Rule 3.5A - Citation Practice(1) Unless otherwise stated in both the Court's decree and in the citation, the return date set forth in the citation shall represent a return date only, for filing return of service and/or notice, and for the filing of any response to the pleading pursuant to which the citation has been issued. Upon request of counsel or by order of court a hearing may be scheduled after the return date.(2) A copy of the preliminary decree signed by the Court shall be served upon each cited party along with the citation and a copy of the petition as set forth in Pa.O.C. 3.5(a)(2).Amended effective 7/30/2016.