Adm. Cnty. Pa. 1915.4-4

As amended through August 12, 2024
Rule 1915.4-4 - Pre-trial Procedures
(a)Pre-trial conference.
(1) If the parties are unable to come to a comprehensive agreement during the custody conciliation conference, the presiding judge's chambers will automatically schedule a pretrial conference after the conciliator's report has been filed.
(2) Pre-trial conferences shall be held in accordance with Pa. R.C.P. No. 1915.4-4. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, counsel of record and the parties shall be present for the pre-trial conference.
(3) Any agreement reached at the pre-trial conference shall be reduced to writing and entered as an order of court.
(b)Pre-trial Statement.
(1) Each party shall file with the Prothonotary a pre-trial statement no later than five (5) days prior to the pre-trial conference. The pre-trial statement shall include a proposed parenting plan and an updated Criminal Record/Abuse History Affidavit for each party and all members of each party's household. All pre-trial statements shall be in the form required by Pa. R.C.P. No. 1915.4-4 and shall include any requests for telephonic testimony.
(2) Proposed exhibits and copies thereof shall not be appended to the pre-trial statement and shall not be filed with the Prothonotary until admitted into evidence by the court.
(3) The Court may require the parties to submit a parenting plan to aid in resolution of the dispute. The form of the parenting plan shall be in substantial compliance with 23 Pa. C.S.A. § 5331. This form is available at the Adams County Court of Common Pleas' self-help web page https://www.adamscountypa.gov/courts/courtadministration/selfhelpcenter.

Adm. Cnty. Pa. 1915.4-4

Amended effective 7/10/2023; amended effective 12/23/2023.