Court of Common Pleas of Elk County, Pennsylvania Chambers Communication Rules

CRITICALCivil cases

A request to reschedule argument time must be made in writing to the Court Administrator’s office when the allotted time is not reasonably sufficient.

Upon receipt of the scheduling order, if counsel or a self-represented party does not believe that the allotted time is reasonably sufficient, it is the duty of counsel or the party to contact the Court Administrator’s office, in writing, to request a continuance in order to reschedule the time necessary for the argument.

CRITICALCivil cases

A request to reschedule argument time must be made in writing to the Court Administrator’s office when the allotted time is not reasonably sufficient.

Upon receipt of the scheduling order, if counsel or a self-represented party does not believe that the allotted time is reasonably sufficient, it is the duty of counsel or the party to contact the Court Administrator’s office, in writing, to request a continuance in order to reschedule the time necessary for the argument

CRITICALCivil cases

After filing an emergency motion, the moving party must notify the Prothonotary and Court Administrator of the emergency and may request immediate consideration.

Emergency motions shall be governed by the above procedure except that, after filing, the moving party shall notify the Prothonotary and the Court Administrator of the emergency situation and may request that the Court immediately consider the motion.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact the court office about accessibility and accommodation arrangements at least 72 hours before a hearing or other court business.

For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court.

INFOCivil cases

The Court may allow argument by telephone or videoconference upon counsel’s prompt written request; the requesting party bears the participation cost unless the Court directs otherwise.

The Court, in its discretion, may hear any argument by telephone conference or videoconference provided counsel has submitted a prompt written request to the Court to participate electronically. The party requesting to participate electronically shall bear the cost of participating electronically unless the Court provides otherwise.

INFO

Contact

Phone

Phone

(814) 776-6144

Questions about the Local Rules may be directed by phone to (814) 776-6144.

If you have questions about the Local Rules, please call (814) 776-6144.

INFOCivil cases

Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(814) 776-5344 or (814) 486-3349

A person without a lawyer may visit or telephone the listed county Prothonotary offices for information about hiring a lawyer and legal-services agencies.

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. Prothonotary Prothonotary Elk County Courthouse OR Cameron County Courthouse th Main St., Ridgway PA 15853 E. 4 Street, Emporium, PA 15834 (814) 776-5344 (814) 486-3349