1730 Amendment of local rule of civil procedure L205.3 filing pleadings and other legal papers with the prothonotary, originals and copies; no. 952427

CARBON COUNTY

Amendment of Local Rule of Civil Procedure L205.3 Filing Pleadings and Other Legal Papers with the Prothonotary, Originals and Copies; No. 95-2427

[32 Pa.B. 4816]

Administrative Order 13-2002

   And Now, this 23rd day of September, 2002, in order to streamline the procedure and provide efficient and consistent filing procedures, it is hereby

   Ordered and Decreed that effective thirty (30) days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas hereby Amends Local Rule of Civil Procedure L205.3 governing the procedure for Filing Pleadings and Other Legal Papers with the Prothonotary in regards to originals and copies.

   The Carbon County District Court Administrator is Ordered and Directed to do the following:

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

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

   3.  File one (1) certified copy with the Pennsylvania 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 a copy of the Order in the Prothonotary's Office.

By the Court

RICHARD W. WEBB,   
President Judge

Rule L205.3.  Filing Pleadings and Other Legal Papers with the Prothonotary. Originals and Copies.

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

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

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

   4.  All documents shall be single-sided.

   5.  Paper size shall not exceed 8 1/2" x 11" and shall be on good quality paper.

   6.  Attachments smaller than 8 1/2" x 11" paper shall be attached to regular size paper by using scotch tape.

   7.  All exhibit tabs shall appear at the bottom of the pleading.

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

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

   10.  A Civil Cover Sheet, in the form prescribed by Exhibit ''C'' of these Rules, shall be attached to any document commencing an action (whether the action is commenced by Complaint, Writ of Summons, Notice of Appeal, or by Petition) in the Prothonotary's office. The information requested is necessary to allow the Court to properly monitor, control and dispose cases filed. A copy of the Civil Cover Sheet must also be attached to service copies of the document commencing an action.

Court of Common Pleas of Carbon County
Civil Cover Sheet			For Prothonotary's/Clerk's Use only (Docket Number)
A. PLAINTIFF'S NAME:			DEFENDANT'S NAME:
PLAINTIFF'S ADDRESS:			DEFENDANT'S ADDRESS:
PLAINTIFF'S NAME:			DEFENDANT'S NAME:
PLAINTIFF'S ADDRESS:			DEFENDANT'S ADDRESS:
TOTAL NUMBER OF PLAINTIFFS			TOTAL NUMBER OF DEFENDANTS
B. AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY   ___  $25,000 or less   ___  More than $25,000   ___  Assessment of damages hearing required   ___  Assessment of damages hearing not required		C. COMMENCE- MENT OF ACTION   ___  1.  Complaint   ___  2.  Writ of Summons   ___  3.  Notice of Appeal   ___  4. Petition Action	D. OTHER   ___  5.  Arbitration   ___  6.  Jury   ___  7.  Non Jury   ___  8.  Class Action   ___  9.  In-Forma Pauperis	___  10.  Transfer from Other Jurisdiction ___  11.  Minor's Compromise ___  12.Survival Action ___  13.  Wrongful Death Action (Involving minors)
E.  TRACK ASSIGNMENT REQUESTED   (CHECK ONE)   COURT HAS FINAL APPROVAL FOR ALL TRACK ASSIGNMENTS
______ FAST  ______ STANDARD  ______ COMPLEX   If complex, state reasons:
F. CODE AND CASE TYPE (See instructions)			G. CODE AND CASE SPECIFIC (See instructions)
H. STATUTORY BASIS FOR CAUSE OF ACTION (See instructions)
I. RELATED PENDING CASES (List by Docket Number--Indicate whether the related cases have been consolidated)
J. TO THE PROTHONOTARY:   Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of Plaintiff/Petitioner/Appellant. Papers may be served at the address set forth below.
NAME OF PLAINTIFF'S/APPELLANT'S ATTORNEY			ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER	SUPREME COURT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER		E-MAIL ADDRESS:
DATE: _________________               SIGNATURE: _________________

SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE

Instructions for Completing Civil Cover Sheet

   Carbon Local Civil Rule 205.3 requires that a Civil Cover Sheet be attached to any document commencing an action (whether the action is commenced by Complaint, Writ of Summons, Notice of Appeal, or Petition). The information requested is necessary to enable the Court to properly monitor, control and dispose of cases filed. A copy of the Civil Cover Sheet must be attached to service copies of the document commencing the action. The attorney (or pro se party) filing a case shall complete the form as follows:

A.  Parties

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

   ii.  Parties' Addresses
Enter the address of the parties at the time of filing of the action. If any party is a corporation, enter the address of the registered office of the corporation.

   iii.  Number of Plaintiffs/Defendants
Indicate the total number of plaintiffs and the total number of defendants in the action. Of course, additional parties may be named later as a result of joinder or otherwise.

B.  Amount in Controversy
Check the appropriate box. Indicate whether an Assessment of Damages Hearing is required.

C.  Commencement of Action
Indicate type of document filed to initiate the action.

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

E.  Track Assignment--Court has final approval for all track assignments.
If you are requesting the Complex track, please indicate the reasons for your request.

F.  Type of Action--Case Specific
Select and insert the applicable case type and code from the first two columns of the following list:

Code	Case Type	Code	Case Type	Code	Case Specific	Code	Case Specific
O	Adoption	9	Mandamus	020	Airplane/Aviation	007	Motor Veh. Accdt.>$25,000
X	Assessment Appeal	M	Mental Health	001	Assault/Battery	037	Motor.Veh. Accdt.<$25,000
8	Aud./Fin. Reports	#	Miscellaneous	018	Class Action	009	Negotiable Instrument
A	Civil Action	F	Mortgage Foreclosure	015	Consumer Credit	002	Premises Liability
C	Custody	$	Municipal Appeal	019	Contract--Construction	027	Product Liability
1	Declaratory Judgment	7	Name Change	011	Contract--Sale of Goods	006	Property Damage (non-veh)
B	District Justice Appeal	%	Non-Profit Corporation	012	Contract--Other	013	Rent/Lease/Ejectment
D	Divorce	!	Tax Sale	030	Employment/Wrongful Disc.	039	Right to Know
W	Ejectment	PA	Partition	016	Fraud	024	Stockholder Suit
N	Eminent Dom./Dec. of Tak.	P	Protection from Abuse	025	Defamation	014	Title to Real Property
2	EminentDomain/Pet.Viewers	R	Replevin	040	Indirect Criminal Contempt	023	Toxic Tort--Pers. Injury
E	Equity	Z	Termination--Involuntary	008	Insurance-Declar. Judgment	031	Toxic Waste/Environ.
H	Decedent's Estate	K	Termination--Voluntary	034	Malicious Prosecution
G	Guardian/Minor	Q	Quiet Title	022	Malpractice
I	Incapacity	V	Zoning Appeal	033	Mechanic's Lien
L	License Suspension Appeal

G.  Code
Insert applicable code(s) from the above list.

H.  Statutory Basis for Cause of Action
If the action is commenced pursuant to statutory authority (''Petition Action''), the specific statute must be cited.

I.  Related Pending Cases
All previously filed related cases must be identified. Indicated whether they have been consolidated by Court Order or Stipulation.

J.  Plaintiff's/Appellant's/Petitioner's Attorney--Entry of Appearance
The name of filing party's attorney must be inserted, together with the other required information. Unrepresented filers must provide their name, address, telephone number and signature.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 02-1730. Filed for public inspection October 4, 2002, 9:00 a.m.]