As amended through January 1, 2018
Rule 52-212.1 - Certification For Trial(A) Any party desiring to proceed to trial shall file with the Prothonotary a "Certificate of Readiness for Trial" certifying that all discovery has been completed and that all pre-trial motions have been decided. Any party seeking to certify a matter for trial shall first notify all opposing counsel. If there is any disagreement as to readiness for trial, a status conference shall be requested under 52-212.(B) The party certifying the matter for trial shall serve a copy of the Certificate of Readiness upon all opposing counsel or pro se litigants. If any counsel wishes to object to the certification of the matter for trial, that party shall file a status report within ten (10) days following receipt of the Certificate of Readiness for Trial. The status report shall include the following information: (1) A statement setting forth the status of the proceeding;(2) A statement of all reasons why counsel believes the matter is not ready for trial;(3) A summary of the determination resulting from any prior status conferences conducted pursuant to 52-212.(C) Following receipt of the Certificate of Readiness for Trial and any status reports, the Court will enter an appropriate order that may include:(1) An order scheduling a status conference;(2) An order scheduling a pre-trial conference and setting forth the date on which pre-trial statements are to be filed pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 212.1.Amended effective 7/26/2004.