Rule R.J.A.308 - Prothonotary(a) The Prothonotary shall immediately endorse all papers filed with the date of such filing, and shall promptly enter into an appropriate docket all pleadings, rules, orders of court and other papers filed in every case. When scheduling or judicial response is necessary, the papers shall be promptly forwarded to the court administrator.(b) The Prothonotary shall be responsible for the safekeeping of all records and papers belonging in his or her office. No paper may be taken from the files of the Prothonotary without the consent of the Prothonotary or one authorized by the Prothonotary to give such consent. A record shall be made of any paper removed from the Prothonotary's office and the person who receipts for such paper shall be responsible for return of the same and for any financial loss occasioned by failure to return the paper.(c) Only the Prothonotary, his or her clerks, attorneys registered in Potter County and such other persons as the Prothonotary shall specially authorize shall be permitted direct access to the Prothonotary's files, other than as permitted by law.(d) No entries shall be made in any Prothonotary's docket except at the direction of the Prothonotary or by order of court.Amended effective 4/18/2019.