Leb. Cnty. Pa. 52FD-1910.10

As amended through January 1, 2018

Rule 52FD-1910.10 - Alternative Hearing Procedures

A. The Court of Common Pleas of Lebanon County adopts the alternative hearing procedure set forth in Pa.R.C.P. 1910.12.

B. The Court shall appoint a minimum of one Domestic Relations Hearing Officer who shall hear all cases involving claims for support. The Domestic Relations Hearing Officer list shall consist of one or more members of the Bar of this Court experienced in family law who shall serve at the pleasure of the Court.

C. Proceedings before a Domestic Relations Hearing Officer shall be on the record and recorded by a Court Reporter employed by the Court of Common Pleas. The notes of testimony shall not be transcribed unless:

(1) required by the Domestic Relations Hearing Officer to prepare the report and recommendation to the Court; or

(2) ordered by the Court following the filing of exceptions.

(a) It shall be the responsibility of the party first filing exceptions to obtain an order directing the transcription of the notes of testimony if desired. The party filing the exceptions shall bear the costs of the original transcript.

(b) If both parties file exceptions, the cost of the original transcript shall be borne by the parties equally. Nothing herein shall prevent the Court from thereafter reallocating the cost of the transcript as part of a final order.

(c) Should neither party request a transcript, exceptions shall be decided by the Court on the basis of the record provided.

Leb. Cnty. Pa. 52FD-1910.10

Amended effective 1/1/2000.