Jeff. Cnty. Pa. 8.6

As amended through January 8, 2015
Rule 8.6 - Filing Auditor's Report, Notice Thereof, Exceptions Thereto, And Confirmation Thereof
(a) The auditor shall file his report within ninety (90) days of his appointment; provided however that an extension beyond said ninety (90) days may be allowed by the court upon application of the auditor for good cause shown. Should the auditor fail to file his report within the above time limits or extensions as above allowed, his appointment may be vacated by the court and compensation and reimbursement for services rendered or expenses incurred may be denied.
(b) Upon completion of the auditor's report, the auditor shall file his report in the office of the clerk and shall forthwith give notice in writing to counsel for all parties who appeared formally during the proceedings and to such parties as appeared without counsel, that the auditor's report has been filed. Said notice shall inform all parties aforesaid that unless exceptions are filed within 20 days from the date of filing of the report, the report will be presented to the court for confirmation absolutely as of course.
(c) Exceptions filed must point specifically to the error of fact or law complained of and state clearly the grounds for the abjection thereto. General and vague exceptions will not be considered. Where the exception is to the auditor's findings of fact or failure to find a fact, the exception shall state how the auditor should have found, and shall give reasons therefor. The party filing exceptions shall deliver or mail a copy thereof to the auditor and all counsel who have appeared formally and all parties who have appeared without counsel.
(d) In the event that exceptions to a report are filed as above provided, the clerk shall forthwith transmit the proceedings to the court for further disposition. No exceptions will be heard which are not timely filed as above set forth. The court may in its discretion recommit the report to the auditor for such further proceedings as justice may require.

Jeff. Cnty. Pa. 8.6