Judge John Joseph McNally Rules & Standing Orders

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 591 rules apply across Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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All papers filed with the Clerk of Courts must identify the filing attorney or party and provide an address for service.
Applies to
Search warrant application
A judicial officer must not issue the search warrant unless an attorney for the Commonwealth approved the application before filing.
Applies to
Search warrant application
A judicial officer may not issue a search warrant application involving electronically stored data unless an attorney for the Commonwealth approves it before filing.

Service

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Applies to
Report and recommendation and proposed order
Service
Mail to all parties
A copy of the Report and Recommendation and Proposed Order must be mailed to counsel and self-represented parties with written notice of the right to file Exceptions.
Applies to
Memorandum
Service
Mail to all parties
The Divorce Hearing Officer must file the Memorandum with the Prothonotary and mail a copy to all legal counsel and self-represented parties.
Petitions and motions subject to Rule 574 must be served forthwith upon the adverse party.

Filing Timing

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When probable cause is found, the court must schedule a hearing within ten days after filing the private criminal complaint.
When the District Attorney determines that the allegations support contempt, the complaint must be docketed by 11:00 a.m. on the next business day.
The Magisterial District Judge must cause the complaint to reach the Prothonotary by 11:00 a.m. on the next business day.

Fees

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Fee
$150
Applies to
Motion for appointment of hearing officer
When no Hearing Officer has been previously appointed, a $150 administrative fee plus any Prothonotary filing fee must be paid.
Fee
$75
Applies to
Motion for appointment of hearing officer
When a Hearing Officer was previously appointed for pretrial or discovery matters, a $75 administrative fee plus any Prothonotary filing fee must be paid.
Fee
150
Applies to
Petition for contempt
A Petition for Contempt must be filed with the Prothonotary with an administrative fee of $150.00.

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About Judge John Joseph McNally

Judge McNally was elected to the bench on November 7, 2017 and is a graduate of Central Dauphin High School, the Pennsylvania State University and the Dickinson School of Law. He practiced civil litigation since 1988 and was accredited by the Veterans’ Administration to represent Veterans pursing benefits available to them before taking the Oath of office on January 2, 2018Judge McNally served as President of the Dauphin County Bar Association (2003) and as Commissioner on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (2013-2015).In addition, to his service and many community civic and charitable organizations, he served on the Boards of Directors for several charitable organizations.Judge McNally is the proud father of three children and enjoys active participation in their many activities.

Address: Dauphin County Courthouse, 101 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 Telephone: (717) 780-6420 Fax: (717) 780-6428 Courtroom: #6, Fifth Floor Judicial Assistant: Sheila McHugh Law Clerk: Jane Meyer Crier: Sara McFadden

Common questions about Judge John Joseph McNally's rules

What must be included with pretrial statement filings before Judge John Joseph McNally?

A pre-trial statement must comply with PA.R.C.P. 212.2 and Dauphin County Local Rule 212.2 and state the estimated trial length, scheduling problems, special evidentiary issues, a realistic settlement offer or demand, and certification of good-faith mediation discussions with clients, opposing counsel, and any unrepresented parties under Local Rule 1001.

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What must be included with pretrial memorandum filings before Judge John Joseph McNally?

Pretrial memoranda must attach all expert reports, identify agreed and desired stipulations, and address anticipated evidentiary issues at trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Judge McNally's Practices and Preferences

What rule applies to service for pretrial statement before Judge John Joseph McNally?

A courtesy copy of the pretrial statement must be served on Judge McNally's chambers.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Judge McNally's Practices and Preferences

Complete rules summary for Judge John Joseph McNally

A pre-trial statement must comply with PA.R.C.P. 212.2 and Dauphin County Local Rule 212.2 and state the estimated trial length, scheduling problems, special evidentiary issues, a realistic settlement offer or demand, and certification of good-faith mediation discussions with clients, opposing counsel, and any unrepresented parties under Local Rule 1001.

Pretrial memoranda must attach all expert reports, identify agreed and desired stipulations, and address anticipated evidentiary issues at trial.

A courtesy copy of the pretrial statement must be served on Judge McNally's chambers.