fecha antes indicada, para pedir permiso para intervenir en las diligencias judiciales.

 

USTED DEBERA LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, VAYA O LLAME A LA OFICINA ALISTADA ABAJO.  ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE LA INFORMACION NECESARIA PARA CONTRATAR UN ABOGADO.  SI USTED NO PUEDE CONTRATAR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ESTA OFICINA PUEDE DARLE INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFRECEN SERVICIOS LEGALES A PERSONAS ELEGIBLES PARA UNA CUOTA REDUCIDA O GRATIS.

 

North Penn Legal Services

101 West Broad Street, Suite 513

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

 

ACTA DE 1990 PARA ESTADOUNIDENSES CON INCAPACIDADES

 

La Ley requiere que el Tribunal de Causas Comunes del Condado de Carbon cumpla con el Acta de 1990 para Estadounidenses con Incapacidades.  Para información sobre locales accessibles y alojamiento disponibles a individuos incapacitados que tengan diligencias ante el tribunal, por favor comuníquese con nuestra oficina.  Todos los arreglos deberán hacerse al menos 72 horas antes de cualquier audiencia o diligencia ante el tribunal.

 

POR EL TRIBUNAL:

________________________________

­­­­­­­­­­­

Fecha: ___________________________

 

Effective July 1, 2015

 

 

Rule 1920.71.  FORM OF NOTICE.

 

          The notice required by Pa.R.C.P. 1920.12 (c) shall be completed in English and Spanish.

 

          The English and Spanish versions are attached.


 

NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS

 

          You have been sued in court.  If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action.  You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the court.  A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the plaintiff.  You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.

 

          When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage counseling.  A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the Prothonotary at Carbon County Courthouse, 4 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania 18229.

 

          IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.

 

          YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE.  IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.  THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.

 

          IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD THE HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.

 

North Penn Legal Services

101 West Broad Street, Suite 513

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

 


 

NOTIFICACION AL ACUSADO Y DERECHOS DE DEMANDA

 

Se le ha demandado en el tribunal.  Si desea defenderse de las demandas delineadas en las siguientes páginas, debe tomar acción prontamente.  Se le notifica que si no lo hace, el caso procederá sin usted y el tribunal pudiera asentar una orden de divorcio o anulamiento en su contra.  Una sentencia pudiera también ser asentada en su contra por cualquier otra queja o demanda o desagravio requerido por el demandante en estos documentos.  Usted pudiera perder dinero o propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted, incluyendo la custodia o derecho de visita de sus hijos.

 

Cuando la causal de divorcio es un rompimiento absoluto del matrimonio, usted puede solicitar consejería matrimonial.  Una lista de consejeros matrimoniales está disponible en la Oficina del Protonotario en el Tribunal del Condado de Carbon, 4 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania 18229.

 

SI USTED NO ASIENTA UNA DEMANDA POR MANUTENCION, DIVISION DE PROPIEDADES, HONORARIOS PROFESIONALES DEL ABOGADO O GASTOS ANTES QUE SE OTORGUE UN DIVORCIO O ANULACION, USTED PUEDE PERDER EL DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE ESTOS GASTOS.

 

USTED DEBERA LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE.  SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, VAYA O LLAME A LA OFICINA ALISTADA ABAJO. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE LA INFORMACION NECESARIA PARA CONTRATAR UN ABOGADO.  SI USTED NO PUEDE CONTRATAR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ESTA OFICINA PUEDE DARLE INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFRECEN SERVICIOS LEGALES A PERSONAS ELEGIBLES PARA UNA CUOTA REDUCIDA O GRATIS.

 

North Penn Legal Services

101 West Broad Street, Suite 513

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 1, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

CRIMINAL DIVISION

                                                             

                                                                   IN RE:        AMENDMENT OF CARBON COUNTY            :

                                                                                 LOCAL RULES OF CRIMINAL                      :

                                                                                      PROCEDURE CARB.R.CRIM.P.                    : NO. CP-13-AD-0000004-2015

                                                                                      106 CONTINUANCES IN SUMMARY           :

                                                                                      AND COURT CASES                                      :

                                               

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 9-2015

 

                    AND NOW, this 27th day of May, 2015, in order to preserve the same requirements for both civil and criminal continuances, it is hereby

                   ORDERED and DECREED, that effective July 1, 2015, the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas AMENDS Local Rule of Criminal Procedure CARB.R.Crim.P. 106 governing criminal Continuances in Summary and Court Cases.  A copy of the continuance form and Rule 600 Waiver are attached for easy reference.

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

1.      File one (1) certified copy of this Administrative Order and Rule 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 Rule 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.

 

 

   (717) 231-9520                                                                                                                    Pennsylvania Judicial Center

FAX (717) 231-9521                                                                                                    601 Commonwealth Ave., Suite 6200

                                                                                                                                                       P.O. Box 62635

                                                                                                                                                  Harrisburg, PA 17106-2635

                                                                                                                                                          

 

 

                                                SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA

                                                                                                                        CRIMINAL PROCEDURAL RULES COMMITIEE

May 22, 2015

 

 

Honorable Roger N. Nanovic

President Judge

Carbon County Court of Common Pleas

Carbon County Courthouse

P.O. Box 131

Jim Thorpe, PA  18229-0131

 

Dear President Judge Nanovic:

 

            The Committee has reviewed proposed Carbon County Rule 106 that was submitted to the Committee pursuant to Rule of Criminal Procedure 105(D). The Committee has determined that the rule is not inconsistent with the statewide Rules of Criminal Procedure.

 

            The Committee's review of the rule does not include determining the wisdom of the rule, the substantive validity of the provisions of the rule, or the merits of the rule.

           

            The proposed rule may now be published in accordance with Rule 105(E).  As required by Rule 105(F)(2), the rule also is required to be published on the Unified Judicial System's web site at http://ujsportal.pacourts.us/localrules/ruleselection.aspx.

 

            The procedures for publishing the rule are explained on the Help page of the UJS Portal.  The rule should be uploaded to the UJS Portal at the time of publication or, if the rule had been uploaded to the UJS Portal prior to publication, you must inform the Committee of the publication date, either by telephone, mail, or e-mail.

 

            One final point concerning this rule.  The programming of the UJS Portal requires that local rules or administrative orders be associated with a matching statewide rule. Accordingly, you will need to assign a rule number matching the applicable statewide rule. Alternatively, if there is no corresponding statewide rule to which the administrative order


can be associated, the AOPC has established on the UJS portal a generic "Administrative Order rule" to meet this programming requirement.  These types of Administrative Orders are to be keyed to this generic rule.  There are instructions in the UJS Portal Help page explaining how this is to be accomplished.

 

If you have any questions about how to proceed under the February 1, 2009 changes to Rule 105, please contact the Committee's staff.

 

The Committee appreciates the efforts that you have taken to ensure the quality of your local rules.

 

                                                                                                                       

 

                                                                                                                       

 

                                                                                                                        Paul M. Yatron

                                                                                                                        Chair

 

 

 

 

 

cc:  Roberta L. Brewster

       District Court Administrator

 

 

RULE 106      CONTINUANCES IN SUMMARY AND COURT CASES

 

          (a)      All Motions for Continuance shall be filed at least two (2) working days before the scheduled event.  Motions shall be filed pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 575 or can be filed by utilizing the attached form titled Motion for Continuance - Criminal.  All continuances must indicate the case number, defendant's name, type of event being continued, date of the event being continued and number of previous continuances.  A Rule 600 speedy trial waiver must be attached if the defendant consents to this motion for continuance.  The moving party shall secure the signature or indicate the position of the opposing party.

 

            (b)        When a Motion for Continuance is requested because of counsel's attachment in another Court, a copy of the attachment shall accompany the Motion for Continuance.  If the reason for filing a continuance is that the defendant is ill, receiving medical treatment or in rehabilitation, the attorney/pro se party must provide documentation from the treating physician or other qualified person documenting the defendant's illness or treatment, and, in the case of defendant's rehabilitation, a written statement from the facility at which the defendant is receiving treatment, confirming admission and continued care at such facility.

 

          (c)      When a defendant has two or more cases scheduled for the same date and time, only one continuance motion/form listing all the case numbers is required to be filed.  When a continuance is requested for events scheduled for different dates or at different times, a separate continuance motion/form must be filed for each event.

 

          (d)     Upon filing the motion/form in the Clerk of Courts Office, concurrent service of the Motion/Form for Continuance shall be pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 576. 

 

          (e)      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, the defendant was not aware of the grounds for the motion, or the interests of justice so require.

 

          Failure of any motion/form for continuance to comply with this rule shall be grounds for denying the requested continuance.

 

Effective July 1, 2005

Revision effective July 1, 2015

 

 

CARBON COUNTY COURTS

MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE

CRIMINAL

I.       Motion is hereby made to continue the __ trial ___ hearing ___ argument ___ conference ___ ARD ___ plea ___ sentencing in the following case:

 

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA                    NO.  ____________________________

                                                                          DATE SCHEDULED __________________

                                  VS                                               NO. OF PREVIOUS CONTINUANCES

_____________________________________        by ___ Commonwealth by ___ Defendant

                                                                         

 II.  The Motion is made for the following reasons:

      _____ Vacation                    _____ Illness of Atty.                 _____ Negotiating Settlement*

      _____ Illness of Party           _____ Expert Unavailable            _____ Record Incomplete*

      _____ Late Sub of Atty.        _____ Party Unavailable*            _____ Conflict - Atty.

      _____ Atty. Unavailable*      _____ Other____________________________________________

      *Please Explain: _________________________________________________________________

 

III. Certificate of Service:

      I certify that as the moving party, I am serving a copy of this continuance this _____ day of _________, 20__ to the following:

_____ Clerk of Courts via __________________        _____ Court Administration via ____________

          Carbon County Courthouse                                       Carbon County Courthouse

          Jim Thorpe PA  18229                                             Jim Thorpe, PA  18229

          (570) 325-5705 - fax                                               (570) 325-9449 - fax

_____ District Attorney Office via ____________       _____ Defense Counsel via _______________

          Carbon County Courthouse                       ______________________________________

          Jim Thorpe, PA  18229                             ______________________________________

         (570)325-3525 - fax

     

I certify that the foregoing statements made by me are true.  I am aware that if any of the foregoing statements made by me are willfully false, I am subject to punishment.

 

____________________________________  _______________  _____________________

Signature of Moving Counsel/Pro se Party        Date                      Representing

 

IV. Defendant __________ consents __________ does not consent to the continuance request.  If consented to, attached hereto and made a part hereof is a duly executed waiver of defendant's right to a speedy trial under Pa.R.Crim.P. No. 600.

 

V.   Motion is (opposed___ /not opposed___) for the following reason: ________________________                   

______________________________________________________________________________

 

      _______________________________  _________________      ___________________________

      Signature of Other Counsel/Pro se Party     Date                                Representing

 

Revised 7-1-15

 

 

RULE 600 – SPEEDY TRIAL

WAIVER

 

Initial the applicable answers:

 

1.     Do you understand that Rule 600 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure (Rule 600) requires that your trial begin no later than 180 and/or 365 days from the date on which the criminal complaint charging you with this/these offense(s) was filed with the District Justice of the Peace?

 

Yes _________        No _________

 

2.     Do you understand that, with certain exceptions set forth later in this form, if your trial does not begin within the mandatory 180 and/or 365 days period, you may petition the Court to dismiss the charge(s) against you with prejudice and obtain a Court Order ending this prosecution against you for all time?

 

Yes _________        No _________

 

3.     Do you understand that any periods of time at any stage of these proceedings in which you or your lawyer were unavailable, and the periods of any continuances in excess of 30 days requested by you or your lawyer at any stage of these proceedings are not counted as part of the time for beginning your trial – that these time periods are excluded from the calculation of the 180 and/or 365 days?

 

Yes _________        No _________

 

4.     Do you understand that Rule 600 allows the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at any time prior to the expiration of the period for commencement of trial to apply for and receive an extension of the period when, despite due diligence by the Commonwealth, your trial cannot begin within the 180 and/or 365 days or any previously extended time period?

 

Yes _________        No _________

 

5.     Do you understand that by

(requesting)

(agreeing to) this continuance you are giving up any

(not opposing)

right which you might otherwise have under Rule 600 to obtain a dismissal of the charges(s) against you for failure to comply with that Rule; that you will not be able to complain that you were denied a speedy trial because of the time consumed by this continuance; and that your trial will be considered timely even is the 180 and/or 365 days or any extension thereof would otherwise have run out before the end of the last day of the next trial session, so long as your trial begins either on or before the expiration of the actual or extended date set by Rule 600, whichever date is latest?

 

                                          Yes ________­        No _________

 

6.     ________ I have reviewed this “Waiver”, the Continuance Form and my Rights to a Speedy Trial with my attorney.

 

 

________ I do not have an attorney and I do not wish to consult with one concerning this “Waiver”, the Continuance Form or my Rights to a Speedy Trial.

 

 

_____________________________________________________________    ________________________

Signature of Defendant                                                                                      Date

 

      I hereby certify that I have reviewed this Waiver, the Continuance Form and the Defendant’s Rights to a Speedy Trial with the Defendant prior to our signing these forms.

 

 

____________________________________________________________      ________________________

Signature of Defendant’s Attorney                                                                        Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL DIVISION

 

 

                                                                   IN RE :        COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS -  :

                                                                                               SURCHARGE ON PROTECTION FROM    : NO.    15-1753

                                                                                       ABUSE ORDER                                          :

                               

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 10-2015

 

AND NOW, this 17th day of July, 2015, pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. §6101 et seq, it is hereby

ORDERED and DECREED that, effective August 1, 2015, the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas DIRECTS that the County of Carbon maintain a separate line item for the twenty-five dollar ($25.00) surcharge collected on all Protection From Abuse cases to be used by the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. §6106 (d) (2) (ii).

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED and DECREED that, effective July 1, 2015, the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas DIRECTS that the County of Carbon maintain, in the same separate line item referenced heretofore, the fifty dollar ($50.00) Contempt for Violation of Order surcharge collected on all Protection From Abuse cases to be used by the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. §6114 (b) (2) (ii) (B).

1.      The Carbon County District Court Administrator is ORDERED and DIRECTED to File one (1) certified copy of this Administrative Order and Local Rules with the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

2.      File two (2) certified copies and one (1) CD 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 and Local Rules in the Prothonotary’s Office.

           

                                                                                                                                                BY THE COURT:

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                            ROGER N. NANOVIC, P.J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL DIVISION

 

                                                                   IN RE :       COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS -        :

                                                                                      SURCHARGE ON PROTECTION OF                : NO.     15-1754

                                                                                      VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE                   :                                              

                                                                                      OR INTIMIDATION ORDER                           :

                       

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 11-2015

 

AND NOW, this 17th day of July, 2015, pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. §62A01 et seq, it is hereby

ORDERED and DECREED that, effective August 1, 2015, the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas DIRECTS that the County of Carbon maintain a separate line item for the twenty-five dollar ($25.00) surcharge collected on all Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation cases to be used by the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. §62A05 (c) (1) (2) (ii).

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED and DECREED that, effective July 1, 2015, the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas DIRECTS that the County of Carbon maintain, in the same separate line item referenced heretofore, the fifty dollar ($50.00) Contempt for Violation of Order surcharge collected on all Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation cases to be used by the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. §62A14 (d) (5) (ii) (B).

1.      The Carbon County District Court Administrator is ORDERED and DIRECTED to File one (1) certified copy of this Administrative Order and Local Rules with the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

2.      File two (2) certified copies and one (1) CD 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 and Local Rules in the Prothonotary’s Office.

         

                                                                                                                   BY THE COURT:

 

                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                       ROGER N. NANOVIC, P.J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL DIVISION

 

                                                                        IN RE :           COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS -    :

                                                                                                SURCHARGE ON PROTECTION OF          : NO.     15-1754

                                                                                                VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE              :

                                                                                                OR INTIMIDATION ORDER                      :

                       

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 11-2015 (Amended)

 

AND NOW, this 7th day of May, 2019, pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S.A. §62A01 et seq, it is hereby

 

ORDERED and DECREED that, effective August 1, 2015, the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas DIRECTS that the County of Carbon maintain a separate line item for the twenty-five dollar ($25.00) surcharge collected on all Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation cases to be used by the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. §62A05 (c) (1) (2) (ii).

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED and DECREED that, effective July 1, 2015, the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas DIRECTS that the County of Carbon maintain, in the same separate line item referenced heretofore, the fifty dollar ($50.00) Contempt for Violation of Order surcharge collected on all Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation cases to be used by the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. §62A14 (d) (5) (ii) (B).

1.      The Carbon County District Court Administrator is ORDERED and DIRECTED to File one (1) certified copy of this Administrative Order and Local Rules with the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

2.      File two (2) certified copies and one (1) CD 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 and Local Rules in the Prothonotary’s Office.

           

                                    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. 15-0004

 

                                                                                                            TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS OF               :         CP-13-AD-0000002-2015        

 

                                                                                                            MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGES            :          

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 12-2015

 

 

AND NOW, this 13th day of July, 2015, 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 3, 2015 through January 25, 2016.

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 3, 2015

August 10, 2015

August 17, 2015

August 24, 2015

August 31, 2015

 

September 7, 2015

September 14, 2015

September 21, 2015

September 28, 2015

 

October 5, 2015

October 12, 2015

October 19, 2015

October 26, 2015

 

November 2, 2015

November 9, 2015

November 16, 2015

November 23, 2015

November 30, 2015

 

December 7, 2015

December 14, 2015

December 21, 2015

December 28, 2015

 

January 4, 2016

January 11, 2016

January 18, 2016

January 25, 2016

 

 

 

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

Magisterial District Judge Joseph D. Homanko

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 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 Judge Casimir T. Kosciolek

Magisterial District Judge Joseph D. Homanko

 

 

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

Court 3-4

Court 3-3

Court 3-2

Court 3-4

 

Court 3-1

Court 3-2

Court 3-3

Court 3-4

 

Court 3-1

Court 3-2

Court 3-3

Court 3-4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL DIVISION

 

                                                                                    IN RE :             AMENDMENT OF LOCAL RULES OF                        :

                                                                                                            CIVIL PROCEDURE CARB.R.C.P.1018.1                :     

                                                                                                            NOTICE TO DEFEND. FORM. AND CARB.R.C.P.     :

                                                                                                            1915.16(a) FORM OF ORDER AND NOTICE.          : NO.  15-2662

                                                                                                            JOINDER.  INTERVENTION. AND CARB.R.C.P.     :

                                                                                                            1915.16(b) ORDER FOR NOTICE.  RIGHT TO       :

                                                                                                            INTERVENE.                                                             :                          

                       

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 13-2015

 

AND NOW, this 14th day of October, 2015, in order to reflect the proper address of the Carbon County Lawyer Referral agency, it is hereby

ORDERED and DECREED that, effective immediately, the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas AMENDS Carbon County Rule of Civil Procedure CARB.R.C.P. 1018.1 governing the Notice to Defend and Form, and Carbon County Rule of Civil Procedure CARB.R.C.P. 1915.16 (a) governing the Form of Order and Notice, Joinder and Intervention, and Carbon County Rule of Civil Procedure CARB.R.C.P. 1915.16 (b) governing the Order for Notice and Right to Intervene.

            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 and Rules in the Prothonotary’s Office.

           

                                                                                                                                                BY THE COURT:

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                            ROGER N. NANOVIC, P.J.

 

 

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

101 West Broad Street, Suite 513

Hazleton, PA  18201

Phone 1-877-953-4250

Fax (570) 455-3625

 

or

 

Carbon County Lawyer Referral

811 Blakeslee Blvd. Dr. East, Suite 130

Lehighton, PA  18235

Phone 1-610-379-4950

Fax (610) 379-4952

 

          Every Notice to Defend shall be prepared in English and Spanish.  Below is the Spanish version of the Notice to Defend.

AVISO

Le ban demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Hace falta ascentar una comparencia escrita o en persona o con un abogado y entregar a la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se dafiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede continuar la demanda en contra suya sin previo aviso o notificacion. Ademas, la corte puede decidir a favor del demandante y requiere que usted cumpla con todas las provisiones de esta demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted.

 

LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE, SI NO TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.

 

North Penn Legal Services

101 West Broad Street, Suite 513

Hazleton, PA  18201

Phone 1-877-953-4250

Fax (570) 455-3625

 

or

 

Carbon County Lawyer Referral

811 Blakeslee Blvd. Dr. East, Suite 130

Lehighton, PA  18235

Phone 1-610-379-4950

Fax (610) 379-4952

 

Effective July 26, 2004

Revision effective October 14, 2015

 

 

RULE 1915.16(a).  FORM OF ORDER AND NOTICE.  JOINDER. 

                                                INTERVENTION.

          The order and notice joining a party in an action under Pa.R.C.P. 1915.6(a) shall be completed in English and Spanish.

          The English and Spanish versions are attached.

 

ORDER AND NOTICE

          A complaint has been filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Carbon County concerning custody of the following child(ren): ________________________________.

          The Court has learned you may have a legal interest in custody of the child(ren) named.

          A hearing will be held in Courtroom _____ of the Court of Common Pleas, 4 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, on ____________________________(Day and Date), at ________________ (Time), __.M.  If you wish to protect any legal interest you may have or wish to present evidence to the Court on those matters, you should appear at the place and time and on the date above.

          If you have the child(ren) in your possession or control, you must appear and bring them to the Courthouse with you.

          If you wish to claim a right of custody, you may file a counterclaim.

          If you fail to appear as provided by this order or to bring the child(ren), an order for custody may be entered against you or the Court may issue a warrant for your arrest.

          YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE.  IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.  THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.

 

          IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.

 

North Penn Legal Services

101 West Broad Street, Suite 513

Hazleton, PA  18201

Phone 1-877-953-4250

Fax (570) 455-3625

 

or

 

Carbon County Lawyer Referral

811 Blakeslee Blvd. Dr. East, Suite 130

Lehighton, PA  18235

Phone 1-610-379-4950

Fax (610) 379-4952

 

 

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990

 

          The Court of Common Pleas of Carbon County is required by law to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact the Office of the District Court Administrator at (570) 325-8556.  All arrangements must be made at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to any hearing or business before the court.  You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.

                                                                                                                

BY THE COURT:

 

 

Date:                                                            ________________________________

                                                                                                                   J.

 

Effective July 1, 2015

Revision effective October 14, 2015


ORDEN Y NOTIFICACION

 

Una demanda ha sido asentada en el Tribunal de Causas Comunes del Condado de Carbon conerciente a la custodia del (los) siguiente(s) menor(es):

 

El tribunal se ha enterado de que usted pudiera tener un interés legal en la custodia del (los) menor(es) nombrados.  Una audiencia tendrá lugar en la sala de tribunal _______del Tribunal del Condado de Causas Comunes, 4 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 el ______(Dia y Fecha), a las _______ (AM/PM) (hora).

 

Si desea proteger cualquier derecho legal que pudiera tener o desea presentar pruebas al Tribunal sobre estos asuntos, deberá comparecer en el lugar,  a la hora y en la fecha antes indicada.

 

Si tiene al (los) menor(es) en su poder y control, deberá comparecer y traerlo(s) al Tribunal con usted.

 

Si desea reclamar un derecho a custodia, usted puede asentar una contrademanda.

 

Si no comparece de acuerdo a esta notificación o no trae al (los) menor(es), una orden para custodia puediera ser asentada en su contra o el Tribunal puediera emitir una orden de arresto en contra suya.

 

USTED DEBERA LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, VAYA O LLAME A LA OFICINA ALISTADA ABAJO. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE LA INFORMACION NECESARIA PARA CONTRATAR UN ABOGADO.  SI USTED NO PUEDE CONTRATAR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ESTA OFICINA PUEDE DARLE INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFRECEN SERVICIOS LEGALES A PERSONAS ELEGIBLES PARA UNA CUOTA REDUCIDA O GRATIS.

 

North Penn Legal Services

101 West Broad Street, Suite 513

Hazleton, PA  18201

Phone 1-877-953-4250

Fax (570) 455-3625

 

or

 

Carbon County Lawyer Referral

811 Blakeslee Blvd. Dr. East, Suite 130

Lehighton, PA  18235

Phone 1-610-379-4950

Fax (610) 379-4952

 

ACTA DE 1990 PARA ESTADOUNIDENSES CON INCAPACIDADES

 

La Ley requiere que el Tribunal de Causas Comunes del Condado de Carbon cumpla con el Acta de 1990 para Estadounidenses con Incapacidades.  Para información sobre locales accessibles y alojamiento disponibles a individuos incapacitados que tengan diligencias ante el tribunal, por favor comuníquese con nuestra oficina.  Todos los arreglos deberán hacerse al menos 72 horas antes de cualquier audiencia o diligencia ante el tribunal.

 

POR EL TRIBUNAL:

________________________________

­­­­­­­­­­­

Fecha: ___________________________

 

Effective July 1, 2015

Revision effective October 14, 2015

 

 

RULE 1915.16(b).   ORDER FOR NOTICE.  RIGHT TO INTERVENE.

          The order for notice of the pendency of the action and the right to intervene required by Pa.R.C.P. 1915.6(b) shall be completed in English and Spanish.

          The English and Spanish versions are attached.


 

ORDER AND NOTICE

          A complaint has been filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Carbon County concerning custody of the following child(ren): ________________________________.

          The Court has learned you claim custodial rights with respect to the child(ren) named.

          A hearing will be held in Courtroom _____ of the Court of Common Pleas, 4 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, on ____________________________(Day and Date), at ________________ (Time), __.M.  If you wish to assert your claim to custodial rights with respect to the child(ren) or wish to present evidence to the Court on those matters, you should petition the Court, on or before the date above, for leave to intervene in the proceedings.

          YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE.  IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.  THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.

 

          IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.

 

North Penn Legal Services

101 West Broad Street, Suite 513

Hazleton, PA  18201

Phone 1-877-953-4250

Fax (570) 455-3625

 

or

 

Carbon County Lawyer Referral

811 Blakeslee Blvd. Dr. East, Suite 130

Lehighton, PA  18235

Phone 1-610-379-4950

Fax (610) 379-4952

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990

 

          The Court of Common Pleas of Carbon County is required by law to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact the Office of the District Court Administrator at (570) 325-8556.  All arrangements must be made at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to any hearing or business before the court.  You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.

                                                                                                                

BY THE COURT:

 

 

Date:                                                            ________________________________

                                                                                                                   J.

Effective July 1, 2015

Revision effective October 14, 2015


 

ORDEN Y NOTIFICACION

 

Una demanda ha sido asentada en el Tribunal de Causas Comunes del Condado de Carbon concerniente a la custodia del (los) siguiente(s) menor(es):

 

El tribunal se ha enterado de que usted pudiera tener un interés legal en la custodia del (los) menor(es) nombrados.  Una audiencia tendrá lugar en la sala del tribunal ________ del Tribunal del Condado de Causas Comunes, 4 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 el ______(Dia y Fecha), a las _______ (AM/PM) (hora).

 

Si desea hacer valer su demanda de derechos de custodia con respecto al (los) menor(es) o  desea presentar pruebas al Tribunal sobre estos asuntos, deberá hacer un pedimento al Tribunal a más tardar para la fecha antes indicada, para pedir permiso para intervenir en las diligencias judiciales.

 

USTED DEBERA LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, VAYA O LLAME A LA OFICINA ALISTADA ABAJO.  ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE LA INFORMACION NECESARIA PARA CONTRATAR UN ABOGADO.  SI USTED NO PUEDE CONTRATAR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ESTA OFICINA PUEDE DARLE INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFRECEN SERVICIOS LEGALES A PERSONAS ELEGIBLES PARA UNA CUOTA REDUCIDA O GRATIS.

North Penn Legal Services

101 West Broad Street, Suite 513

Hazleton, PA  18201

Phone 1-877-953-4250

Fax (570) 455-3625

or

Carbon County Lawyer Referral

811 Blakeslee Blvd. Dr. East, Suite 130

Lehighton, PA  18235

Phone 1-610-379-4950

Fax (610) 379-4952

 

ACTA DE 1990 PARA ESTADOUNIDENSES CON INCAPACIDADES

 

La Ley requiere que el Tribunal de Causas Comunes del Condado de Carbon cumpla con el Acta de 1990 para Estadounidenses con Incapacidades.  Para información sobre locales accessibles y alojamiento disponibles a individuos incapacitados que tengan diligencias ante el tribunal, por favor comuníquese con nuestra oficina.  Todos los arreglos deberán hacerse al menos 72 horas antes de cualquier audiencia o diligencia ante el tribunal.

 

POR EL TRIBUNAL:

________________________________

­­­­­­­­­­­

Fecha: ___________________________

 

Effective July 1, 2015

Revision effective October 14, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL DIVISION

 

                                                                                    IN RE :           AMENDMENT OF LOCAL RULE OF                        :

                                                                                                            CIVIL PROCEDURE CARB.R.C.P.1920.71            :        NO.  15-2677

                                                                                                            FORM OF NOTICE                                                 :

               

                       

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 14-2015

 

AND NOW, this 14th day of October, 2015, in order to reflect the proper address of the Carbon County Lawyer Referral agency, it is hereby

ORDERED and DECREED that, effective immediately, the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas AMENDS Carbon County Rule of Civil Procedure CARB.R.C.P. 1920.71 governing the Form of Notice in divorce matters.

            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 and Rules in the Prothonotary’s Office.

           

                                                                                                                                                BY THE COURT:

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                            ROGER N. NANOVIC, P.J.

 

 

Rule 1920.71.  FORM OF NOTICE.

 

          The notice required by Pa.R.C.P. 1920.12 (c) shall be completed in English and Spanish.

         

          The English and Spanish versions are attached.


 

NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS

 

          You have been sued in court.  If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action.  You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the court.  A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the plaintiff.  You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.

 

          When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage counseling.  A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the Prothonotary at Carbon County Courthouse, 4 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania 18229.

 

          IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.

 

          YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE.  IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.  THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.

 

          IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD THE HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.

 

North Penn Legal Services

101 West Broad Street, Suite 513

Hazleton, PA  18201

Phone 1-877-953-4250

Fax (570) 455-3625

 

or

 

Carbon County Lawyer Referral

811 Blakeslee Blvd. Dr. East, Suite 130

Lehighton, PA  18235

Phone 1-610-379-4950

Fax (610) 379-4952

 

Effective July 1, 2015

Revision effective October 14, 2015


 

NOTIFICACION AL ACUSADO Y DERECHOS DE DEMANDA

 

Se le ha demandado en el tribunal.  Si desea defenderse de las demandas delineadas en las siguientes páginas, debe tomar acción prontamente.  Se le notifica que si no lo hace, el caso procederá sin usted y el tribunal pudiera asentar una orden de divorcio o anulamiento en su contra.  Una sentencia pudiera también ser asentada en su contra por cualquier otra queja o demanda o desagravio requerido por el demandante en estos documentos.  Usted pudiera perder dinero o propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted, incluyendo la custodia o derecho de visita de sus hijos.

 

Cuando la causal de divorcio es un rompimiento absoluto del matrimonio, usted puede solicitar consejería matrimonial.  Una lista de consejeros matrimoniales está disponible en la Oficina del Protonotario en el Tribunal del Condado de Carbon, 4 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania 18229.

 

SI USTED NO ASIENTA UNA DEMANDA POR MANUTENCION, DIVISION DE PROPIEDADES, HONORARIOS PROFESIONALES DEL ABOGADO O GASTOS ANTES QUE SE OTORGUE UN DIVORCIO O ANULACION, USTED PUEDE PERDER EL DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE ESTOS GASTOS.

 

USTED DEBERA LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE.  SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, VAYA O LLAME A LA OFICINA ALISTADA ABAJO. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE LA INFORMACION NECESARIA PARA CONTRATAR UN ABOGADO.  SI USTED NO PUEDE CONTRATAR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ESTA OFICINA PUEDE DARLE INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFRECEN SERVICIOS LEGALES A PERSONAS ELEGIBLES PARA UNA CUOTA REDUCIDA O GRATIS.

 

North Penn Legal Services

101 West Broad Street, Suite 513

Hazleton, PA  18201

Phone 1-877-953-4250

Fax (570) 455-3625

 

or

 

Carbon County Lawyer Referral

811 Blakeslee Blvd. Dr. East, Suite 130

Lehighton, PA  18235

Phone 1-610-379-4950

Fax (610) 379-4952

 

Effective July 1, 2015

Revision effective October 14, 2015