Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 16, April 20, 2024
Rule 577 - Procedures Following Filing of Motion(A) Following the filing of a motion, (1) if the judge determines an answer is necessary, the court may order a written answer, or it may order an oral response at the time of a hearing or argument on a motion. Any written order shall be filed, a docket entry made, and served by the clerk of courts pursuant to Rule 114(B), (C), and (D). (2) If the judge determines the motion requires a hearing or argument, the court or the court administrator shall schedule the date and time for the hearing or argument. Pursuant to Rule 114(B)(2), notice of the date and time for the hearing or argument shall be served by the clerk of courts, unless the president judge has designated the court or court administrator to serve these notices. (B) The judge promptly shall dispose of any motion. (C) Unified Practice Any local rule that is inconsistent with the provisions of this rule is prohibited, including any local rule requiring a personal appearance as a prerequisite to a determination of whether a hearing or argument is scheduled.The provisions of this Rule 577 adopted March 3, 2004, effective 7/1/2004, 34 Pa.B. 1547.