Rule 229 - Discontinuances(a) Any discontinuance of an action shall be in accordance with PA.R.Civ.P. 229. A discontinuance may also be entered by a written direction (praecipe) to the Prothonotary if it is signed by the plaintiffs attorney or by a self-represented plaintiff and the same shall be accepted by the Prothonotary if all costs due the Prothonotary have been paid.(b) Counsel shall provide a copy of the discontinuance to Court Administration simultaneous with providing the original to the Prothonotary. Any written direction to the Prothonotary complying with this rule may be sent to the Prothonotary by mail and shall be accepted for filing.(c) Failure of plaintiff s counsel or a self-represented plaintiff to file a discontinuance upon settlement or withdrawal of such action may result in a fine of up to one hundred dollars ($ 100.00) within the discretion of the Court and/or a hearing will be set for the attorney or self-represented plaintiff to explain the reasons for their failure to discontinue the action. Client(s) must attend such hearing with counsel.