Leb. Cnty. Pa. 52-205.6

As amended through January 1, 2018
Rule 52-205.6 - Service On Opposing Parties
(A) It shall be the responsibility of a party filing a document to insure that the document is served upon all other parties or their counsel.
(B) Service under this rule may be effectuated by any method permitted by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, including by facsimile transmission or email transmission, to the address set forth on counsel's latest Entry of Appearance. Service upon a pro se litigant shall be effectuated by mail to the last known address of the party.
(C) A Certificate of Service must be filed by the person effecting service setting forth the following:
(1) the names of all persons served;
(2) the method of service;
(3) the date of service;
(4) the address, fax number or email location to which service was made; and
(5) the name and signature of the person who personally effectuated service.
(D) Service shall be accomplished by either of the following methods:
(1) By leaving at the Prothonotary's Office a copy of all filed documents and proposed Orders together with stamped envelopes addressed for each opposing counsel and/or pro se litigant(s). The Prothonotary shall use the envelopes provided to serve all filed documents and accompanying Orders of Court by mail. Thereafter, the Prothonotary shall complete and file a Certificate of Service in compliance with sub-section (D). Such certificate shall constitute prima facie proof that service was accomplished; or
(2) By directly serving copies of all filed documents upon all opposing parties or their counsel in accordance with subsection (B) of this rule. The party serving such documents shall be required to file a Certificate of Service in compliance with sub-section (C) above. Once the court issues any Order or Rule to Show Cause, the Prothonotary shall serve a copy of that document on all parties or their counsel by any method permitted in subsection (B). Thereafter, the Prothonotary shall file a Certificate of Service in compliance with sub-section (D). Such certificate shall constitute prima facie proof that service was accomplished.

Leb. Cnty. Pa. 52-205.6

Amended effective 7/26/2004.