2152 Amendment to the note to Rule 239 governing local rules; no. 342; civil procedural rules doc. no. 5

Title 231--RULES OF
CIVIL PROCEDURE

PART I.  GENERAL

[231 PA. CODE CH. 200]

Amendment to the Note to Rule 239 Governing Local Rules; No. 342; Civil Procedural Rules Doc. No. 5

[30 Pa.B. 6421]

Order

Per Curiam:

   And Now, this 28th day of November, 2000, the note to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 239 is amended to read as follows:

   Whereas prior distribution and publication of the amendments would otherwise be required, it has been determined that the amendment is perfunctory in nature.

   This order shall be processed in accordance with Pa.R.J.A. 103(b) and shall be effective January 1, 2001.

Annex A

TITLE 231.  RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

PART I.  GENERAL

CHAPTER 200.  BUSINESS OF COURTS

Rule 239.  Local Rules.

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   (c)  To be effective and enforceable:

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   (5)  The local rule shall be kept continuously available for public inspection and copying in the office of the prothonotary or clerk of court. Upon request and payment of reasonable costs of reproduction and mailing, the prothonotary or clerk shall furnish to any person a copy of any local rule.

   Official Note: It is contemplated under subdivision (c)(5) that a separate consolidated set of local rules shall be maintained in the prothonotary's or clerk's office.

   The Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts maintains a webpage containing the texts of local rules. That webpage is located at: http://www.courts.state.pa.us/judicial-council/local-rules/index.htm

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[Pa.B. Doc. No. 00-2152. Filed for public inspection December 15, 2000, 9:00 a.m.]