Section 503. Post-Trial Proceedings

(A) Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. Following the trial, the Court shall file its findings of fact and conclusions of law which shall be served on the Board and the Judicial Officer.

(B) Objections.

(1) The Board and the Judicial Officer may elect to file written objections which shall include the basis for the objections to the Court’s findings and conclusions.

(2) Any objections shall be filed with the Court within 10 days of the entry of the findings and conclusions. The President Judge may for cause shown extend the time for filing objections.

(3) The Court may permit the Judicial Officer and the Board to present oral argument on any objections filed.

(C) Disposition of Objections.

(1) Findings of fact and conclusions of law shall become final:

(a) When no objections have been filed within the applicable time period; or

(b) When objections have been timely filed and the Court, either with or without oral argument, has ruled on the objections.

(2) In any case where objections have been filed, the Court shall enter an order disposing of the objections by affirming, modifying or vacating the findings and conclusions of law.

Official Note

This rule is derived from former interim Rule 26.

The provisions of this Rule 503 adopted March 16, 1994, effective March 16, 1994. Amended May 31, 1994, effective May 31, 1994; amended July 16, 2002, effective immediately, 32 Pa.B. 3698. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (263352) and (240599).