Armst. Cnty. Pa. 9.1.2

Current through February 13, 2020
Rule 9.1.2 - Conduct of Hearing
a) All hearings before an auditor or master shall be conducted in accordance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Evidence.
(b) The hearings may be continued or adjourned from time to time by the auditor or master for cause shown or upon agreement of all parties present, but each continuance or adjournment shall be to a day certain not more than thirty days distant.
(c) Auditors and masters shall have the authority to administer oaths to witnesses.
(d) Auditors and masters shall have the authority to issue subpoenas, including subpoenas duces tecum.
(e) With leave of court, the auditor or master may retain experts as an aid in the performance of appointed duties. Leave may be obtained by motion presented in Motions Court pursuant to the Local Rules of Civil Procedure. All parties in interest shall receive notice of the presentation of such a motion.
(f) Evidentiary hearings before an auditor or master shall be recorded by stenographic and not electronic means.

Armst. Cnty. Pa. 9.1.2

Adopted 7/21/2016. Effective 9/5/2016