Lanc. Cnty. Pa. 575A

As amended through November 18, 2024
Rule 575A - Motions Other Than Bail

Motions not otherwise governed by Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure or these rules shall be submitted as follows:

A. Upon filing any motion requiring a conference in the Court, the moving party shall schedule the conference with the business judge by communicating directly with such judge's chambers. An unopposed motion may be presented to the business judge at any time provided that it contains written verification by the opposing party and, if applicable, the probation or parole officer, of the lack of opposition.
B. The conference may occur in chambers or in the courtroom at the discretion of the business judge.
C. At least twenty-four hours before the conference, the moving party shall serve a copy of the motion on the opposing party or counsel for the opposing party, including notice of the date, time and place of the conference. In emergency matters in which it is not possible to provide twenty-four hours notice, the moving party shall provide opposing counsel with a copy of the motion as soon as possible prior to the scheduling of the conference.
D. For purposes of this rule, "business judge" is the assigned business judge on the date of the scheduled conference.
E. After decision on the motion, the motion and order shall be filed immediately with the Clerk of Courts.
F. Motions which may be submitted ex parte pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure and which require a Court order shall be submitted directly to the business judge or the judge assigned to the case.

Lanc. Cnty. Pa. 575A