Rule 1915.4-3 - Non-Record Proceedings Trial1. In Elk and Cameron Counties, Pa.R.C.P. 1915.4-3 is adopted.2. In all claims for custody, partial custody and visitation, the custody conference officer shall conduct a custody conference.3. A conference fee of $100.00 shall be submitted at time of filing the custody complaint or petition to modify custody unless the Court prior to the filing of a custody complaint or petition to modify custody has granted plaintiff or petitioner in forma pauperis status. The fee is payable to the custody conference officer. The custody conference officer may petition the Court for additional fees in appropriate circumstances4. If an agreement is reached at the custody conference, said agreement shall be noted by the custody conference officer or reduced to a written proposal signed by both parties and shall be submitted to the Court for an order.5. If no agreement is reached at the conference, the custody conference officer shall make a recommendation for an interim custody order to the Court. A custody pretrial conference will be scheduled with the Court, following which, if necessary, a custody trial will be scheduled.6. Prior to the custody pre-trial conference, the parties shall complete and submit a pre-trial statement to the Court and opposing party.7. Prior to a custody trial, the parties shall complete and submit a parenting plan to the Court and opposing party.8. Unless specifically ordered by the Court, the minor children shall not appear at the custody pre-trial conference or the custody trial.Elk & Camp. Cnty. Pa. 1915.4-3