As amended through December 9, 2017
Rule 5 - Filing A Complainta. The complaint shall be in writing, signed by the complainant, and contain a statement of the alleged misconduct, financial dispute, or other matter related to the performance of judicial duties.b. The complaint may be submitted by mail, e-mail, fax, or any other electronic means by which a paper copy may be generated. The contact information for filing the complaint is as follows: Assistant Court Administrator
Erie County Courthouse
140 West Sixth Street, Room 205
Erie, PA 16501
Fax: 814-451-6223
Email: CRBAdm@eriecountygov.org
c. The written complaint shall substantially conform to the form set forth at 8herein.d. The complaint shall initially be forwarded to the Assistant Court Administrator. Upon receipt of a complaint, the Assistant Court Administrator shall:1. Note the date of receipt on the Complaint.2. Create a file to contain the complaint and all subsequent communications regarding the complaint.3. Within three (3) business days, the Assistant Court Administrator shall forward a copy of the complaint to the respondent constable, if the complaint is against a constable or to any other respondent if the complaint is by a constable.4. At the same time as the transmission of the copy of the complaint to the constable/respondent, the Assistant Court Administrator shall provide written notice to the constable/respondent that he or she must provide to the Assistant Court Administrator a written response to the complaint within 20 days, or less if the President Judge so orders, from the date of such notice. The notice shall further provide that if a constable/respondent fails to respond, such failure may result in a decision by the judiciary based on the information available for review.Amended effective 8/30/2013.