Wash. Cnty. Pa. 1915.28

As amended through June 1, 2022
Rule 1915.28 - Continuances
(a) A motion for a continuance of a proceeding before the child custody conference officers shall be presented to the judge to whom the case is assigned in Motions Court prior to the scheduled proceeding. The order granting or denying the continuance shall be filed with the Prothonotary, and copy contemporaneously provided to the Office of the Court Administrator - Civil Division.
(b) A $50.00 fee will be charged for continuances except that a party who seeks and receives a continuance on the day of a scheduled meeting or conference the party will be charged a $100.00 fee. The continuance fee shall be paid by the moving party to the Prothonotary at the time the order is filed.
(c) A motion for a continuance shall contain the following information:
1. a clear, concise, and certain reason for the motion;
2. whether the continuance is consented to by the opposing party;
3. a statement of the number of prior continuances, if any; and
4. if another court appearance is the reason for the request, a copy of the notice or order of the conflicting hearing shall be attached.
(d) The Notice of Presentation shall comply with Wash.L.R.C.P. 208.2 and 208.3(a).

Wash. Cnty. Pa. 1915.28

Amended effective 1/1/2022