Title 210--APPELLATE PROCEDURE PART I. RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE [210 PA. CODE CH. 33] Adoption of Court Directive Pursuant to Rule 3305, Pa.R.A.P.; No. 114 Doc. No. 1 [28 Pa.B. 4624] Order Per Curiam:
And Now, this 28th day of August, 1998, the following Court Directive to Rule of Appellate Procedure 3305 is herewith promulgated.
To the extent that notice of proposed rulemaking may be required by Pa.R.J.A. 103, the immediate promulgation of this directive is hereby found to be in the interest of efficient administration.
This order is to be processed in accordance with Pa.R.J.A. 103(b) and is effective immediately.
Annex A TITLE 210. APPELLATE PROCEDURE PART I. RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE ARTICLE III. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS CHAPTER 33. BUSINESS OF THE SUPREME COURT IN GENERAL Rule 3305. Administrative Motions.
* * * * * DIRECTIVE It is expected that members of the bar will adhere to the rules of appellate procedure. Accordingly, to insure compliance with the rules, the court hereby promulgates the following directive.
Pursuant to Rule 3305, Pa.R.A.P., upon the failure to comply with the rules of appellate procedure, the court may impose sanction(s) which may include but are not limited to:
1.) Striking the brief or pleading;
2.) Loss of oral argument;
3.) Fine(s);
4.) Quashing the appeal, petition or motion;
5.) If the attorney is court-appointed, removal from the case, denial of fees for services performed and/or denial of further court appointments;
6.) If retained counsel, advising the client of the violation;
7.) Referral to the disciplinary board;
8.) Payment of opposing party's reasonable attorney's fees and/or court costs.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 98-1484. Filed for public inspection September 11, 1998, 9:00 a.m.]
