Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 42, October 19, 2024
Rule 3704 - Special Sessions(a)General rule.-A special session of the Court may be held in any judicial district of the Commonwealth whenever the Court deems such a session to be in the interests of justice because of the convenience of parties or witnesses or both or for any other reason.(b)Application.-An application for such a special session shall state in detail the reasons therefor and shall contain a certification pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 563(b) (other sessions) of the availability, without cost to the Commonwealth, of suitable courtroom and related facilities, a court reporter and necessary personnel.The provisions of this Rule 3704 amended December 11, 1978, effective 12/30/1978, 8 Pa.B. 3802; amended January 17, 2020, effective immediately, 50 Pa.B. 651. This rule cited in 210 Pa. Code §67.5 (relating to duty rosters-location of proceedings).