Merc. Cnty. Pa. 1920.52

As amended through November 4, 2016
Rule 1920.52 - Hearing By Master. Reporter Fee. Continuance
(a) The Court Reporter fee for Master's Hearings will be one hundred ($100) dollars per party.
(1) If there are no continuances of the Master's Hearing, the parties may request and will receive a refund of fifty ($50) per party once the Hearing has been completed.
(2) The Hearing may be continued without a loss of the refund if the continuance is requested more than ten (10) days prior to the Hearing date; or if the President Judge has approved a continuance necessitated by a required appearance in the Common Pleas Court or other extenuating circumstance within ten (10) days of the hearing.
(b) Once a Master's Hearing has been scheduled, any settlement reached by the parties less than ten (10) days prior to the Hearing must be placed on the record before the Master. The parties and their counsel must still attend the Hearing although participation may occur by telephone if feasible.
(c) All requests for continuances of a Master's Hearing (not conference) must be made in writing to the Master.
(1) If opposing counsel does not consent and/or the Master does not grant the request, a Motion to Continue may be filed with the President Judge.

Merc. Cnty. Pa. 1920.52

Adopted April 23, 2009, effective 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.