As amended through April 1, 2024
Rule 230.2 - Termination Of Inactive Civil Cases(a) All civil cases filed in this court, except as provided in (a)(1), (2) and (3), which shall not have been reduced to judgment or final order, and in which there has been no activity of record for a continuous period of two years or more shall be terminated as herein provided, in accordance with Pa. R.C.P. 230.2. (1) Condemnation proceedings shall not be terminated.(2) In all divorce proceedings, the cases shall not be terminated for a period of five (5) years, commencing from the date of last docket activity; (3) In all support and custody proceedings, the cases shall not be terminated for a period of three years, commencing from the date of last docket activity. For special provisions concerning custody cases, see York R.C.P. 230.3(b) On or before the last Friday in each of the months of January, and June of each calendar year, the Prothonotary shall cause notice containing the information required by Pa.R.C.P. No. 230.2(e) to be sent to counsel of record and to unrepresented parties, that a case shall be terminated, pursuant to the time limits set forth in Pa.R.C.P. No. 230.2(b), which (1) have become inactive cases as herein defined as of the close of the preceding calendar year; and(2) previously became inactive cases as herein defined but have not yet been terminated.(c) Notice shall be served by the Prothonotary in the manner required by Pa.R.C.P. No. 230.2(b)(2), except that if the mailed notice is returned, the notice shall be served by the Prothonotary by advertising one time in the York Legal Record. Publication shall take place at least sixty (60) days prior to the scheduled date of termination.(d) If an action has been terminated, an aggrieved party may file a motion with the court, pursuant to York R.C.P. 208.3(a), to reinstate the action.Amended effective through 8/1/2023.