Berk. Cnty. Pa. 3.6A

As amended through May 6, 2024

Rule 3.6A - Pleadings Allowed After Petition - Order

(a) No counterclaims shall be permitted. Cross-petitions and motions are permitted.

(b) A proposed order for the scheduling of a status conference or hearing shall be attached to all responsive pleadings and shall be in the following form:

(CAPTION)

ORDER

AND NOW, (month)_______, 20___, the above-captioned matter is scheduled for a:

() status conference on ______________, 20___ at _______a.m./p.m. in the chambers of the undersigned.

() hearing on ______________, 20___ at _______ a.m./p.m. in the courtroom of the Berks County Courthouse/Services Center assigned to the undersigned.

Counsel are directed to meet prior to the conference/hearing to reduce fact questions and legal issues to a minimum; and further, shall be authorized to settle at said meeting and status conference.

BY THE COURT:

___________________

J.

Distribution: Clerk of Orphans' Court; (all interested parties or their counsel)

Berk. Cnty. Pa. 3.6A

Amended effective 7/20/2016; revised effective 1/12/2024.