Rule 1920.55-2 - Master's Report. Notice. Exceptions. Final DecreeThe master's report, notice, exceptions, and final decree shall be governed by Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 1920.55-2.
(a) After conclusion of the hearing, the master shall file the record and the report within (i) twenty days in uncontested actions or (ii) thirty days from the last to occur of the receipt of the transcript by the master or close of the record in contested actions; and immediately serve upon counsel for each party, or, if unrepresented, upon the party, a copy of the report and recommendation and written notice of the right to file exceptions.(b) The timeframe for filing a master's report may be extended only by Court Order.(c) If the master requires a transcript to aid in the preparation of the report, the master shall file of record in the Prothonotary a notice within five (5) business days from the date of hearing which identifies the assigned court reporter or transcriptionist and the dates of testimony requested.(d) The court reporter or transcriptionist shall deliver transcripts to the master within thirty (30) days of the hearing.(e) If a transcript is not delivered within thirty (30) days, the master shall notify the District Court Administrator.(f) The District Court Administrator or designee shall monitor compliance with the timeframe for transcript preparation and for the filing of the master's report. The District Court Administrator shall notify the appointing Judge of delinquent transcripts or master's reports. (f) Failure of the master to timely file the report may result in a forfeiture of the master's fee or contempt proceedings.Adopted February 19, 2019, effective 4/8/2019.