York Cnty. Pa. 7010

As amended through April 1, 2024
Rule 7010 - Restriction on Removal of Files and Documents
(A) No file containing original documents, nor any original document contained therein, may be removed from the Offices of the Prothonotary, Clerk of Courts, or Clerk of the Orphans' Court, except by special written permission of the Court, by anyone other than the following:
(1) A judge of the court or a judge's authorized representative;
(2) The District Court Administrator;
(3) The Prothonotary, Clerk of Courts, and Clerk of the Orphans' Court and regularly employed and duly authorized employees of that office;
(4) A master in divorce or conciliator in child custody cases for use in connection with official duties;
(5) A chairperson of a board of arbitrators for use in connection with official duties;
(6) A chairman of a Board of View appointed by the Court in connection with official duties;
(B) Every person authorized to remove a file or document shall at the time of removal give to the Prothonotary, Clerk of Courts, or Clerk of the Orphans' Court, a written receipt for the same identifying the person by whom, or on whose behalf, the item is removed, and such person shall be personally responsible for the custody and return of the item.

York Cnty. Pa. 7010

Amended effective through 4/1/2024.