Adm. Cnty. Pa. 1010

As amended through August 12, 2024
Rule 1010 - Payment for Court Appointments
A. This rule shall be applicable to assignments for which payment for services rendered are assigned by the Court to the County of Adams or to the parties, according to local procedure, including but not limited to the following services:
1. Court-appointed Counsel in criminal, civil, juvenile and orphans' court matters;
2. Custody Conciliator;
3. Divorce Hearing Officer;
4. Gagnon I Master;
5. Juvenile Hearing Master; and
6. Guardian Ad Litem in dependency, custody and support matters.
B. Compensation for the services noted within this rule shall be established from time-to-time by Administrative Order.
C. All court-appointed counsel, conciliators, hearing officers, masters and guardians are encouraged to submit motion for payment of services on a monthly or quarterly basis.
D. In all instances, court-appointed counsel, conciliators, hearing officers, masters and guardians shall submit motion for payment in the calendar year the service was rendered.
1. Motions for payment must be filed by January 7 of a given year for the work performed in the preceding year.
2. Failure to submit motion for payment by January 7 shall result in forfeiture of payment for services rendered.
3. Court-appointed counsel, conciliators, hearing officers, masters and guardians may petition the Court for special consideration if cause is presented as to a delay in submission of motion for payment.
E. This rule is not applicable when services are governed by separate agreement with the County of Adams.

Adm. Cnty. Pa. 1010

Amended effective 8/12/2024.