As amended through April 1, 2024
Rule 1920.55-2 - Master's Report. Notice. Exceptions. Final Decree(A) At the conclusion of any master's hearing in which it appears the action remains contested, the master shall direct the court reporter to prepare and file with the prothonotary a transcript of the proceedings within thirty (30) days.(B) After conclusion of any hearing, the master shall file the record and a written report and recommendation in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.55-2(a). The master shall file the original with the prothonotary for docketing and shall provide copies to the district court administrator and all parties.(C) Final decree. (1) If any party timely files exceptions to the master's report pursuant to York R.C.P. 208.3(B), the moving parties and respondents shall cite to the page numbers of the transcript that support their respective positions on all issues raised by the exceptions and responses, and shall include any proposed order. Upon expiration of the time for filing exceptions and responses, the district court administrator shall assign the matter to a judge and provide to the judge the master's report and recommendation, and all exceptions, responses and proposed orders filed by the parties. The judge shall dispose of the exceptions and issue a final decree.(2) If no party timely files exceptions to the master's report, the district court administrator shall assign the matter to a judge and provide to the judge the master's report and recommendation. The judge shall issue a final decree.Amended effective through 8/1/2023.