Berk. Cnty. Pa. 1910.34

As amended through May 6, 2024

Rule 1910.34 - Continuances

Applications for continuance of a support proceeding (conference before a DRS establishment or compliance officer, hearing before a support hearing officer, hearing before a judge) shall be made by the attorney of record or a self-represented party on the Domestic Relations Section Application for Continuance form. The form may be obtained in the DRS Docketing Division or on the Berks County DRS website at http://www.co.berks.pa.us/dr/ under Forms/Filing Requirements. Applications for a continuance shall be submitted at least 25 days prior to a scheduled proceeding or at the earliest possible opportunity. The applicant shall follow the instructions on the continuance form.

(a) An application for continuance for a matter scheduled before an establishment or compliance conference officer shall be submitted to the DRS Docketing Division, to be forwarded to the appropriate unit manager for review and decision. Any party objecting to the decision may seek relief before the emergency family court judge.

(b) An application for continuance for a hearing before a hearing officer shall be submitted to the DRS Docketing Division, to be forwarded to the assigned hearing officer for review and decision. Any party objecting to the decision may seek relief before the emergency family court judge.

An application for continuance for a hearing scheduled before a judge shall be submitted to the DRS Docketing Division, to be forwarded to the assigned judge for review and decision.

Berk. Cnty. Pa. 1910.34

Amended effective 2/12/2018 ; amended effective 7/9/2019; amended effective 3/14/2020.