As amended through December 1, 2017
Rule 212.3 - Pre-trial Conference1. For the purposes of this rule, "pre-trial conference" shall mean a type of conference described in Pa.R.C.P. 212.3.2. Except as otherwise ordered by the Court, a pre-trial conference shall be held at a date and time directed by the Court Administrator. Pre-trial conferences are extended to all jury and non-jury actions not subject to arbitration under Rule L1301.3. Counsel attending the pre-trial conference must have actual authority to stipulate on items of evidence and admissions, and must have actual settlement authority. If counsel does not have such authority, then the person or corporation having an actual interest in the case, whether as a party, as an insurance carrier or otherwise, shall be personally present at the pre-trial conference.4. The attorney who will be in charge of the handling of the trial of the case as well as any other attorney who will handle the examination or cross-examination of witnesses must attend the pre-trial conference.5. During the pre-trial conference, a date certain will be established for jury selection.6. Immediately following the pre-trial conference, the Court will issue a case management order covering all matters addressed at pre-trial. Following the issuance of a case management order, the Court Administrator shall schedule active jury and non-jury cases for trial on a date certain after consultation with counsel and any self-represented party.Elk & Camp. Cnty. Pa. 212.3