Eri. Cnty. Pa. 2039

As amended through August1, 2022
Rule 2039 - COMPROMISE, SETTLEMENT, DISCONTINUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION IN MINORS' ACTIONS
(a) All petitions presented for the compromise, settlement, discontinuance and distribution in minors' actions shall be submitted to:
(1) The assigned judge, where there is a civil action pending; or
(2) A judge in the Orphans' Court Division where there is no civil action pending.
(b) All approved petitions shall be filed in the Office of the Prothonotary. The guardian of the minor shall file a certified copy of the petition and approving order in the Office of the Register of Wills under the name of the minor.
(c) In cases where no action has been filed, all petitions and orders approving settlement shall be filed in the Office of the Register of Wills under the name of the minor.

Eri. Cnty. Pa. 2039

Amended effective 7/1/2020; amended effective 8/1/2022.