Brad. Cnty. Pa. 240(j)
In all actions, proceedings, or appeals wherein a party seeks, simultaneously with the commencement of the action, proceeding, or appeal, leave to proceed in forma pauperis upon an attorney's certification filed under 240(d) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, the Prothonotary shall before allowing the party to proceed in forma pauperis, transmit to the assigned judge the petition for leave to proceed in forma pauperis together with the document by which the action, proceeding, or appeal will be commenced. The assigned judge shall determine whether the allegation of poverty is untrue and whether the action, proceeding, or appeal is frivolous. If the allegation of poverty is untrue, the petition for leave to proceed in forma pauperis shall be denied by order of the court. If the action, proceeding, or appeal is frivolous, the matter shall be dismissed by order of the court. Where appropriate, sanctions may be ordered as provided by law.
Brad. Cnty. Pa. 240(j)