Cent. Cnty. Pa. 1915.4-3.2

As amended through March 1, 2024

Rule 1915.4-3.2 - Failure to Appear for Custody Conciliation Conference

A. A custody conciliation conference may not be cancelled without the written consent of the parties or leave of court.

B. If none of the parties appear for a scheduled custody conciliation conference, the conciliator may:

(1) reschedule the custody conciliation conference; or

(2) prepare and send a proposed Order to the assigned judge indicating that the custody conciliation conference is cancelled and that the pleading is dismissed without prejudice.

C. If any one party fails to appear for a scheduled custody conciliation conference and all parties have been served, the conciliator may:

(1) hold the custody conciliation conference;

(2) reschedule the custody conciliation conference;

(3) make an immediate referral for pre-trial conference; or

(4) prepare and send a proposed Order to the assigned judge indicating that the pleading is dismissed without prejudice.

D. If any one party fails to appear for a scheduled custody conciliation conference and the complaint or petition has not been served on all parties, the custody conciliation conference shall be rescheduled.

Cent. Cnty. Pa. 1915.4-3.2

Added November 16, 2023 effective 1/2/2024.