Section 3305. Administrative Motions

The Prothonotary, in the first instance, is authorized to dispose of motions relating to the preparation, printing and filing of appendix and briefs and those motions generally relating to calendar control, along with the authority to recommend the appropriate sanction for the violation of any applicable rule or order.

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.

The provisions of this Rule 3305 adopted September 25, 1992, effective immediately, 22 Pa.B. 5014; directive added August 28, 1998, effective immediately. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (231733).