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210034 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth toconduct hearings examining the relationship between the property tax ex-emption for wealthy nonprofits on the School District’s budget and theresulting environmental hazards in School District facilities on the healthand safety of Philadelphia’s most vulnerable children.

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200381 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-800 of The PhiladelphiaCode, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” requiring landlords to givetenants notice of alternative ways to meet tenant obligations to make se-curity deposits; and by providing for certain landlord and tenant respon-sibilities related to the payment of rent and security deposits; all undercertain terms and conditions.

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210128 Resolution authorizing the Committee on People with Disabili-ties and Special Needs to hold hearings regarding services for people withdisabilities and general compliance with and enforcement of the Ameri-cans with Disabilities Act.

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• Full name• Callback telephone number where you can be reached• Identify the resolution number that will be addressed

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Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee onPeople with Disabilities and Special Needs, open to the public, will beheld to consider the action to be taken on the above listed item.

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The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council ofthe City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 2,2021, at 9:30 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams. This re-mote hearing may be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 orhttp://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/, to hear testimony on the fol-lowing items:

200678 An Ordinance amending Chapter 6-200 of The PhiladelphiaCode, entitled “Preventive Medicine,” by imposing duration limitationson emergency control measures, requiring Council approval of emergen-cy control measures in certain circumstances, and to make technicalchanges, all under certain terms and conditions.

210122 An Ordinance amending Section 9-4116 of The PhiladelphiaCode, entitled “Public Health Emergency Leave,” to establish leave timefor public health emergencies, and modify existing provisions concerningthe paid sick leave, and make technical changes, all under certain termsand conditions.

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THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD OF THESUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA

[204 PA. CODE CH. 83]

Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement to Define Informal Proceedings and Formal Proceedings, Make Complaints Confidential, and Clarify Access to Disciplinary Information and Confidentiality

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Notice is hereby given that The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (“Board”) is considering recommending to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania that the Court amend Rules 102, 209 and 402 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement (“Enforcement Rules” or “Pa.R.D.E.”), as set forth in Annex A.

Rule 102. Definitions.

The Board proposes amending Pa.R.D.E. 102 by adding the definitions of “informal proceedings” and “formal proceedings” to the rule. Disciplinary proceedings are classified as “informal” or “formal.” Informal proceedings commence with the filing of a complaint to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel or an investigation initiated by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. An informal proceeding includes all proceedings up to the filing of a petition for discipline. The record of an informal proceeding is not open to the public. Formal proceedings commence with the filing of a petition for discipline containing the allegations of misconduct. A formal proceeding does not include any of the submissions or documents generated during an informal proceeding unless such are made part of the record at the formal proceeding. Formal proceedings are open to the public, pursuant to Pa.R.D.E. 402.

Although the terms “informal” and “formal” proceedings are used frequently in the Enforcement Rules, the current rules do not define these terms. This leads to confusion regarding which proceedings, filings and documents are confidential and which are accessible to the public. The proposed definitions eliminate confusion and provide clarity.

Rule 209. Immunity.

Current Pa.R.D.E. 209(a) provides that “Complaints submitted to the Board or Disciplinary Counsel shall be confidential unless the matter results in the filing of formal charges.” Thus, the rule permits public access to complaints in any matter where formal proceedings have commenced. The Board proposes amending subdivision (a) of Pa.R.D.E. 209 to make complaints confidential even if formal proceedings have commenced, and to further specify the circumstances under which a respondent-attorney may be provided with the complaint.

A complaint filed against an attorney may contain any number of claims of misconduct, some of which upon investigation by Office of Disciplinary Counsel, may be found to be unsubstantiated and therefore do not appear in the petition for discipline. The petition for discipline is the operative charging document in a formal proceeding and contains only those allegations that have been reviewed by Disciplinary Counsel and approved by a reviewing hearing committee member or Board panel, or are based on other proceedings (for example, a criminal conviction).

Under current subdivision (a), a complaint may be disclosed to the public after the initiation of formal charges, despite the fact that the complaint may contain unfounded allegations of misconduct not included in the petition for discipline that commenced the formal proceedings. Such unfounded allegations generally should not be disclosed to the public.

For these reasons, the Board’s proposal makes all complaints confidential, except in the limited circumstances outlined in the proposed amendment that allow a complaint to be provided to the respondent-attorney.1

Additionally, the proposal includes changing the title of Pa.R.D.E. 209 to “Complaints and Immunity” to better reflect the contents of the rule.

1 During the investigative stage, the respondent-attorney has the opportunity to respond to Offi ce of Disciplinary Counsel’s request for a statement of position that informs the respondent that a complaint was fi led by a named complainant; however, the actual complaint is not provided to the respondent.

Rule 402. Access to Disciplinary Information and Confidentiality.

Pa.R.D.E. 402 governs access to disciplinary information and confidentiality. Subdivision (d) of Pa.R.D.E. 402 clarifies that the rule should not be construed to deny access to relevant information to certain agencies and boards or prevent information from being reported or utilized under specific circumstances. The Board proposes amending subdivision (d) by adding new subsections (4) and (5).

Disciplinary Board Rules §§ 87.9 and 87.51(a)(1) require that either the Office of Disciplinary Counsel or Executive Office notify a complainant of the disposition of a complaint. This requirement does not appear in the Enforcement Rules, nor do either set of rules provide guidance regarding the contents of such notice. Proposed new subsection 402(d)(4) states that Enforcement Rule 402 shall not be construed to prevent notifying a complainant of the disposition of a complaint and specifically authorizes the notice to include the type of discipline imposed and any condition attached to the disciplinary sanction. This proposed language ensures that a complainant is fully informed of the final outcome of their complaint.

Proposed new subsection 402(d)(5) states that Rule 402 shall not be construed to prevent the Board from exercising its discretion to disclose a complaint or portions thereof, in the interests of justice, and further states that the affected parties shall be notified in advance of the Board’s intent to disclose otherwise confidential material. The proposed language preserves the Board’s discretion to act in furtherance of its duty to protect the public.

Subdivision (e) of Pa.R.D.E. 402 provides that the public is not permitted access to certain types of information, such as work product and deliberations of the Board and Disciplinary Counsel, and information subject to a protective order. The Board proposes adding a new subsection (e)(4) to clarify that public access to complaints submitted to the Board or Disciplinary Counsel is prohibited. This new language reinforces the proposed amendment to Pa.R.D.E. 209(a) that makes complaints confidential.

The Board proposes adding a new note at the end of Pa.R.D.E. 402 to explain that under subdivision (a), related to the timing of when proceedings are open to the public, a petition for discipline is part of a formal proceeding and is open to the public and part of the public record, although the public is not permitted access until an answer has been filed or the time to file the answer has expired.

Interested persons are invited to submit written comments by mail or facsimile regarding

the proposed amendments to the Executive Office, The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 601 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 5600, PO Box 62625, Harrisburg, PA 17106-2625, Facsimile number (717-231-3381), Email address [email protected] on or before April 5, 2021.

By The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Jesse G. HeredaExecutive Director

Annex A

PENNSYLVANIA RULES OF DISCIPLINARY ENFORCEMENT

Rule 102. Definitions.

*** “Formal proceedings.” Proceedings that commence with the filing of a petition for discipline. A formal proceeding does not include any of the submissions or documents generated during an informal proceeding unless they are made part of the record at the formal proceeding by motion, by stipulation, or by admission as an exhibit during a hearing.

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DISTRICT COURT

NOTICE1. Counsel shall promptly notify the dep-uty clerk to each judge before whom he/she has a case listed upon becoming attached for trial in another court. To be accorded recognition, a busy slip, using the designated form, MUST be filed in Room 2609 before 1 p.m. on the day after counsel becomes attached.2. Cases in the trial pools do not necessar-ily appear in the order in which they will be called. Counsel should therefore be ready to begin trial upon receiving telephone call notice, subject to the following:(a) Counsel whose cases are in the pools will be given 48 hours’ notice, if feasible, but not less than 24 hours notice to ready for trial with witnesses.(b) It is counsel’s responsibility to check with each judge’s deputy clerk on the status and movement of criminal and civil cases in that judge’s pool.(c) Counsel will not be required to com-mence trial less than 24 hours after com-pleting trial of another case.

J. SANCHEZChief Judge

SANCHEZ, CH.J. Scheduling Courtroom Deputy: Nancy DeLisle

Phone: (267) 299-7789ESR/Courtroom Deputy: Stacy Wertz

Phone: (267) 299-7781

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P. B. TUCKER, J.Courtroom Deputy: Kimberly Scott-Hayden

Phone: 267-299-7619

THU., FEBRUARY 25, 20219:30 A.M.CR2019-000463-0 F. Weber

United States of America v.Jose Manuel Figueroa

K. Young

Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR2019-000377-0 J. OrtizUnited States of America v.Ricardo Carrion

B. Cooper

C.M. RUFE, J.Scheduling/Deputy Clerk: Velma T. White

Phone: (267) 299 -7490Fax: (267) 299-5077

ESR/Courtroom Deputy: Erica PrattPhone (267) 299-7499

THU., FEBRUARY 25, 2021On Trial

Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR2018-417- V. Gauri, AUSA

United States of America v.Rodney KentP. Levin, Esq.

CR2018-578- J. Grenell, AUSAUnited States of America v.Luis Enrique

Rodriguez-SebastianL. Savino, Jr., Esq.

CR2018-590- J. Labrum, III AUSAUnited States of America v.Juan Alicide

Abreu-EspinosaM. Isenberg, Esq.

CR2019-267- S. Solow, AUSAUnited States of America v.Brian Howell

C. Martir, Esq.CR2019-548- K. Newton, AUSAUnited States of America v.Dimitre Hadjiev

P. Scuderi, Esq.

T. J. SAVAGE, J.Courtroom 9A

Courtroom Deputy: Alex Eggert Phone: 267-299-7599

Judicial Secretary: Joanne TyerPhone 267-299-7480

THU., FEBRUARY 25, 2021Specially Listed

Criminal Jury Trial9:00 A.M.CR2018-000582-0 L. C. Wright

United States of America v.Leroy WattsL. T. Savino

CR2019-000336-0 P. T. DeSouza; P. T. DeSouzaUnited States of America v.Malcolm Xavier

TaylorM. T. Wilson; W. J. Brennan

CR2019-000537-0 S. SchlessingerUnited States of America v.Michael Miller

K. YoungCR2019-000584-0 M. B. WilmothUnited States of America v.Shantel Foxworth

N. CaravasosCR2020-000027-0 M. S. Miller

United States of America v.Lawrence Nathaniel Galloway

E. ToplinCR2019-000336-0 P. T. DeSouza; P. T. DeSouza

United States of America v.Michael Whitehurst

M. T. Wilson; W. J. BrennanCR2019-000365-0 M. B. Dubnoff; S. A. Solow

United States of America v.Jarrett Melvin Tarn

S. P. PatrizioCR2019-000676-0 M. CurranUnited States of America v.Richard Meleski

N. MacEoin

G.E.K. PRATTER, J. Secretary/Civil Deputy: Susan.Flaherty

Phone: (267) 299-7350Courtroom/Criminal Deputy: Mike Coyle

Phone: (267) 299-7359

THU., FEBRUARY 25, 20219:30 A.M.2016-05874

Joseph H. Lewis, Jr. v.University of Pennsylvania

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On Trial9:30 A.M.2013-07556SHAWN T. WALKER v.FRANK REGAN

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P.S. DIAMOND, J.Courtroom 14-A

Secretary/Courtroom Deputy: Richard ThiemePhone: (267) 299-7730

Criminal Courtroom Deputy: Lenora Kashner Wittje

Phone: (267) 299-7739r


Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR2019-710- K. T. Newton

U.S. v.McCorkleJ. P. Green, Jr.

CR2020-115- A. R. ReinitzU.S. v.Ashford, Bodie & Rhodes

C. A. Martir; R. P. Lowe; L. J. BozzelliCR2020-442- B. A. Jones

U.S. v.Rivera-LopezN. Maceoin

TUE., MARCH 16, 2021On Trial

Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR2019-538- J. A. LaBar

U.S. v.HopperA. C. Joseph

CR2020-013- P. T. DesouzaU.S. v.Shawn Brown

J. J. McHugh, Jr.CR2020-044- M. Curran

U.S. v.SimpsonA. Halim

SAT., MARCH 20, 2021On Trial

Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR2020-132- D. S. Wolf

U.S. v.CarthonE. Toplin; K. M. Gaughan


Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR2018-013- J. R. Arteaga

U.S. v.Vines, et al.R. D. Thompson; S. J. Britt


Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR2020-210- E. Gibson

U.S. v.MyersN. Gorson

Specially Listed9:30 A.M.CR2019-368- K. T. Newton

U.S. v.TantushyanJ. H. Ibrahim; B. J. Zeiger; L. J. Bozzelli;

G. G. Besnilian; A. R. Kessel; P. J. Hetznecker

TUE., APRIL 6, 2021On Trial

Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR2019-588- N. Rue

U.S. v.MorganA. Halim

SUN., APRIL 18, 2021On Trial

Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR2018-373- C. Parisi

U.S. v.ArtwellM. Coggins


Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR2020-320- C. Mannion

U.S. v.SalernoM. Meehan


9:30 A.M.CR2019-257- A. Reinitz

U.S. v.BarnetteR. D. Thompson

Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR2019-017- J. T. Labrum

U.S. v.AdamesC. O. Reynolds

TUE., MAY 11, 2021On Trial

Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR2020-314- R. Livermore

U.S. v.Williams, et al.R. Goldman

C. D. JONES II, J.Courtroom 15-B

Secretary/ Civil Deputy: Jamie McDermottPhone: 267-299-7750

Courtroom/Criminal Deputy: A’iShah L. El-ShabazzPhone: 267-299-7759

THU., FEBRUARY 25, 2021Criminal Jury Trial

9:30 A.M.CR2018-467- F. Costello

United States of America v.Carla SlaterM. Jayaraman

Civil Jury Trial2016-2348

Tacconelli v.Taconelli______

2017-2894Pham v.Quadgen

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Specially ListedCriminal Jury Trial

9:30 A.M.CR2019-270- A. Eve.

United States of America v.Mark GreenT. Fitzpatrick

M.S. GOLDBERG, J.

Secretary/ Civil Deputy: Sharon LippiPhone: 267-299-7500

Criminal Deputy: Steve SonniePhone:267-299-7509

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QUINONES ALEJANDRO, J.Courtroom 8B

Secretary/Civil Deputy, Nicole Phillippi(267) 299-7460

Criminal Deputy Clerk, Rosalind Burton-Hoop(267) 299-7467

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SCHMEHL, J.Criminal Deputy Tanya L. Allender

Phone: 610-320-5030Secretary/civil Deputy: Barbara A. Crossley

Phone: 610-320-5099The Gateway Building

201 Penn St.Room 518

Reading, PA 196013rd flr., Rm. 3041 when in Phila.


Civil Jury Trial9:30 A.M.2015-005820

Thomas W. Olick v.City of EastonD. J. MacMain

2015-05820 T. W. OlickThomas W. Olick v.Commonwealth of PA,

City of EastonD. J. MacMain

2018-04121 T. TOMLINSONSAMANTHA ROOS-MEISER v.USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

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G.A. MCHUGH, J.Civil Deputy: Patricia Clark

Phone: 267 299-7301Criminal Deputy: Christian Henry

Phone: 267-299-7307

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E.G. SMITH, J.Civil Deputy Clerk, Shana Restucci

(610)333-1836Criminal Courtroom Deputy Clerk Jennifer Fitzko

(610) 333-1837Holmes Building

4th Flr.101 Larry Holmes Dr.Easton, PA 18042-7722

610-333-18334th Flr. Rm. 4000 when in Phila.

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BEETLESTONE, J.Courtroom 3B

Civil Deputy Aaris Wilson (267) 299-7450,

Criminal Deputy Nelson Malave(267) 299-7459

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KEARNEY, J.Deputy Clerk: Ulrike Hevener

(267) 299-7688

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PAPPERT, J.Civil Deputy Katie Furphy

(267) 299-7530Criminal Deputy Jeff Lucini

(267) 299-7537

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J.F. LEESON, JR., J.Civil Duputy Clerk: Diane J. Abeles

(610) 391-7020Criminal Deputy: Justin F. Wood

(610) 776-6118Chambers of the Honorable Joseph F. Leeson, Jr..

United States District CourtEastern District of PA.

Edward N, Cahn U.S. Courthouse, Suite 3401504 W. Hamilton St.Allentown, PA 18101

4th Flr., Rm. 4000 when in Phila.


Criminal Jury Trial9:00 A.M.CR2019-000535-0 P. G. Shapiro; A. D. Kehner

USA v.Frances EddingsR. P. Lowe; J. L. Denis

C.F. KENNEY, J.Criminal Deputy: Christopher Kurek

phone 267-299-7549Civil Deputy: Shelli MacElderly

phone 267-299-7540Chambers of the Honorable Chad F. Kenney..

United States District CourtEastern District of PA.

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J.D. WOLSON, J.J.D. WOLSON, J.Civil Deputy: Jeannine Abed

Phone: (267) 299-7321Criminal Deputy: Laura Buenzle

Phone: (267)299-7239


9:30 A.M.2018-4486 M. P. Murphy Jr.; P. Bansal; R. R. Stevens

Melissa Melendez v.A Step Above House Cleaning, Inc.

J. P. Hickey

J.M. YOUNGE, J.Courtroom A

Criminal Courtroom Deputy: Sean ArmsteadPhone: 267-299-7369

Civil Courtroom Deputy: Dedra BrannanPhone: 267-299-7360


Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR0020-000232-1 J. LabrumUNITED STATES OF AMERICA v.JUAN

CACERES, ET AL.C. Cinquanto; G. Sciolla; M. Pedraza; P.

Bowers; L. Ortiz; J. Brown; J. OngayCR0020-000403-0 K. M. Harrell; J. M. Grenell

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v.JEREMIAH BANKS, et al.

W. Brennan; P. G. Lang


Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR0020-000220-0 A. Glenn

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v.WILLIAM K. WASHINGTON

K. Young

THU., MARCH 25, 2021On Trial

Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR0020-000255-0 S. Damiani

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v.MAURICE ALEXANDER

R. Thompson

MON., MARCH 29, 2021On Trial

Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR0021-000010-0 V. Gauri

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v.NICHOLAS MARRERO

M. Jayaraman


Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR0020-000103-0 D. Ignall

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v.QUINN MCLENDON

M. Meehan


Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR0020-000410-0 N. RueUNITED STATES OF AMERICA v.Steven

CouchR. Thompson

TUE., JUNE 8, 2021On Trial

Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR0020-000383-0 M. Flannery

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v.DONTE MATTHEWS

L. T. Savino Jr.

TUE., JULY 6, 2021On Trial

Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR0020-000375-0 C. J. Mannion

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v.BIANCHA KRANZLEY

A. C. Moon; C. C. Henry

K. S.. MARSTON, J.Courtroom TBA

Courtroom Deputy/Criminal: Lara Karlsonphone: 267-299-7379

______

J. M. GALLAGHER, J.Courtroom TBA

Courtroom Deputy/Criminal: Christine Steinphone: 610-391-7012

Courtroom Deputy Civil: Brian Dixonphone: 610-434-3457

______


J. E. DUBOIS, S.J.Courtroom 12B

Courtroom Deputy: Milahn HullPhone: 267-299-7339

Trial Pool2013-005195 M. Brown; B. D. Dockwell; D. C. Lesser; J. B. Nimeroff; R. McGarryKilbridge Investments Limited v.Cushman &

Wakefield of Pennsylvania, Inc.J. Risk; B. D. Kelly; N. P. Heller; J. G.

Harkins Jr; A. Teitelman2015-000405 H. I. Pass; J. M. Scott; K. E. Chewing; R. G. Tuttle

Paramount Financial Communications, Inc. v.Broadrige Investor Communicaton

Solutions, Inc.C. A. Miller; M. O. Adelman; R. M.

Haggerty Jr.; A. M. Snodgrass Jr.2016-005796 J. H. FeinbergDavid Wichterman, Jr. v.City of Philadelphia

J. Cooper; T. J. Gregory

H. BARTLE, III, S.J.Courtroom 16A

Deputy Clerk: Kristin MakelyPhone: 267-299-7389

THU., FEBRUARY 25, 2021Specially Listed

Criminal Jury Trial10:00 A.M.CR2019-000606-0 R. Eckert

USA v.William JohnsonR. Jarvis

CR2019-00690- B. BurkeUSA v.Charles Oliver

C. Henry

Trial PoolCivil Jury Trial

10:00 A.M.2015-6082

Noonan v.Kane______

2019-0794 L. Mattiacci; L. SchiffDenham v.CHOPJ. Tucker Jr.; L. Greenspan Jr.

2019-3528 L. BermanHerron v.Pennbrook

T. Schaer2019-3604 A. J. Diulio

Balu v.The Cincinnati Insurance CompanyW. Krekstein

2019-4861 A. OleceseLeslie v.County of Chester

K. Ladow

J. R. PADOVA, S.J.Courtroom 17B

Criminal Deputy Clerk: Michael BeckPhone: 267-299-7409

Deputy Clerk Civil: Malissa WolenskiPhone: 267-299-7459

MON., APRIL 19, 2021Criminal Jury Trial

9:30 A.M.CR2020-000373-0 A. Glenn

USA v.HuntN. Taylor - Smith

MON., APRIL 26, 20219:30 A.M.CR2020-000038-0 A. Lastowski

USA v.Dominguez-RondonR. Lowe; L. Ortiz

MON., MAY 10, 2021Criminal Jury Trial

9:30 A.M.CR2019-000724-0 S. Solow

USA v.GoodmanJ. Disantis; K. Cacciamani

MON., JUNE 7, 2021On Trial

Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR2019-000362-0 B. Burke

USA v.DeadwylerR. Thompson

MON., JUNE 14, 2021Criminal Jury Trial

9:30 A.M.CR2020-000137-0 M. Rotella

USA v.GoerigK. Young

MON., JUNE 21, 2021Criminal Jury Trial

9:30 A.M.CR2019-000439-0 J. Arteaga

USA v.HarrisM. Jayaraman

MON., JULY 19, 20219:30 A.M.2019-003699 J. Feinburg

Berry v.City of PhiladelphiaJ. Cooper

MON., AUGUST 23, 2021Criminal Jury Trial

9:30 A.M.CR2019-000301-0 K. Harrell

USA v.BlongK. Young

MON., APRIL 5, 2021Trial Pool

Non-Jury Trial9:30 A.M.2020-000105 J. Lord

McNeil v.USAS. Reid

MON., APRIL 19, 2021Trial Pool

9:30 A.M.2017-004980 C. Bradey

ABC Capital v.NationwideE. Reed

J. C. JOYNER, S.J.Courtroom 17AChambers: Room 17614

Criminal Deputy: Sharon ScottPhone: 267-299-7419

Civil Deputy: Tashia ReynoldsPhone: 215-597-1537

THU., FEBRUARY 25, 20219:30 A.M.CR2019-547- T. A. MARINARI

USA v.DANIELLE HOLMESK. YOUNG

CR2020-89- K. L. JayneUSA v.Jose Alexander Reyes-Herrera

E. Toplin

Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR2019-391- R. J. LIVERMORE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v.JASON RIVERA

J. NECHIN

On Trial9:30 A.M.CR2019-313-

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v.CLINTON BOSTIC

______10:00 A.M.CR2018-180-02UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v.LUIS

ALGARIN-TORRES______

9:30 A.M.CR2018-180-01 J. M. MaiaticoUNITED STATES OF AMERICA v.LUIS

ALBERTO ROSADOM. F. Frumer; J. F. Alva

CR2018-503- R. J. LivermoreUNITED STATES OF AMERICA v.LAM

TRIEUJ. Kaye; P. G. Lieber; M. C. Rifkin

E. C. ROBRENO, S.J.Courtroom 15A

Deputy Clerk: Ronald VancePhone: 267-299-7429

______

A. B. BRODY, S.J.Courtroom 7B

Scheduling/Deputy Clerk: Joseph WaltonPhone: 215-597-3978

ESR-Courtroom Deputy: Jim ScheidtPhone: 267-299-7439

______

B. SCHILLER, S.J.Courtroom 13B

Secretary/Civil Deputy: Jean Pennie 267-299-7621

Courtroom/Criminal Deputy: Christopher Campoli

267-299-7629

______

R. SURRICK, S.J.Secretary Civil Deputy: Donna Donohue Marley

Phone: 267-299-7630Criminal Deputy Clerk: Patrick Kelly

Phone: 267-299-7639

THU., FEBRUARY 25, 2021Criminal Jury Trial

9:30 A.M.CR2019-000354-0UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v.HAFIZ

ANTONIO MYRICK______

On Trial9:30 A.M.CR2018-000524-0

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v.VICTOR CLAYTON

______CR2019-000053-0

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v.JERMAINE JONES AND SEAN

WILLIAMS______

Trial Pool2011-006843 J. E. Wolfson Esquire; R. C. Nissen Esquire; E. A. Ware Esquire; N. H. Pennington Esquire; S. A. Scrivani Esquire

Ecore International, Inc. v.Paul DowneyD. A. Phillip Esquire; J. A. Handelman

Esquire; J. J. Theis Esquire; K. D. Kent Esquire; A. S. Gallinaro Esquire; J. R.

Sobieraj Esquire; J. H. Beaupre Esquire

M. BAYLSON, S.J.Secretary/Civil Deputy: Lori DiSanti

Phone: (267) 299-7520Criminal Deputy: Janice Lutz

Phone: (267) 299-7291


Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR2019-000063- D. Ignall

USA v.CharlesW. Brennan

CR2019-000438- C. DivinyUSA v.Palmer

R. ThompsonCR2020-000334- C. Diviny

USA v.BullockM. Wilson

Civil Jury Trial9:00 A.M.2018-000553 A. BUGAY

ELIOTT MIRANDA v.C.H. ROBINSON COMPANY

T. RAU2018-005050 W. RIESLERKATHLEEN MCCAFFERY v.CREATIVE

HAIRDRESSERSM. HANAN

2018-005590 B. SALVINA; M. MURPHY JR.; P. BANSALTAMMY D v.RECYCLING EQUIP CORP

E. O SHEA2018-005591 B. SALVINA; M. MURPHY JR.; P. BANSALELLEN TORPEY v.RECYCLING EQUIP

CORPE. O SHEA

2018-005592 B. SALVINA; M. MURPHY JR.; P. BANSAL

MONIQUE DAVIS v.RECYCLING EQUIP CORP

E. O SHEA2019-000315 A. BARON; J. HOFFMAN; M. SIMON

JEFFREY JOHNSON v.USAAC. SCHWEIZER; D. RYAN JR.

MON., MARCH 22, 2021On Trial

Criminal Jury Trial1:00 P.M.CR2019-000254- T. Wright

USA v.MurdockA. Halim

2:45 P.M.CR2020-00028- R. Benjamin

USA v.RiveraR. Thompson


Criminal Jury Trial10:00 A.M.CR2019-000510- C. Mannion

USA v.PalmerH. Mattes

CR2020-000341- M. NewcomerUSA v.Sanchez

C. Henry


Criminal Jury Trial9:30 A.M.CR2019-000452- D. Troyer

USA v.FousheeM. Jayaraman

10:00 A.M.CR2020-000273- J. Labar; M. Miller

USA v.TuggleE. Toplin; N. Spizer

J. H. SLOMSKY, J.Courtroom Deputy: Matt

Higgins Courtroom Deputy: Matt Higgins

Phone: 267-299-7349Civil Deputy: Kelly Haggerty

Phone: 267-299-7340

______

C. S. WELLS, M.J.Deputy Clerk: Edward Andrews

Phone: 215-597-7833

______

T.R. RICE, M.J.Deputy Clerk: Donna Croce

Phone: (267) 299-7660

THU., FEBRUARY 25, 20219:30 A.M.2019-1959 C. MANNO; K. DALY; M. I. SIMON; M. DOBSONTAYLOR NGUYEN v.THE HARTFORD

INSURANCEM. R. BOSNIAK

On TrialCivil Jury Trial

9:30 A.M.2017-4035 S. J. MENSING

DONALD D. TAYLOR v.SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA

TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITYA. C. LACHOWICZ; D. J. MCGRAVEY;

L. A. KAVULICH; B. J. SMITH; C. COOPER

2017-889 J. C. DODDS; M. DRAGALIN; J. M. SABALBARO; M. I. GORNY

DARUS LEON HUNTER v.PHILADELPHIA POLICE

DEPARTMENTD. P. CORTES; S. G. ZABEL

2019-1195 M. O. PANSINI; G. J. KOWALSKI; S. M. MEZROW

BRIAN VICARI v.BRUNSWICK CORPORATION

T. J. KEPNER; M. D. SHORT III; M. G. ZOLFO; W. J. RICCI

2019-2380 V. P. WILSONSANTOS KAMARA v.SEAN FLETCHER

L. FALCONE2019-3132 M. K. ALTEMOSE; K. RAMBO-WILLIAMS

RAMA SATTOUF v.STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE

COMPANYG. A. DRAKAS

2019-3742 J. W. CHASE; C. P. SALTRYKEITH REGAN v.TEMPLE

UNIVERSITYN. J. HAMBURG; M. E. SACKS

Non-Jury Trial9:30 A.M.2015-5285 J. A. GRAN

MORGAN COHEN v.CHESTER CTY DEPT OF MENTAL HEALTH/

INTELLECTUALG. A. DONATELLI; R. E. LUSK; J. S.

DAVIS; K. L. JOEL

D.R. STRAWBRIDGE, M.J.Courtroom 3H

Deputy Clerk: Jenna GallelliPhone: (267) 299-7790

______

H.S. PERKIN, M.J..Courtroom 4A

504 Hamilton St.Room 4401

Allentown, PA 18101-1514

______

E.T. HEY, M.J.Courtroom Deputy: Mia Harvey

phone (267) 299-7670

______

L.A. SITARSKI, M.J.

Deputy Clerk: Regina M. ZarnowskiPhone: 267-299-7810

THU., FEBRUARY 25, 2021Specially ListedCivil Jury Trial

10:00 A.M.2017-2887 S. D. Brown; M. A. Fazio; R. Gledhill

ANDRE SMALLS v.EDGAR VAZQUEZS. G. Zabel

M. HEFFLEY, M.J.Deputy Clerk: Sharon A. Hall-Moore

Phone: 267-299-7420


Civil Jury Trial9:30 A.M.2018-2822 D. M. Koller; S. R. LavelleShaneane Davis-Jackson v.American Airlines

S. B. Fask2018-3864 N. N. PeckhamPenelope Kontoulis v.Enclara Pharmacia, Inc.

S. E. Hoffman; P. T. Collins2018-5500 M. P. Micciolo; R. J. Boyd

Erie Insurance Exchange v.Ford Motor Coompany

E. J. Rogers2019-1064 J. E. McCain III; Z. E. Moore

C. NICOLE HENDERSON v.MONTGOMERY COUNTY

COMMUNITY COLLEGES. K. Ludwig; B. A. Young

2019-1314 E. GiordanoNorris McLaughlin, P.A. v.Northampton

County General Purpose AuthorityJ. E. Freund III

2019-187 J. C. KilgannonHealthcare Services Group, Inc. v.Blue Ridge

Healthcare Montrose Bay, LLCC. E. Ezold

2019-2083 B. M. GinsburgAudra Gorman v.Lindsey Pino

J. I. Gordon2019-2117 J. D. Baer

Elena Rosario v.Brittany M. RandallG. L. Slocum

2019-23 M. I. Simon; M. G. McCarthyAlex Levy v.United Parcel Service

R. J. Sexton2019-2438 B. M. Ginsburg

Janet Graves v.New Prime, Inc.D. L. Jennings

2019-3235 M. A. WeinbergPatrick Walsh v.State Farm Fire Insurance

Co.S. D. Gioffre; P. A. Carlos

2019-4317 A. J. Aigeldinger IIICarl Frampton v.Interstate Management

Company, LLCS. J. Kokonos

2019-4526 J. W. Chase; C. W. Levko; C. P. Saltry

Sean Voiles v.Softerware, Inc.B. R. Picker; D. R. Moretzsohn

R.A. LLORET, M.J.

US Dist. Court601 Market St., Phila., PA 19106Chambers 4006

Courtroom Deputy Sheila McCurry267-299-7410

______

COMMON PLEAS COURTCASE MANAGEMENT

CONFERENCE LIST

CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMROOM 613 CITY HALL

Any questions regarding the Case Management Program should be directed to [email protected]

THU., FEBRUARY 25, 20219 A.M.

0011506-2339E. G. ZajacDixon et al. v.St. Joseph’s Hosp. et al.

G. M. Samms; J. D. Kutzler; K. P. Milazzo; M. E. McGilvery; M. J. Ryan; S. B.


Stewart; S. M. Utke0021712-3367M. J. Miller; T. M. ShahStorm et al. v.Rite Aid Hdqtrs Corp. D/B/A

Rite AidC. A. Miller; K. McBeth; S. Frey

0031812-3212S. I. LeonWatson v.Flowers Specialty Foodservice

Sales LlcA. L. Davis; W. E. Robinson Jr

0041904-4760P. L. BlackmanSellers v.State Farm Mutual Automobile

InsuranceK. R. Haywood

0051908-4992P. M. Schofield JrGeico Casualty Insurance Co. et al. v.Copper

J. Dellarocca0061909-1352M. C. MazackUs Bank Trust N.A. As Trustee of The Chalet

Series v.Copper______

0071909-1628____________Dees v.Zimmerman

______0081909-3916J. P. McGarrity

Williams v.Gray______

0091911-2975J. M. Gulash2211 Stenton Avenue, Llc v.Haines Eastburn

Stento______

0101908-3121C. E. HainesOld Republic Insurance Company v.Malone

et al.S. L. Laver

0111912-0733C. E. HainesPyramid Phila. Management, Llc By And

Through Its v.Malone et al.L. M. Banton; S. L. Laver; K. F. Farrington0122005-1123M. I. Simon

Davis v.Jenkins et al.M. L. Fink; M. P. Venema; R. D.

Townsend0132006-0335J. M. Horn

Hatamian v.Streamline Solutions, Llc et al.______

0142007-0177D. ConnerHenry v.Cooper

J. Harris0152007-0486I. T. Norris

Ortiz v.Immaculate Mary Ctr. For Rehabilitation

F. Bovio; L. A. Lewis; S. M. Valinis0162007-1094G. L. Haye

J. Flair Real Estate Solutions, Llc v.Morris______

0172007-1388J. M. LevinBriscoe v.Smith

J. J. Stathius0182007-1680G. M. Ross

Smallberger v.Whorton______

0192008-0587____________Timazee v.Occupants et al.

______0202008-0739R. A. Myer

8100 Washington Lane Operations Llc v.Washington

______0212008-2450S. A. Quinn

Jackson v.Gonzalez et al.B. A. Judge; C. F. Maloney

0222008-2454G. A. Smith; J. MirabellaMoroquin et al. v.Ccmc Inc. et al.

B. A. Post; J. T. Calo; M. Martillotti; M. Barracato; Z. R. Fowler

0232008-2455T. F. SacchettaWilson et al. v.Ciccone

B. A. Carter; C. L. Pitchford; K. L. MacKen

0242008-2457T. F. SacchettaJohnson v.Tnhyif Reiv Uniform, Llc et al.

K. J. McCloskey; R. J. Siegel0252008-2458T. Bruno

Fluellen v.Adams Run Holding Company Llc et al.

A. P. Barsky; E. C. Tufano; J. Katz; W. J. Taylor Jr

0262008-2464K. E. McCabeBorda v.City of Philadelphia et al.

et al.D. R. Kane; L. Hockman; M. E. Daley

0272008-2465M. F. GreenfieldRosado v.City of Philadelphia et al.

et al.C. M. Thurmond; R. D. Townsend

0282008-2467M. F. GreenfieldHolmes v.Muhammad

J. R. Oprysko0292008-2468L. B. Himmelstein

Green v.James et al.______

0302008-2476E. M. PadillaSpecht et al. v.Performance Food Group

Inc. et al.

C. G. Mavros; E. L. Kates; G. R. Gremminger; K. T. Czarnik; S. M.

McManus0312008-2477C. Adams; M. A. Mullen

Brodie v.City of Philadelphia et al. et al.

M. Rong0322008-2478W. A. Quinones

Palacios v.Dhl Express et al.G. R. Gremminger; M. J. McColgan

0332008-2487K. GentesHam v.Coca Cola

______0342008-2488J. N. Kasher

Ashenfelter et al. v.Vaccaro et al.A. R. Woolsey; D. F. Ryan III; M. L.

Schwartz0352008-2490A. J. Ginsburg

Woods v.YarbroughH. Anderson

0362008-2491A. J. GinsburgBaldwin v.Kif’s Sports Bar And Hookah

Lounge et al.J. J. McCreesh

0372008-2499S. A. QuinnRosario v.City of Philadelphia et al.

et al.K. D. Lawfer; M. P. Dumack

0382008-2503J. J. McEldrewKane et al. v.Unum

S. J. Schildt0392008-2507L. G. Villari; T. A. Lynam

Robinson v.Roxborough Memorial Hosp. et al.

A. M. Yanez; A. L. Ehresman; A. S. Kessler; R. S. Margulies

0402008-2516M. D. CopoulosMyers v.Tee et al.

______0412008-2517M. D. Copoulos

Embry v.Unknown Occupants______

0422008-2520J. D. Jackson; J. Gutkowski

Martzen et al. v.Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. et al.

H. R. Fine; J. A. Livingood; K. E. Lizzano; N. M. Bayer; T. M. Alexander

0432008-2529B. A. DattoWinig v.A. Mastrocco Jr. Moving & Storage

Inc. ED. L. Braverman; S. W. Morris

0442008-2537A. GovorovStewart v.York Operating, Llc et al.

D. Laventure0452008-2804J. G. Deangelo

Miller v.Lewis et al.A. Carrafiello; A. L. Perry; J. H. Quinn; J.

F. McGreevey

1 P.M.0012001-1266K. Bates; P. Wapner

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v.Dupree et al.______

0022003-2769K. R. BachmanScott v.Barot et al.

______0032006-1292R. S. Clewell

Hill et al. v.Streamline Group, Llc______

0042007-1608M. D. CopoulosM Homes 1 Llc v.Unknown Occupants

______0052007-1739K. L. Baritz; S. M. Rothman

Aar Holdings Llc v.Henry et al.M. L. Daiello

0062007-2271A. N. Anderson; M. Kuldiner; R. Tuchinsky

Oxfordelphia Llc v.Brown et al.E. B. Jensen

0072008-0333K. S. RiechelsonBusby v.Smg Inc.

______0082008-0534B. A. Swartz; S. R. Nayeem

Gravely v.Pennsylvania Financial Responsibility A

L. S. Sabato; T. A. Fabro0092008-0941F. L. Turner

Llc v.Torres Arias______

0102008-1335M. I. SimonRebitz v.Chatot

J. Thomas

TUE., MARCH 2, 20219 A.M.

0012006-0919D. P. McBride; J. P. SheaGerber et al. v.Frank Fioio Agency et al.

A. J. Brooks Jr0022006-1633E. R. Devine; P. C. Timoney

Harmon et al. v.Septa et al.M. S. Naythons

0032005-1075L. B. Himmelstein; M. D. Raisman

Cannedy v.Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportatio

S. J. Ross-Hyman0042006-1661B. M. SaulRobinson et al. v.Southeastern Pennsylvania

TranspoS. J. Ross-Hyman

0052006-1755J. S. ShorrGianforcaro et al. v.Southeastern

Pennsylvania TranC. J. Scott

0062006-1908B. C. HoffmanGranit v.Oregon Diner et al.

______0072006-2055B. A. Swartz; B. M. Ferris

Stoeri et al. v.Southeastern Pennsylvania Transport

W. G. Brown0082006-2124M. I. Simon

Johnson v.Jones et al.J. Auth; K. J. Doyle

0092007-0291A. G. KornblauKourbeh et al. v.Southeastern Transportation

AuthorW. G. Brown

0102007-0295J. I. ManusAlexander v.Southeastern Pennsylvania

TransportatA. J. Fuga; J. B. Anderson; N. M.

Dalessandro0112007-0392N. L. Palazzo

Cottle v.Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation

L. D. James0122007-0508G. J. Brascetta

Riccetti et al. v.Southeast Pennsylvania Transporta

L. D. James0132007-0637X. P. Hayden

Gholston v.Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportati

J. . Curry; S. H. Eichler; T. C. Miley0142007-1042K. W. Kofsky

Wright v.Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation

A. Bender; K. J. Doyle0152007-1097D. K. Inscho

Estate of Mark McKinney, Deceased et al. v.The Geo

M. H. Fry; R. M. Diorio0162007-1527R. S. Miller

Zakreski et al. v.Southeastern Pennsylvania Transpo

B. W. Smiley0172007-1613E. Levine

Hagans v.Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation

L. S. Flocco0182007-1906G. Prosmushkin

Khrakousky v.Southeastern Pennsylvania Transporta

C. J. Scott0192007-2305J. R. Trotman

Prosser v.Southeastern Pennsylvania TransportatioB. W. Smiley; R. K. Ogrady

0202008-0029A. R. BennStewart v.Southeastern Pennsylvania

TransportatioB. W. Smiley

0212008-0053K. A. TrewellaSawane v.Southeastern Pennsylvania

TransportationC. M. Spalding-Daniels

0222008-0077F. J. O’Neill; M. T. Vanderveen

Walker v.Ruiz et al.L. S. Flocco

0232008-0078G. P. HeslinBenjamin Jarmon v.Southeastern Pa.

TransportationT. C. Miley

0242008-0284J. J. KofskyFofana v.Southeastern Pennsylvania

TransporationK. J. Doyle

0252008-0294J. E. FineBaker v.Southeastern Pennsylvania

TransportationW. G. Brown

0262008-0315A. C. HyderShiver v.Southeastern Pennsylvania

TransportationC. J. Scott

0272008-0481A. S. Gilberg; G. S. Marion

Thomas et al. v.Southeastern Pennsylvania Transport

A. L. Perry; J. H. Quinn; J. M. Mannion; L. S. Klein

0282008-0522A. C. HyderEaddy et al. v.Southeastern Pennsylvania

TransportaB. W. Smiley; C. C. Viola

0292008-0538J. A. BellToomer v.Southeastern Pennsylvania

TransportationA. C. Lachowicz; B. J. Smith; C. C.

Cooper; D. J. McGravey; L. A. Kavulich0302008-0908C. A. Trobman

Bowens v.Muldor et al.L. S. Flocco

0312008-1000F. R. MusitiefSaleh v.Bellamy-Dixon et al.

W. P. Corcoran0322008-1501J. M. Levin

Bennett v.SeptaW. G. Brown

0332008-1646A. J. GinsburgBattle et al. v.Lyons et al.

M. R. Puzio0342008-1667B. Hanratty

Warren v.Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation

L. S. Klein0352008-1685M. F. Greenfield

Johnson v.Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportatio

L. S. Flocco0362008-1698A. S. Dashevsky

Kamara v.Smith et al.S. J. Ross-Hyman

0372008-2329S. J. PaceAllianz Global Risks Us Insurance Company

v.ArcoA. J. Blumenthal

1 P.M.0012006-1784C. J. Benedetto

Heuser v.Fox Broadcasting Company et al.M. Twersky

0022008-1729S. J. RosenthalWalker v.Southeastern Pennsylvania

TransportationA. C. Lachowicz; D. J. McGravey; L. A.

Kavulich0032008-2449____________

McColgan v.Williams et al.______

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Burg v.Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation A

N. M. Dalessandro0062008-2535B. M. Ginsburg

Petrizzo v.Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportati

B. W. Smiley0072008-2680D. A. Pomo

Edmunds v.Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportatio

L. D. James0082008-2777M. F. Greenfield

Morman v.Schanzenbach et al.M. N. Hadgis; N. M. Dalessandro

0092008-2787M. F. GreenfieldWalker v.Southeastern Pennsylvania

TransportationC. B. Greenhall; L. D. James; R. K.

Ogrady0102008-2818A. M. Kroupa

Chestnut v.Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportati

T. C. Miley0112008-2886J. S. Lukomski

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K. J. Doyle; C. W. Sweeney III; M. P. Dumack

0132009-0113K. J. KellerMcKeever v.Liggins et al.

L. D. James0142009-0118A. R. Spirt

Kennedy et al. v.Southeastern Pennsylvania Transpor

M. S. Naythons0152009-0119T. D. Kenny

Eli v.Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Au

B. G. Kubisiak; S. J. Ross-Hyman; S. Kirby0162009-0136K. L. Gaynier

Murray v.Owens et al.B. Hatfield; C. M. Spalding-Daniels; R.

A. Steiger0172009-0218J. T. Warren

Smith v.Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation

W. G. Brown0182009-0238M. A. Palmieri

Stevens v.Southeastern Pennsylvaniatransportation

K. J. Doyle; Y. Koelsch0192009-0282T. F. Sacchetta

Kramer v.Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation

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Santiago v.McGinley______

0212009-0542K. P. ProudRushin v.Southeastern Pennsylvania

TransportationS. J. Ross-Hyman

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TransportatiC. M. Spalding-Daniels

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Pennsylvania TranL. S. Flocco

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v.Arco______

MUNICIPAL COURT

CIVIL LISTINGS

THU., FEBRUARY 25, 20212-TO BE ASSIGNED

9 A.M.1 Unifund Ccr, Llc v. Rodriguez

9:45 AM1 Erie Insurance Exchange A/s/o Michael A.

Brown v. Scott

10:30 A.M.1 Tanksley v. Cearc

11:15 AM1 S v. Philadelphia Lotus Llc

1:45 PM1 Midland Funding, Llc v. Knox2 Abc Bail Bonds, Inc. v. Marks3 Abc Bail Bonds, Inc. v. Hickson

3-TO BE ASSIGNED8:45 A.M.

1 Hughes v. Bradford2 Yy & J Llc v. Curby3 Inversiones Libe 71, Llc v. Smith4 Iraviv Investments, Llc v. Johnson5 Mb Sunny Day, Llc v. Jennings6 2121 Market St Assoc Lp v. Saland

9:30 A.M.1 Niedziela v. Hunt2 Noshay v. Darrisaw3 Alpha Capital Investments, Llc v. Watson4 Yakovlev v. Bowman5 Penn Properties Inc v. Young6 Totem Real Estate v. Valeriano

10:15 AM1 Cantrell Place Lp v. Edwards2 Mw Manor Lp v. James3 C & Z Home Llc v. Lin4 Assoc Park Towne Place v. Leardo


5 Assoc Park Towne Place v. Gomez6 One Water Street Associates v. Harris7 Weldon v. Powell

11 A.M.1 Philadelphia Lotus 03 Llc v. Daniels2 Cale9, Llc v. Green3 Pane v. Hudson4 Siu v. Whyte5 Llc v. Johnson6 Tal Shahar Llc v. Shired

12:45 P.M.1 Onyiaorah v. Smith2 Sgys St. Ives, Llc v. Kolker3 Ilca, Llc v. Mccoy4 408 West Chelten Llc v. Martinez5 Sgys St. Ives, Llc v. Lacy

1:30 P.M.1 3848 W Girard Llc v. Kee2 Ap Canterbury Court, Llc v. Rothwell3 Gail Court Lp v. Ibrahim4 Heritage Associates v. Graham5 Ap Canterbury Court, Llc v. Williams6 Zhongcai America Inc. v. Maxiethompson

2:15 PM1 Ouseph v. Ristick2 60th Street Corridor Mixed Use Llc v. Jenkins3 60th Street Corridor Lp v. Respes4 60th Street Corridor Lp v. Thomas5 Granovsky v. Woodard6 Khan v. Mitchell

4-TO BE ASSIGNED8:45 A.M.

1 Rsj Property Group Llc v. Tucker & All Occupants

11 A.M.1 Milyavsky v. Lockhart

12:45 P.M.1 Philadelphia Housing Authority v. Tyler2 Philadelphia Housing Authority v. Young3 Philadelphia Housing Authority As

Management Agent v. Ross4 Philadelphia Housing Authority As

Management Agent v. Johnson5 Philadelphia Housing Authority v. Harris

1:30 P.M.1 Philadelphia Housing Authority v. Brooks2 Philadelphia Housing Authority v. Brightman3 Philadelphia Housing Authority v. Hannibal4 Philadelphia Housing Authority As

Management Agent v. Watson5 Philadelphia Housing Authority As

Management Agent v. Lee

2:15 PM1 Philadelphia Housing Authority As

Management Agent v. Abel2 Philadelphia Housing Authority v. Baker3 Philadelphia Housing Authority As

Management Agent v. Mccray

5-TO BE ASSIGNED9:20 AM

1 Capital One Bank (usa), N.a. v. Artis2 Police And Fire Federal Credit Union v. Biggs3 Police And Fire Federal Credit Union v.

Jenkins4 Police And Fire Federal Credit Union v. King5 Police And Fire Federal Credit Union v.

Williams6 Police And Fire Federal Credit Union v.

Pinoski7 Police And Fire Federal Credit Union v.

Morris8 Police And Fire Federal Credit Union v.

Rodriguez9 Police And Fire Federal Credit Union v.

Estrada10 Police And Fire Federal Credit Union v.

Roberts

9:40 AM1 Capital One Bank (usa), N.a. v. Jackson

2 Police And Fire Federal Credit Union v. Smith3 Police And Fire Federal Credit Union v.

Caruso4 Police And Fire Federal Credit Union v.

Roberts5 Police And Fire Federal Credit Union v. Beck6 Police And Fire Federal Credit Union v.

White7 Police And Fire Federal Credit Union v.

Patton8 Police And Fire Federal Credit Union v.

Renfrow9 Police And Fire Federal Credit Union v.

Williams

10 A.M.1 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Rapone2 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Martinez3 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Maddox4 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Odrick5 Citadel Federal Credit Union v. Edwards6 Discover Bank v. Regalbuto7 Discover Bank v. Pitt-scott8 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Ali9 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Ruan10 Capital One Bank (usa), N.a. v. Rivera

10:20 AM1 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Garcia2 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Morris3 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Morales4 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Ibbetson5 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Brander6 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Atkinson7 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Dunn8 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Ramus9 Capital One Bank (usa), N.a. v. Schweibinz10 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Martino

10:40 AM1 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Alexander2 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Guo3 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Cardwell4 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Romano5 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Loux6 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Dietz7 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Clark8 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Purdie9 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Kelly10 Capital One Bank (usa), N.a. v. Luzincourt

11 A.M.1 Capital One Bank (usa), N.a. v. Reyes2 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Loranca3 Discover Bank v. Di Marko4 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Lee5 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Fields6 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v.

Rylessekou7 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Smith8 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Mcgovern9 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Potts10 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Schwan

11:20 AM1 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Andrews2 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Kaeo3 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Harris4 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Bee5 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Okeefe6 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Williams7 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v. Johnson8 Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc v.

Vishnevetsky9 Capital One Bank (usa), N.a. v. Platts10 Td Bank Usa, N.a., As Successor In Interest

To Tar v. Stevens

11:40 AM1 Capital One Bank (usa), N.a. v. Fitzgerald2 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Jones3 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Randall4 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Ford5 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Williams6 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Johnson7 Midland Credit Management Inc. v.

Moretsantiago

8 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Maisonet9 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Duran10 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Cuevas

1:20 PM1 Capital One Bank (usa), N.a. v. Griffins

1:40 PM1 Capital One Bank (usa), N.a. v. Perez Jr

2:00 P.M.1 Capital One Bank (usa), N.a. v. Johnson

2:20 PM1 Capital One Bank (usa), N.a. v. Jenkins

2:40 PM1 Capital One Bank (usa), N.a. v. Hauser

3:00 PM1 Midland Credit Management, Inc. v. Parrish2 Portfolio Recovery Associates Llc v. Poulson

6-TO BE ASSIGNED9 A.M.

1 Viaud v. Thomas2 Pca Acquisitions V, Llc v. Brown3 Jackson v. Gaudenzia, Inc4 Intelligent Staffing, Inc. v. Highlands

Mortgage, Llc

9:45 AM1 Discover Bank v. Santana

10:30 A.M.1 Daughtry v. Flut

1 P.M.1 Floyd v. Drytech Waterproofing Solutions2 Abc Bail Bonds, Inc. v. Mcbride3 Abc Bail Bonds, Inc. v. Garnett4 Abc Bail Bonds, Inc. v. Groover

COURT OF APPEALS

OPINIONS FILEDFEBRUARY 23, 2021

BY PORTER, J.USA v. Lorenzo Aguirre-Miron; 19-3134;

Because the District Court’s plain error does not upset a jury’s verdict, affects only sentenc-ing, and can be fixed on remand without taxing the District Court, we will exercise our discre-tion to cure the plain error.

PER CURIAMRamon Vasquez v. Trevor Wingard; 20-2536;

judgment of the district court affirmed.Justin Credico v. Krenitsky; 20-2005; judgment

of the district court affirmed.

BY PORTER, J.Richard Silverberg v. City of Philadelphia;

20-1257; judgment of the district court affirmed.

DISTRICT COURT

MEMORANDA AND ORDERS

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

BY ROBRENO, J. USA v. Hallinan et al; 16-0130; Because Linda

Hallinan does not have a superior interest in the Whetstone Note and she is not a bona fide purchaser for value of the Whetstone Note, the Court must deny her ancillary petition, clear-ing the way for the government to forfeit the Whetstone Note.

Great Lakes Insurance SE v. Raiders Retreat Realty Co., LLC; 19-4466; For the foregoing reasons, the Court will grant GLI’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings.

BY LEESON, JR, J.Harris v. Keystone Cement Co.; 19-1965; For

the reasons discussed above, the Court finds that there is no dispute as to any material fact in this case.

BY BARTLE, J.USA v. Azocar; 16-0137; Accordingly, the court

will deny the motion of defendant for compas-sionate release under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A).

BY PRATTER, J.USA v. Settles et al; 17-0121; For the rea-

sons discussed above, the Court grants Mr. McLaughlin’s motion for permission to amend his, directs the parties to submit appropriate supplemental declarations and evidence regard-ing his ineffectiveness claim, and stays his chal-lenge to his sentence under 924(c).

CIVIL ACTIONSThe defendant’s name appears

first, followed by the name of the plaintiff, the number, the nature of the suit and the name of plaintiff’s attorney.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021John Doe Subscriber Assigned Ip Address

173.49.149.217--Strike 3 Holdings, LLC; 21-00801; Fed. Question; P.B. Tucker.

John Doe Subscriber Assigned Ip Address 173.49.77.55--Strike 3 Holdings, LLC; 21-00802; Fed. Question; E.C. Robreno.

John Doe Subscriber Assigned Ip Address 173.59.120.48--Strike 3 Holdings, LLC; 21-00803; Fed. Question; C.M. Rufe.

John Doe Subscriber Assigned Ip Address 173.59.14.80--Strike 3 Holdings, LLC; 21-00804; Fed. Question; J.C. Joyner.

John Doe Subscriber Assigned Ip Address 71.162.141.242--Strike 3 Holdings, LLC; 21-00805; Fed. Question; T.J. Savage.

John Doe Subscriber Assigned Ip Address 71.185.51.65--Strike 3 Holdings, LLC; 21-00806; Fed. Question; C.D. Jones, II.

John Doe Subscriber Assigned Ip Address 71.244.105.112--Strike 3 Holdings, LLC; 21-00807; Fed. Question; J.R. Sanchez.

Boston Market Corporation--Samuel Savoy: Nadelle Gibson; 21-00811; Diversity; G.A. McHugh.

New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company--Lakeisha Flowers; 21-00812; Diversity; N.I.Q. Alejandro.

Cab Works LLC: Jeffrey Omara--Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Pension Fund; Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Health Benefit Plan; Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Educational Plan; 21-00813; Fed. Question; R.B. Surrick.

State Farm Fire and Casualty Company--Agnes Stridiron; 21-00814; Fed. Question; H. Bartle, III.

Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois--Patrick Deacon: Melissa Deacon; 21-00815; Diversity; G.A. McHugh.

Merck & Co., Inc.; Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp.--Shari Louise Miethe-McKay; 21-00816; Diversity; H. Bartle, III.

Dutton’s Mill Associates L.P., Inc.; Iceworks Skating Complex, Inc.--Michael Yocum-Davis; 21-00818; Fed. Question.

Mylife.Com, Inc.--Mark Holbrow; 21-00819; Diversity.

Hops Fogelsville Hotel--Sally Ernst; 21-00820; Fed. Question.

Morrison Sund PLLC--Henry Stursberg; 21-00825; Diversity; K.S. Marston.

Movement Mortgage LLC; Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc; Servicemac LLC--Maria F Jones; 21-00826; Fed. Question.

Montgomery County; City of Philadelphia--Raymond Gerard Frank; 21-00827; Fed. Question.

John Doe Subscriber Assigned Ip Address 71.175.227.105--Strike 3 Holdings, LLC; 21-00808; Fed. Question; J.F. Leeson, Jr.

John Doe Subscriber Assigned Ip Address 71.175.227.228--Strike 3 Holdings, LLC; 21-00809; Fed. Question; E.G. Smith.

John Doe Subscriber Assigned Ip Address 71.175.228.37--Strike 3 Holdings, LLC; 21-00810; Fed. Question; J.F. Leeson, Jr.

BANKRUPTCY COURT

PETITIONS FILEDFEBRUARY 23, 2021

(READING)

Chapter 7Robin M Garner, 615 E Mosser St, Apt 19,

Allentown, PA 18109 -- Robert H. Holber; United States Trustee; 21-10418; no summaries listed; L.E. Feldman, atty.; P.M. Mayer, B.J.

Kristin R Hudson, 23 Glenbrook Rd, Leola, PA 17540 -- Christine C. Shubert; United States Trustee; 21-10425; no summaries listed; E.A. Bartlow, atty.; P.M. Mayer, B.J.

Nydia E. Berdecia-Grauer, 2136 Butler Street, Easton, PA 18042 -- Lynn E. Feldman; United States Trustee; 21-10427; no summaries listed; S.J. Palopoli, III, atty.; P.M. Mayer, B.J.

Chapter 13John Maldonado, 1122 Wayne Street, Easton,

PA 18045 -- United States Trustee; 21-10423; no summaries listed; V. Rubino, atty.; P.M. Mayer, B.J.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

(PHILADELPHIA)

Chapter 7Howard A Stephens, 426 North 52nd Street,

Philadelphia, PA 19139 -- Robert H. Holber; United States Trustee; 21-10417; no summaries listed; B.J. Sadek, atty.; E.L. Frank, B.J.

Rodman P. Campbell, 4205 Franklin Court, Chester Springs, PA 19425 -- Christine C. Shubert; United States Trustee; 21-10422; no summaries listed; J.M. Adelstein, atty.; A.M. Chan, B.J.

Scott Krueger, 5327 Baynton St., Philadelphia, PA 19144 -- Robert H. Holber; United States Trustee; 21-10426; no summaries listed; P.M. Midzak, atty.; A.M. Chan, B.J.

Joseph H Coover, 526 Kenview Avenue, Kennett Square, PA 19348 -- Christine C. Shubert; United States Trustee; 21-10429; no summaries listed; R.J. Lohr, II, atty.; E.L. Frank, B.J.

Shunkor B Khimmat, 11249 Jeanes Place, Philadelphia, PA 19116 -- Robert H. Holber; United States Trustee; 21-10430; no summaries listed; V.A. Piontek, atty.; A.M. Chan, B.J.

Chapter 11VIP Pharmacy, Inc., 7737 New Falls Road,

Levittown, PA 19055 -- United States Trustee; 21-10428; no summaries listed; P.J. Winterhalter, atty.; E.L. Frank, B.J.

Chapter 13Calvin R. Snowden, Jr., 46 Brookside Road,

Erdenheim, PA 19038 -- United States Trustee; 21-10419; no summaries listed; W.D. Schroeder, Jr, atty.; A.M. Chan, B.J.

Martha L Sprangle, 12822 Cliffe Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19154 -- United States Trustee; 21-10420; no summaries listed; B.J. Sadek, atty.; E.L. Frank, B.J.

Norman Boyce, 6945 N. 15th Street, Apt. C#4, Philadelphia, PA 19126 -- United States Trustee; 21-10421; no summaries listed; J.M. Carbino, atty.; M.D. Coleman, B.J.

Brian McCue, 10 Canary Road, Levittown, PA 19057 -- United States Trustee; 21-10424; no summaries listed; B.J. Sadek, atty.; E.L. Frank, B.J.

To publish your Corporate Notices, call Jennifer McCullough at 215-557-2321, Email: [email protected]


Pursuant to Enforcement Rule 402(a), formal proceedings are open to the public, except as provided in Enforcement Rules 402(b) and 402(k).

***“Informal proceedings.” Proceedings that commence with the submission of a

complaint to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel or an investigation initiated by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. An informal proceeding includes all proceedings up to the filing of a petition for discipline. Informal proceedings are not open to the public.***

Rule 209. Complaints and Immunity.

(a) Complaints submitted to the Board or Disciplinary Counsel shall be confidential [unless the matter results in the filing of formal charges]. See [Rule 402(a)] Rule 402(e) (relating to access to disciplinary information and confidentiality). Unless and until formal charges are filed and the complainant is designated as a witness at the prehearing conference, or Disciplinary Counsel determines that the complaint contains exculpatory material, the complaint shall not be provided to the respondent-attorney. At or after the prehearing conference, the senior or experienced hearing committee member or the special master may enter a protective order on cause shown to prohibit disclosure of the complaint or parts of it to the public.

(b) Members of the Board, members of hearing committees, special masters, Disciplinary Counsel and staff shall be immune from civil suit for any conduct in the course of their official duties. All communications to the Board, a hearing committee, special master, or Disciplinary Counsel relating to misconduct by a respondent-attorney and all testimony given in a proceeding conducted pursuant to these rules shall be absolutely privileged and the person making the communication or giving the testimony shall be immune from civil suit based upon such communication or testimony. For purposes of this subdivision [(a)] (b), the staff of the Board shall be deemed to include conservators and sobriety, financial or practice monitors appointed pursuant to these rules or the rules of the Board.

[(b)] (c) Complaints against members of the Board involving alleged violations of the Disciplinary Rules or these rules shall be handled in the same manner as other complaints, except that if action is required by the Board, the Board shall notify the Supreme Court which shall appoint an Ad Hoc Disciplinary Board comprised of five former members of the Board who shall discharge the functions of the Board and have all the powers of the Board with respect to that one matter only.

[(c)] (d) Complaints against Disciplinary Counsel involving alleged violations of the Disciplinary Rules or these rules shall be submitted directly to the Board and assigned to a reviewing member of the Board for disposition.

Note: The provisions of [subdivision (a) of the] this rule recognize that the submission and receipt of complaints against attorneys, and the investigation, hearing, decision and disposition of such complaints, are all parts of a judicial proceeding conducted pursuant to the inherent power of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. The immunity from civil suit recognized to exist in [subsection (a)] subdivision (b) is that which exists for all participants in judicial proceedings under Pennsylvania law, so long as their statements and actions are pertinent, material and during the regular course of a proceeding.

***

Rule 402. Access to Disciplinary Information and Confidentiality.

*** (d) This rule shall not be construed to:

*** (4) Prevent Disciplinary Counsel or the Board from notifying the complainant of the disposition of a complaint, including the type of discipline imposed and any condition attached to the discipline.

(5) Prevent the Board from exercising its discretion to provide public access to a complaint or portions thereof, as the interests of justice may require. The affected parties shall be notified in advance of the intent to disclose otherwise confidential material.

(e) Subdivision (a) shall not be construed to provide public access to:

(1) the work product of the Board, Disciplinary Counsel, hearing committee members, or special masters;

(2) deliberations of a hearing committee, special master, the Board or the Court; [or]

(3) information subject to a protective order issued by the Board under subdivision (f); or

(4) a complaint submitted to the Board or Disciplinary Counsel.

***

Note: Under subdivision (a), a petition for discipline is part of a formal proceeding; therefore, the petition is open to the public and part of the public record. See Enforcement Rule 102(a) (definition of “Formal Proceedings”); Enforcement Rule 208(b)(1) (formal proceedings instituted by filing a petition for discipline). However, the proceeding and the petition do not become open to the public until an answer is filed or the time to file an answer expires without an answer being filed.

[Paragraph] Subsection (d)(2) is based on 18 Pa. C.S. 5108 (relating to compound ing). Otherwise Disciplinary Counsel may be in the anomalous position of violating Rule 8.4 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct.

Although subdivision (k) provides that a formal proceeding that becomes open to the public under subdivision (a) will subsequently be closed if it results in the imposition of private discipline or dismissal of all the charges, the closing of the proceeding cannot change the fact that the proceeding was open to the public for a period of time. Thus, subdivision (k) makes clear that the respondent-attorney may request that the record of the proceeding remain open to demonstrate that the charges were dismissed or only private discipline was imposed.

FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF PHILADELPHIA COUNTY_________________________________

President Judge Administrative OrderNo. 8 of 2021

_____________________________________________________________________________

In re: Objections to Nomination Petitions – Primary Election, May 18, 2021

ORDER

AND NOW, this 22 day of February, 2021, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that as required by 25 P.S. § 2937, any petition raising objections to Nomination Petitions of candidates for the May 18, 2021 Primary Election shall be filed, scheduled and disposed as follows:

(1) the Petition to Set Aside Nomination Petition (hereinafter “Petition”), substantially in the form set forth below, and Exhibits must be filed with the Office of Judicial Records (for-merly the “Prothonotary”) no later than 5:00 PM on March 16, 2021. The Order to Show Cause and the Proposed Order will be generated by the Court’s case management system and the Petitioner need not file either document with the Petition.

(2) The Petition shall specify objections to individual signature lines in nomination petitions and these shall be set forth in an Excel or other similar spreadsheet format. Objector may use the downloadable spreadsheet provided on the Court’s website at: www.courts.phila.gov/forms. Spreadsheet columns shall include, for each challenged signature line: page number, line number, county, and the reason or reasons for each challenge. The spreadsheet shall designate the grounds for challenge by codes, as follows:

NR = Not RegisteredNRA = Not Registered at Address NRDS = Not Registered on Date Signed OC = Out of CountyIll = IllegibleLIO = Line Information Omitted DUP = DuplicateIHA = Line Information in Hand of AnotherN/I = Nickname/InitialPRI = Printed SignatureDCA = Defective Circulator StatementOther = Any ground for objection not listed above

(3) The Petition shall clearly state the number of signature lines challenged as well as the total number of completed signature lines on the face of the nomination petitions or papers. Any other challenges, e.g., to circulator affidavits, candidate affidavits, etc., must be clearly and separately stated in the Petition.

(4) The Office of Judicial Records will be open on March 16, 2021 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Petitions raising Objections to Nomination Petitions must be filed no later than 5:00 PM. The Petitions must be electronically filed at: https://fjdefile.phila.gov/. However, Petitioners who are unable to file their Petitions electronically may file in-person in Room 296 City Hall, but since City Hall is closed to the public, Petitioners must make an appointment by emailing the Office of Judicial Records at: [email protected]. No one will be admitted without an appointment. All appointments must take place no later than 5:00 PM on March 16, 2021.

(5) Once the Petition has been filed with the Office of Judicial Records, an Order to Show Cause shall be issued scheduling a hearing date for March 19, 2021. The Order to Show Cause shall be in the format attached below.

(6) A copy of the Petition and Order to Show Cause must be served by the Petitioner on the Philadelphia County Board of Elections, Room 142 City Hall, Philadelphia, PA no later than March 16, 2021 by 5:00 PM.

(7) A copy of the Petition and Order to Show Cause must be served by the Petitioner on the Candidate no later than March 18, 2021 at 4:00 PM. Service may be accomplished by any of the below methods:

(i) personal service on the Candidate;

(ii) personal service on any adult person at the Candidate’s residence address as shown on the Candidate’s affidavit; or

(iii) by delivery by nationally recognized overnight service to the Can-didate’s residence address shown as the Candidate’s affidavit provided that:

(A) delivery is attempted before March 18, 2021, at 4 pm, and

(B) the package be sent with instructions to leave the Service Packet at said address if no one answers the door.

(8) The petitioner shall file before the hearing or bring at the hearing an Affidavit of Service indicating the date and time of service of the Petition and of the Order to Show Cause. The Affidavit of Service shall be in the format attached below;

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(9) The Court may reschedule the hearing for good cause, including inability to serve the petition or Order to Show Cause. The hearing must be concluded and a final order issued no later than March 31, 2021. The final order shall be in the format attached below;

(10) The Honorable Joshua Roberts is assigned to preside over Challenges to Nominating Petitions on Friday, March 19, and continue if necessary on Monday, March 22, Tuesday, March 23, and Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Hearings will take place remotely through Zoom. The Court will provide counsel with information to access the Zoom Court Room. Counsel shall be responsible for their witnesses’ access into the Court Room. The proceed-ings will be broadcast live via YouTube for public access.

(11) Copies of the forms referenced in this Order shall be available on the Court’s website at www.courts.phila.gov/forms.

This Administrative Order shall become effective immediately. The original Administrative Order shall be filed with the Office of Judicial Records in a docket maintained for Administrative Orders issued by the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, and copies shall be submitted to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, and to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publica-tion in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Copies of the Administrative Order will be provided to American Lawyer Media, The Legal Intelligencer, Jenkins Memorial Library and the Law Library for the First Judicial District, and shall be posted on the website of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania: http://courts.phila.gov.

BY THE COURT:

/s/ Idee C. Fo ________________________________ HONORABLE IDEE C. FOX President Judge, Court of Common Pleas

IN RE: NOMINATION PETITION OF : COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : PHILADELPHIA COUNTY : ELECTION MATTER _______________________________________ : MARCH TERM, 2021

CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE OF : No.

PETITION TO SET ASIDE NOMINATION PETITION

The Petitioner, by and through counsel, respectfully avers that:

1. The Petitioner, ___________________________ , is a duly qualified elector, lives at ___

_____________________, Philadelphia, PA, and is registered in the above Ward and Division.

2. The respondent is the above referenced Candidate for the stated position.

3. On , 20 , the above captioned Candidate filed a Nomination Petition for the Office ________________________________________ for the Party. A copy of the Nominating Petition is attached as Exhibit “A”.

4. For the reasons set forth in greater detail in the attached Exhibit “B”, in the Candidate’s Nomination Petition is improperly drawn, fails to contain the required number of prop-erly ascribed signatures, and/or was improperly filed.

5. The Nomination Petition is defective as a matter of law and fails to conform to the requirements of the Election Code because

6. Petitioner respectfully reserves the right to add such additional objections as are appropri-ate at the time of hearing.

WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays this Honorable Court to issue a Rule upon the Candidate and upon the Philadelphia County Board of Elections to show cause why the Nomination Petition should not be set aside and the Candidate’s name not be placed on the ballot.

____________________________________ Petitioner/Attorney for Petitioner

VERIFICATION

I, , hereby verify that the facts contained in the within Petition are true and correct to the best of my knowledge or information and belief.

I understand that the statements made herein are made subject to the provisions of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.

Date: _______________________ __________________________________ PETITIONER/COUNSEL

FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIACourt of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County

In Re : Election MatterNomination Petition of : : MARCH TERM, 2021________________________________ : As Candidate for Office of : : NO. ________

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

AND NOW, this ________ day of __________, 2021, upon consideration of the Petition to Set Aside Nomination Petition filed on ______________________, it is hereby ordered that:

(1) A rule is issued upon the Philadelphia County Board of Elections and the Candidate-Respondent, _________________________________, to show cause why the above-referenced Nomination Petition should not be set aside and/or why the name of the Candidate-Respondent should not be removed from the ballot as a candidate in the City of Philadelphia for the

__________________________Party Nomination for ___________________________; (Democratic/Republican/Other) (Office sought by Nominee)

(2) A hearing shall be held the 19th day of March, 2021, at 9:30 AM. The hearing will take place remotely through Zoom. The Court will provide counsel with information to access the Zoom Court Room. Counsel shall be responsible for their witnesses’ access into the Court Room;

(3) A copy of this Order to Show Cause, Petition and attachments must be served by the Petitioner on the Philadelphia County Board of Elections, Room 142 City Hall, Philadelphia, PA no later than March 16, 2021 by 5:00 PM.

(4) A copy of this Order to Show Cause, Petition and attachments must be served by the Petitioner on the Candidate within 48 hours of the filing date and time, but no later than March 18, 2021 at 4:00 PM. In addition, Petitioner must provide a digital version of the objections in spreadsheet format together with a key to the codes used in the spreadsheet, either by electronic mail or by on a digital media device (USB Flash drive or Memory stick). Service shall be accomplished as provided in Section 7 of President Judge Administrative Order No. 8 of 2021, issued February 17, 2021, and an Affidavit of Service must be filed on or before the hearing date.

(5) If signature line challenges are at issue:

(a) the Objector shall immediately arrange to meet with Candidate or Candidate’s repre-sentative to review before the hearing each and every challenged signature line. Objector and Candidate shall file a stipulation of the parties that identifies:

(i) the total number of completed signature lines submitted;

(ii) the total number of uncontested signature lines submitted;

(iii) the total number of signature lines challenged;

(iv) each and every signature line to which there is an objection, identified by page number and line number, and the basis for the objection;

(v) each and every signature line to be stricken as invalid or for which an objection is to be withdrawn, identified by page number and line number, if the parties can reach such a stipulation.

(b) The Candidate shall file a list of all signature lines, identified by page number and line number, that are facially defective and that Candidate intends to rehabilitate. Candidate shall also state the manner in which Candidate intends to rehabilitate the signature lines.

(6) The Objector and Cand ida te shall each file a list of all witnesses to be called at the hearing and the curriculum vitae and expert reports of all expert witnesses. Any witness not identified shall be precluded from testifying except for good cause shown.

(7) Objector and Candidate must each file a memorandum of law in support of their respective positions no later than the day before the scheduled hearing, unless otherwise approved by the hearing judge.

BY THE COURT:

____________________________________ HONORABLE IDEE C. FOX President Judge, Court of Common Pleas



AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE

I, _______________________________, hereby certify that I have served a copy of the pleadings as follows:

(1) Petition to Set Aside Nomination Petition and Order to Show Cause on __________________________ , an employee of the County Board of Elections on March___, at ______ AM/PM electronically at:___________________________or at the following location:

_____________________________________________________________________________

(2) Petition to Set Aside Nomination Petition and Order to Show Cause on Respondent, _____________________________ on March ___, 2021 at ______ AM/PM electronically at:___________________________

or at the following location: _____________________________________________________________________________ I verify that the facts contained herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge or information and belief.

I understand that the statements made herein are made subject to the provisions of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.

Date: ______________________ ____________________________________






FINAL ORDER

AND NOW, this day of , 2021, upon consideration of the Petition to Set Aside Nomination Petition filed on ___________, 2021, after a hearing held thereon, and upon consideration of the evidence and/or legal arguments presented, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that:

Upon consideration of the objections and testimony, the Court finds that:

the Nomination Petition is defective. The Candidate’s name shall be removed from the Ballot.

the Nomination Petition does not contain a sufficient number of genuine signa-tures of electors entitled to sign. The Candidate’s name shall be removed from the Ballot.

the Nomination Petition was not filed by persons entitled to file the same. The

Candidate’s name shall be removed from the Ballot.

The objections to the Nominating Petition are withdrawn by the Petitioner. The Candidate’s name shall remain on the Ballot.

Upon consideration of the objections and testimony, the Court denies the objections and directs the County Board of Elections to accept the Nomination Petition. The Candidate’s name shall remain on the Ballot.

BY THE COURT:

____________________________________

SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIADOMESTIC RELATIONS PROCEDURAL RULES COMMITTEE

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING

Proposed amendment of Pa.R.C.P. No. 1915.11

The Domestic Relations Procedural Rules Committee is planning to propose to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania an amendment to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1915.11 for the reasons set forth in the accompanying publication report. Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. No 103(a)(1), the proposal is being republished in the Pennsylvania Bulletin for comments, suggestions, or objections prior to submission to the Supreme Court.

Any reports, notes, or comments in the proposal have been inserted by the Committee for the convenience of those using the rules. They neither will constitute a part of the rules nor will be officially adopted by the Supreme Court.

Additions to the text of the proposal are bolded and underlined; deletions to the text are bolded and bracketed.

The Committee invites all interested persons to submit comments, suggestions, or objec-tions in writing to:

Bruce J. Ferguson, CounselDomestic Relations Procedural Rules Committee

Supreme Court of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Judicial Center

PO Box 62635Harrisburg, PA 17106-2635

Fax: [email protected]

All communications in reference to the proposal should be received by May 14, 2021. E-mail is the preferred method for submitting comments, suggestions, or objections; any e-mailed submission need not be reproduced and resubmitted via mail. The Committee will acknowledge receipt of all submissions.

By the Domestic Relations Procedural Rules Committee

The Honorable Daniel J. CliffordChair


RULE PROPOSAL 178 - Republication

[Rule 1915.11. Appointment of Attorney for Child. Interview of Child. Attendance of Child at Hearing or Conference.

(a) The court may on its own motion, or the motion of a party, appoint an attorney to represent the child in the action. Counsel for the child shall represent the child’s

legal interests and zealously represent the child as any other client in an attorney-client relationship. Counsel for the child shall not perform the role of a guardian ad litem or best interests attorney. The court may assess the cost of the child’s attorney upon the parties in such proportions as the court deems appropriate or as otherwise provided by law. The order appointing an attorney to represent the child shall be in substantially the form set forth in Pa.R.C.P. No. 1915.19.

(b) The court may interview a child, whether or not the child is the subject of the action, in open court or in chambers. The interview shall be conducted in the presence of the attorneys and, if permitted by the court, the parties. The attorneys shall have the right to interview the child under the supervision of the court. The interview shall be part of the record.

(c) Unless otherwise directed by the court, the child who is the subject of the action shall not be required to attend a hearing before the court or a conference.

Note: A party may bring a child to a conference or hearing but, in the absence of an order of court, is not required to do so.]

Rule 1915.11. Attorney Appointment for Child. Child Interview. Child Attending Proceedings

(a) Attorney Appointment for Child.

(1) Upon its own motion or a motion of a party, the court may appoint an attorney to represent a child, who is the subject of the action.

(2) The court’s order appointing the child’s attorney, as set forth in Pa.R.C.P. No. 1915.19, may apportion to the parties the reason-able cost of the child’s attorney.

(3) The child’s attorney:

(i) shall represent the child’s legal interest;

(ii) shall zealously represent the child as any other client in an attorney-client relationship; and

(iii) shall not act as the child’s guardian ad litem or best interest attorney.

Note: See Pa.R.C.P. No. 1915.11-2 for the appointment of a guardian ad litem.

(b) Child Interview.

(1) The court may interview a child in open court or in chambers.

(2) The court shall conduct the child’s interview on the record.

(3) A party’s attorney or, if permitted by the court, a party may observe the interview.

(4) As part of the interview process, the court shall permit either:

(i) a party’s attorney to question the child under the court’s supervision; or

(ii) a party’s attorney or a self-represented party to submit to the court written questions, which the court may include in its interview.

(c) Child Attending Proceedings. Unless ordered by the court or otherwise compelled to testify on the record, a child’s attendance at a conference, hearing, or trial is not required.

[Explanatory ]Comment — 1991

[Rule]Pa.R.C.P. No. 1915.15([b]c) provides a form of order to appear at a conference or hearing in [an action for custody, partial custody or visitation of minor children. Prior to its recent amendment, the form required that one or more children who are the subject of the action attend the hearing or conference]a custody action.

However, the presence of a child in court is not always necessary or desirable. The experi-ence may be traumatic and disruptive. Consequently, the child should not be required to attend a hearing or conference in every case. When the presence of a child is required and the custodial party does not voluntarily bring the child, the court may issue an order for the child’s attendance.

Subdivision (c) has been added to [Rule]Pa.R.C.P. No. 1915.11 to provide that, in the absence of an order of court, a child who is the subject of the action need not be brought to a confer-ence or a hearing before the court. The form of order to appear provided by [Rule]Pa.R.C.P. No. 1915.15(([b]c) has been revised to implement this policy.

Comment — 2021

Although the rule states that a child is not required to attend a conference, hearing, or trial, the terminology used by a judicial district may vary for these court proceedings. The rule’s intent is to limit the child’s participation to only those proceedings in which the child will actively participate as a witness or the court’s interview.


PUBLICATION REPORT - REPUBLICATION

RULE PROPOSAL 178

The Domestic Relations Procedural Rules Committee (Committee) is proposing an amendment to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1915.11. This rule addresses the appointment of an attorney for a child




in a custody case, the child interview by the court, and a child attending various court proceedings. The Committee previously published the Rule Proposal at 50 Pa.B. 3834 (August 1, 2020). After receiving comments, the Committee revised the proposal and is republishing the Rule Proposal for additional comments.

The republished Rule Proposal address the comments, including those suggesting that permitting a parent into the court’s interview could be problematic, and that many judges incorpo-rate a party into the process by allowing the self-represented parent to provide written questions to the judge for inclusion into the child’s interview in lieu of directly questioning the child. The Committee has adopted this practice into the Rule Proposal.

Other changes from the first publication include clarifying that the court may interview a child, which includes the subject child or any other child testifying in the action, in open court or in chambers. The court’s interview is on the record. Subdivision (c) is rewritten to clarify that a child should only participate in proceedings in which the child will actually testify or participate in the court’s interview. The intent is to eliminate a parent needlessly bringing the child to every proceeding.

Finally, the rule is rewritten in its entirety and is in an outline format. As part of the rewrite, the Committee proposes deleting the Note following the rule text as it is confusing and could be interpreted to conflict with subdivision (c).

Accordingly, the Committee invites all comments, objections, concerns, and suggestions regarding this proposed rulemaking.


NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING

Proposed amendments of Pa.R.C.P. No. 1901, 1901.3, 1910.11, 1910.12, 1915.4-2, 1915.4-3, 1920.1, 1920.31, 1920.33, 1920.42, 1920.45, 1920.46, 1920.51, 1920.53, 1920.54, 1920.55-1, 1920.55-2, 1920.55-3, 1920.61, 1920.74, 1920.91, 1930.7, and 1931

The Domestic Relations Procedural Rules Committee is planning to propose to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania amendments to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1901, 1901.3, 1910.11, 1910.12, 1915.4-2, 1915.4-3, 1920.1, 1920.31, 1920.33, 1920.42, 1920.45, 1920.46, 1920.51, 1920.53, 1920.54, 1920.55-1, 1920.55-2, 1920.55-3, 1920.61, 1920.74, 1920.91, 1930.7, and 1931 for the reasons set forth in the accompanying publication report. Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. No 103(a)(1), the proposal is being published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin for comments, suggestions, or objections prior to sub-mission to the Supreme Court.

Any reports, notes, or comments in the proposal have been inserted by the Committee for the convenience of those using the rules. They neither will constitute a part of the rules nor will be officially adopted by the Supreme Court.

Additions to the text of the proposal are bolded and underlined; deletions to the text are bolded and bracketed.

The Committee invites all interested persons to submit comments, suggestions, or objec-tions in writing to:

Bruce J. Ferguson, CounselDomestic Relations Procedural Rules Committee

Supreme Court of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Judicial Center

PO Box 62635Harrisburg, PA 17106-2635

Fax: [email protected]

All communications in reference to the proposal should be received by May 14, 2021. E-mail is the preferred method for submitting comments, suggestions, or objections; any e-mailed submission need not be reproduced and resubmitted via mail. The Committee will acknowledge receipt of all submissions.

By the Domestic Relations Procedural Rules Committee

The Honorable Daniel J. CliffordChair


RULE PROPOSAL 183 Rule 1901. Definitions[.]

As used in this chapter:

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[Master for Emergency Relief — means an attorney, admitted to the practice of law by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and appointed pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 6110(e), to hear petitions for emergency protection from abuse.]

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Rule 1901.3. Commencement of Action[.]

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), [an action shall be commenced]a plain-tiff shall commence an action by presenting to the court or filing with the prothonotary a petition

setting forth the alleged abuse by the defendant. The petition shall be substantially in the form set forth in [Rule]Pa.R.C.P. No. 1905(b) and shall have as its first page the Notice of Hearing and Order set forth in [Rule]Pa.R.C.P. No. 1905(a).

(b) An action may be commenced by filing with the prothonotary a certified copy of

an emergency order entered pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.[A.] § 6110, including orders issued by [masters for emergency relief]a hearing officer.

(c) Any fees associated with this action shall not be charged to the plaintiff. (d) The [master for emergency relief]hearing officer shall follow the procedures

set forth in the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure Governing Actions and Proceedings Before Magisterial District Judges for emergency relief under the Protection From Abuse Act.

Note: See Pa.R.C.P. No. 1930.1(b). This rule may require attorneys or unrepresented parties to file confidential documents and documents containing confidential information that are subject to the Case Records Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania. Rule 1910.11. Office Conference. Subsequent Proceedings. Order[.]

(a) Office Conference.

(1) A conference officer shall conduct the office conference. (2) A lawyer serving as a conference officer employed by, or under

contract with, a judicial district or appointed by the court shall not practice family law before a conference officer, hearing officer[, per-manent or standing master], or judge of the same judicial district.

Note: Conference officers preside at office conferences under Pa.R.C.P. No. 1910.11.

Hearing officers preside at hearings under Pa.R.C.P. No. 1910.12. The appointment of [masters]a hearing officer to hear actions in divorce or for annulment of marriage is authorized by Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.51.

* * *Rule 1910.12. Office Conference. Hearing. Record. Exceptions. Order[.]

(a) Office Conference. There shall be an office conference as provided by [Rule]Pa.R.C.P. No. 1910.11(a) through (d). The provisions of [Rule]Pa.R.C.P. No. 1910.11(d)(3) and (4) regarding income information apply in cases proceeding pursuant to [Rule]Pa.R.C.P. No. 1910.12.

(b) Conference Conclusion.

(1) At the conclusion of a conference attended by both parties, if an agree-ment for support has not been reached, and the conference and hear-ing are not scheduled on the same day, the court, without hearing the parties, shall enter an interim order calculated in accordance with the guidelines and substantially in the form set forth in [Rule]Pa.R.C.P. No. 1910.27(e), and the parties shall be given notice of the date, time and place of a hearing. A record hearing shall be conducted by a hear-ing officer who must be a lawyer.

(2) If either party, having been properly served, fails to attend the confer-

ence, the court may enter an interim order calculated in accordance with the guidelines and substantially in the form set forth in [Rule]Pa.R.C.P. No. 1910.27(e). Within [twenty]20 days after the date of receipt or the date of mailing of the interim order, whichever occurs first, either party may demand a hearing before a hearing officer. If no hearing is requested, the order shall become final.

(3) Any lawyer serving as a hearing officer employed by, or under contract

with, a judicial district or appointed by the court shall not practice family law before a conference officer, hearing officer[, permanent or standing master], or judge of the same judicial district.

Note: Conference officers preside at office conferences under [Rule]Pa.R.C.P. No.

1910.11. Hearing officers preside at hearings under [Rule]Pa.R.C.P. No. 1910.12. The appointment of [masters]a hearing officer to hear actions in divorce or for annulment of marriage is authorized by [Rule]Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.51.

(c) Separate Listing.

(1) Except as provided in subdivision (c)(2), promptly after the confer-ence’s conclusion[ of the conference], a party may move the court for a separate listing of the hearing [where]if:

(i) there are complex questions of law, fact or both; [or] (ii) the hearing will be protracted; or (iii) the orderly administration of justice requires that the hear-

ing be listed separately.

(2) [Where]When the conference and hearing are scheduled on the same day, all requests for separate listing [must]shall be presented to the court at least seven days prior to the scheduled court date.

(3) If the motion for separate listing is granted, discovery shall be avail-

able in accordance with [Rule]Pa.R.C.P. No. 4001 [et seq]et seq.

Note: The rule relating to discovery in domestic relations matters generally is [Rule]Pa.R.C.P. No. 1930.5.

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Rule 1915.4-2. Partial Custody. Office Conference. Hearing Record. Exceptions. Order[.]

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(b) Hearing.

(1) The hearing shall be conducted by a hearing officer who must be a

lawyer, and a record shall be made of the testimony. A hearing officer who is a lawyer employed by, or under contract with, a judicial district or appointed by the court shall not practice family law before a con-ference officer, hearing officer[, permanent or standing master], or judge of the same judicial district.

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Rule 1915.4-3. Non-Record Proceedings. Trials[.]

(a) Non-Record Proceedings. In judicial districts utilizing an initial non-record pro-ceeding, i.e., office conference, if an agreement is not finalized by the conclusion of the proceeding, the conference officer shall promptly notify the court that the matter should be listed for trial. A lawyer employed by, or under contract with, a judicial district or appointed by the court to serve as a conference officer to preside over a non-record proceeding shall not practice family law before a conference officer, hearing officer[, permanent or standing master], or judge of the same judicial district.

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Rule 1920.1. Definitions. Conformity to Civil Action[.]

(a) As used in this chapter[,]:

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‘‘divorce,’’ divorce from the bonds of matrimony or dissolution of a civil union;

“hearing officer,” shall have the same meaning as “master” as that term is used in the Divorce Code, 23 Pa.C.S. §§ 3101, et seq.

‘‘marital property rights’’ means those rights created solely by Section 3501 of the Divorce Code; and

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Rule 1920.31. Joinder of Related Claims. Ancillary Claims. Alimony. Counsel Fees. Costs and Expenses[.]

(a) Ancillary Claims.

(1) If a party has raised a claim for alimony, counsel fees, or costs and expenses, the parties shall file a true copy of the most recent federal income tax return, pay stubs for the preceding six months, a completed Income Statement in the form required by Pa.R.C.P. No. 1910.27(c)(1), and a completed Expense Statement in the form required by Pa.R.C.P. No. 1910.27(c)(2)(B).

(i) A party may not file a motion for the appointment of a [master]hearing officer or a request for court action regarding alimony, counsel fees, or costs and expenses until at least 30 days following the filing of that party’s tax returns, Income Statement, and Expense Statement.

(ii) The other party shall file the tax returns, Income Statement, and Expense Statement within 20 days of service of the moving party’s documents.

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(b) Alimony.

(1) Orders for alimony may be enforced as provided by the rules gov-erning actions for support and divorce, and in the Divorce Code.

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Rule 1920.33. Joinder of Related Claims. Equitable Division. Enforcement[.]

(a) If a pleading or petition raises a claim for equitable division of marital property under Section 3502 of the Divorce Code, the parties shall file and serve on the other party an inven-tory, which shall include the information in subdivisions [(1) through (3)](a)(3)(i)-(iii), and shall be substantially in the form set forth in Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.75.

(1) Within 20 days of service of the moving party’s inventory, the non-moving party shall file an inventory.

(2) A party may not file a motion for the appointment of a [master]hear-ing officer or a request for court action regarding equitable division until at least 30 days following the filing of that party’s inventory.

Note: See Pa.R.C.P. No. 1930.1(b). This rule may require attorneys or unrepresented parties to file confidential documents and documents containing confidential information that are subject to the Case Records Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania.

(3) The inventory shall set forth as of the date of separation:

([1]i) a specific description of the marital assets, which either or both parties have a legal or equitable interest, individually or jointly with another person, the name of the co-owners, if applicable, and the marital liabilities, which either party incurred individually or jointly with another person, and the name of any co-debtors, if applicable;

([2]ii) a specific description of the assets or liabilities claimed to be non-marital and the basis for such claim; and

([3]iii) the estimated value of the marital and non-marital assets and the amount due for each marital and non-marital liability.

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Rule 1920.42. Obtaining Divorce Decrees Under Section 3301(c) or Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code. Affidavits and Counter-affidavits. Requirements of the Affidavit of Consent. Ancillary Claims. Orders Approving Grounds for Divorce. Notice of Intention to File the Praecipe to Transmit Record. Praecipe to Transmit Record[.]

(a) Obtaining a divorce decree under Section 3301(c)(1) of the Divorce Code.

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(3) After the court enters an order approving grounds for divorce, a party may request, consistent with the judicial district’s local rules and pro-cedures, that the court either hears the ancillary claims or appoints a [master]hearing officer to hear the ancillary claims as outlined in Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.51.

Note: See Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.74 for the Motion for Appointment of [Master]

Hearing Officer.

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(b) Obtaining a divorce decree under Section 3301(c)(2) of the Divorce Code.

(1) If a party has filed a complaint requesting a divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown and a party has been convicted of a personal injury crime against his or her spouse, the court shall enter a decree in divorce after:

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(iii) the filed affidavits and a blank Counter-Affidavit under Section 3301(c)(2) of the Divorce Code have been served on the other party consistent with Pa.R.C.P. No. 1930.4, and the other party has admitted or failed to deny the averments in the Affidavit to Establish Presumption of Consent under Section 3301(c)(2) of the Divorce Code;

(A) If a party files a Counter-Affidavit under Section

3301(c)(2) of the Divorce Code denying an aver-ment in the Affidavit to Establish Presumption of Consent under Section 3301(c)(2) of the Divorce Code, either party may present a motion request-ing the court resolve the issue.

(B) After presentation of the motion in subdivision

(A), the court may hear the testimony or, con-sistent with Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.51(a)(1)(ii)(D), appoint a [master]hearing officer to hear the testimony and to issue a report and recommenda-tion.

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Note: See Pa. R.C.P. No. 1920.74 for the Motion for Appointment of [Master]

Hearing Officer.

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(c) Obtaining a divorce decree under Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.

(1) If a party has filed a complaint requesting a divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown and the requisite separation period has elapsed, the court shall enter a decree in divorce after:

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(iii) the filed affidavit and a blank Counter-Affidavit under Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code have been served on the other party consistent with Pa.R.C.P. No. 1930.4, and the other party has admitted or failed to deny the averments in the Affidavit under Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code;

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(B) After presentation of the motion in subdivision (A), the court may hear the testimony or, consistent with Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.51(a)(1)(ii)(D), appoint a [master]hearing officer to hear the testimony and to issue a report and recommendation.

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Note: See Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.74 for the Motion for Appointment of [Master]

Hearing Officer.

* * *Rule 1920.45. Counseling[.]

* * *(d) If the court has referred a divorce action to a [master]hearing officer and a

party requests counseling pursuant to the Divorce Code, without leave of court, the [master]hear-ing officer may require counseling and continue the hearing pending the counselor’s report.

* * *Rule 1920.46. Affidavit of Non-Military Service[.]

If the defendant fails to appear in the action, the plaintiff shall file an affidavit regarding military service with the motion for appointment of a [master]hearing officer, prior to a trial by the court, or with the plaintiff’s affidavit required by Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.42(b)(1)(ii) and (c)(1)(ii).

* * *Rule 1920.51. Hearing by the Court. Appointment of [Master]Hearing Officer. Notice of Hearing[.]

(a) In an action of divorce or annulment:

(1) the court may:

(i) hear the testimony; or (ii) upon motion of a party or of the court, appoint a [master]

hearing officer:

* * *(2) the court shall not appoint a [master]hearing officer:

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Note: Section 3321 of the Divorce Code prohibits the appointment of a [master]hearing officer as to the claims of custody and paternity. However, as set forth in Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.91(3), the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania suspended Section 3321 insofar as that section pro-hibits the appointment of [masters]a hearing officer in partial physical custody cases.

(3) The Motion for the Appointment of a [Master]Hearing Officer and the order shall be substantially in the form prescribed by Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.74. The order appointing the [master]hearing officer shall specify the issues or ancillary claims that are referred to the [master]hearing officer.

(4) A permanent or standing [master]hearing officer employed by or

under contract with a judicial district or appointed by the court shall not practice family law before a conference officer, hearing officer, permanent or standing [master]hearing officer, or judge of the same judicial district.

Note: Conference officers preside at office conferences under Pa.R.C.P. No. 1910.11.

Hearing officers preside at hearings under Pa.R.C.P. No. 1910.12. The appointment of [master]hearing officer to hear actions in divorce or annulment is authorized by Section 3321 of the Divorce Code.

(b) Written notice of the hearing shall be given to each attorney of record by the [master]hearing officer. If a [master]hearing officer has not been appointed, the prothonotary, clerk, or other officer designated by the court shall give the notice.

(c) If no attorney has appeared of record for a party, notice of the hearing shall be given to the party by the [master]hearing officer, or if a [master]hearing officer has not been appointed, by the prothonotary, clerk, or other officer designated by the court, as follows:

* * *Rule 1920.53. Hearing by [Master]Hearing Officer. Report[.]

In an action for divorce or annulment that has been referred to a [master]hearing officer, the [master’s]hearing officer’s report and recommendation shall include findings of fact, conclu-sions of law, and a recommended disposition of the case or issue.

(a) The findings of fact shall include, as appropriate for the circumstances and issues before the [master]hearing officer:

(1) the method and date of service of process; (2) the manner and date of service of the notice of the [master’s]hear-

ing officer’s hearing or the [master’s]hearing officer’s efforts to notify the parties;

* * *

(b) The conclusions of law shall include a discussion of the law as it relates to the facts, as well as the legal conclusions reached by the [master]hearing officer.

(c) If a divorce or an annulment is recommended, the [master]hearing officer shall attach a proposed decree to the report and recommendation. Rule 1920.54. Hearing by [Master]Hearing Officer. Report. Related Claims[.]

(a) If claims for counsel fees and costs and expenses have been referred to a [mas-ter]hearing officer pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.51(a), the [master’s]hearing officer’s report shall contain a separate section captioned “Counsel Fees and Costs and Expenses”. The report may be in a narrative form stating the reasons for the recommendation and shall include a proposed order stating:

* * *(b) If a claim for alimony has been referred to a [master]hearing officer, the report

shall contain a separate action captioned “Alimony.” The report shall conform to the requirements of subdivision (a) and, in addition, shall set forth:

* * *(c) If a claim for the determination and distribution of existing property rights and

interests between the parties has been referred to a [master]hearing officer, the report shall contain a separate section captioned “Division of Property.” The section shall be divided into two parts[,]:

* * *Rule 1920.55-1. Alternative Hearing Procedures for Matters Referred to a [Master]Hearing Officer[.]

(a) Matters referred to a [master]hearing officer for hearing shall proceed as pre-scribed by Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.55-2 unless the court by local rule adopts the alternative procedure of Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.55-3.

(b) The president judge or the administrative judge of Family Division of each county shall certify that all divorce proceedings which are referred to a [master]hearing officer in that county are conducted in accordance with either Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.55-2 or Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.55-3. The certification shall be filed with the Domestic Relations Procedural Rules Committee and shall be substantially in the following form:

I hereby certify that __________ County conducts its divorce proceedings that are referred to a [master]hearing officer in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. No. __________.

____________________________________(PRESIDENT JUDGE)(ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE)

* * *Rule 1920.55-2. [Master’s]Hearing Officer’s Report. Notice. Exceptions. Final Decree[.]

(a) After conclusion of the hearing, the [master]hearing officer shall:

(1) file the record and the report within:

(i) twenty days in uncontested actions; or[;] (ii) thirty days from the last to occur of the receipt of the

transcript by the [master]hearing officer or close of the record in contested actions; and

(2) immediately serve upon counsel for each party, or, if unrepresented,

upon the party, a copy of the report and recommendation and writ-ten notice of the right to file exceptions.

(b) Within [twenty]20 days of the date of receipt or the date of mailing of the

[master’s]hearing officer’s report and recommendation, whichever occurs first, any party may file exceptions to the report or any part thereof, to rulings on objections to evidence, to statements or findings of fact, to conclusions of law, or to any other matters occurring during the hearing. Each exception shall set forth a separate objection precisely and without discussion. Matters not covered by exceptions are deemed waived unless, prior to entry of the final decree, leave is granted to file exceptions raising those matters.

(c) If exceptions are filed, any other party may file exceptions within [twenty]20 days of the date of service of the original exceptions. The court shall hear argument on the excep-tions and enter a final decree.

* * *Rule 1920.55-3. [Master’s]Hearing Officer’s Report. Notice. Hearing De Novo. Final Decree[.]

* * *(b) After the conclusion of hearing, the [master]hearing officer shall:

(1) file the report within:

(i) twenty days in uncontested actions; or[;] (ii) thirty days in contested actions; and

(2) immediately serve upon counsel for each party, or, if unrepresented,

upon the party, a copy of the report and recommendation, and writ-ten notice of the right to demand a hearing [de novo]de novo.

(c) Within [twenty]20 days of the date the [master’s]hearing officer’s report is

mailed or received, whichever occurs first, any party may file a written demand for a hearing [de novo]de novo. If a demand is filed, the court shall hold a hearing [de novo]de novo and enter a final decree.

(d) If no demand for [de novo]de novo hearing is filed within the [twenty]20-day period, the court shall review the report and recommendation and, if approved, shall enter a final decree.

* * *Rule 1920.61. Testimony Outside the County[.]

On motion of a party and upon such terms as it may order, the court may authorize and direct the [master]hearing officer to take testimony of witnesses within any other county of the Commonwealth or in any other state or territory subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, or in any foreign country.




Rule 1920.74. Form of Motion for Appointment of [Master]Hearing Officer. Order[.]

(a) The motion for appointment of a [master]hearing officer shall be substantially in the following form:

(Caption)

MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF [MASTER]HEARING OFFICER

______________________________ (Plaintiff) (Defendant) moves the court to appoint a [master]hearing officer with respect to the following claims: ( ) Divorce ( ) Annulment ( ) Alimony ( ) Equitable Division of Marital Property ( ) Counsel Fees ( ) Costs and Expenses ( ) Other: __________ and in support of the motion states:

(1) Discovery (is) (is not) complete as to the claim(s) for which the appointment of a [master]hearing officer is requested.

(2) The non-moving party (has) (has not) appeared in the action (personally) (by his or her attorney, ____________________, Esquire).

(3) The statutory ground(s) for divorce (is) (are) .

(4) If the [master’s]hearing officer’s appointment is for resolution of a divorce, an annulment, or ancillary claims, the parties have complied with Pa.R.C.P. Nos. 1920.31, 1920.33, and 1920.46, as applicable.

(5) Check and complete the applicable paragraph(s):

(a) The action is not contested. (b) An agreement has been reached with respect to the following claims:

(c) The action is contested with respect to the following claims:

(6) The action (involves) (does not involve) complex issues of law or fact. (7) The hearing is expected to take __________ (hours) (days). (8) Additional information, if any, relevant to the motion:

Date: _______________________ __________________________________ Attorney for (Plaintiff) (Defendant)

(b) The order appointing a [master]hearing officer shall be substantially in the following form:

(Caption)

ORDER APPOINTING [MASTER]HEARING OFFICER

AND NOW, __________, 20___, __________, Esquire, is appointed [master]hearing officer with respect to the following claims: __________

BY THE COURT:

MOVING PARTY

NON-MOVING PARTY

Name: Name:

Attorney’s Name: Attorney’s Name:

Attorney’s Address: Attorney’s Address:

Attorney’s Telephone #: Attorney’s Telephone #:

Attorney’s E-Mail: Attorney’s E-Mail

Party’s Address and Telephone Party’s Address and Telephone

# if not represented by counsel: # if not represented by counsel:

Note: See Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.51(a)(1)(ii) for the issues and claims for which the court may appoint a [master]hearing officer. It is within the discretion of the court to determine the point at which a [master]hearing officer should be appointed in a case. Rule 1920.91. Suspension of Acts of Assembly[.]

The following Acts of Assembly are suspended insofar as they apply to the practice and procedure in actions for divorce or annulment of marriage to the extent hereinafter set forth:

* * * (3) Section 3321 of the Domestic Relations Code, 23 Pa.C.S. § 3321, insofar as it

prohibits the appointment of [masters]hearing officers in partial custody or visitation matters.

Note: Suspended Section 3321 of the Divorce Code states that the court may appoint a [master]hearing officer to hear testimony on all issues relating to a divorce except custody or paternity.

* * *Rule 1930.7. Status Conference[.]

At any time in the proceedings, the court, the court’s designee or the [master]hearing officer, [sua sponte]sua sponte or upon application of any party, may hold a status conference, in person or by any other means permitted by these rules, with counsel or with counsel and the parties in order to review the case status and expedite the litigation.

Rule 1931. Family Court Rules[.]

(a) Actions Governed by These Rules[:].

* * *(b) Commencement of Action.

* * *

(2) Custody Agreements. If, at a support proceeding, it appears that resolu-tion of custody issues will facilitate compliance with the child support order, the conference officer[,] or hearing officer [or master] may provide the parties with a form custody complaint and form custody agreement, along with information as to where to file the completed documents, the filing fee, and how to contact the lawyers referral ser-vice. The support conference officer[,] or hearing officer [or master] shall not participate in custody negotiations, preparation of the forms, or provide legal advice.

(c) Consolidation of Family Court Matters.

* * *

(2) Trial Continuity. Trials before a judge or hearings before a [master]hearing officer shall be scheduled to be heard on consecutive days or within a ten[ (10) ]-day period. If not completed within the time allotted, the trial or hearing shall be concluded within [ninety (90)]90 days of the date of the commencement of the trial or hearing, unless a shorter time frame is required by statute or another procedural rule.

(3) Prompt Decisions.

(i) Except as provided in subdivision (c)(3)(ii) [below], in any

matter brought under these Family Court Rules, a decision by a conference officer, [master]hearing officer, or judge shall be entered, filed, and served upon counsel for the par-ties, or any party not represented by counsel, not later than [thirty (30)]30 days after the conference, hearing, or trial concludes, unless a shorter time frame is required by statute or another procedural rule.

(ii) The time for entering and filing a decision may be extended

if, within [thirty (30)]30 days of the conclusion of the con-ference, hearing, or trial, the court extends the date for such decision by order entered of record showing good cause for the extension. In no event shall an extension delay entry of the decision more than [sixty (60)]60 days after the conclu-sion of the conference, hearing, or trial.

(d) Continuing Education for Family Court Personnel.

* * * (2) Initial Training. Within one [(1)] year of assignment to cases governed

by these Family Court Rules, each [master,] hearing officer, concilia-tor, mediator, and other court personnel designated by the president or administrative judge of each judicial district shall successfully com-plete the coursework developed or approved by the AOPC.

(3) Continuing Education. Each [master,] hearing officer, conciliator,

mediator, and other court personnel designated by the president or administrative judge who is assigned to cases governed by these Family Court Rules shall successfully complete six [(6)] hours of con-tinuing education developed or approved by the AOPC each calendar year following the calendar year in which the initial training was com-pleted.

* * *


PUBLICATION REPORT

RULE PROPOSAL 183

The Domestic Relations Procedural Rules Committee (Committee) is proposing an amendment to the Domestic Relations rules that eliminates the term “master” and, instead, replaces




with the term “hearing officer.” Historically, the legal term “master” has identified a quasi-judicial officer for centuries; however, the term has also become known as a racially divisive term, as well. Several judicial districts have replaced the term “master” with other nomenclature. The Committee is proposing numerous rule amendments eliminating the term across the domestic relations state-wide rules.

Practically, the rule proposal substitutes the term hearing office for master throughout the domestic relations rules. However, the Protection from Abuse Act identifies two judicial officers that can hear emergency petitions: (1) a hearing officer; and (2) a master for emergency relief. The current PFA rules utilize these terms, as well. A master for emergency relief is an attorney appointed by a judicial district president judge. Also, statutorily, a master for emergency relief is a hearing officer. See Pa.R.C.P. No. 1901 and 23 Pa.C.S. § 6102(a). A hearing officer under the PFA Act is a Magisterial District Judge, a Philadelphia Municipal Judge, an arraignment judge, and a master for emergency relief. The proposed rule simply eliminates the term master for emergency relief from the rules, which obviously does not impact the statutorily defined position and its role in the PFA process.

All other instances of the term master have been replaced by the term hearing officer across the domestic relations rules.

Accordingly, the Committee invites all comments, objections, concerns, and suggestions regarding this proposed rulemaking.

FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIAPHILADELPHIA MUNICIPAL COURT

President Judge Administrative Order

No. 6 of 2021_____________________________________________________________________________

In re: Residential Eviction Moratorium and Exceptions. Service of Writs and Alias Writs of Possession

ORDER

AND NOW, this 30th day of January, 2021, pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. No. 1952(B)(2), and recognizing that the September 1, 2020 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Order tem-porarily halting certain evictions nationwide (CDC Order) has been extended through March 31, 2021, it is hereby ORDERED AND DECREED that:

(1) No alias writs of possession issued by the Philadelphia Municipal Court shall be served in any residential case (i.e., no residential evictions) until after March 31, 2021, except upon order of court previously entered or upon good cause shown as provided in this order.

(2) In residential cases, Plaintiff Landlords who have not already obtained an exemption who have obtained a judgement of possession may seek leave of court to be exempted from the moratorium imposed by Section (1) above by filing a petition, supported by exhibit(s) and sworn affidavits or declarations subject to the penalty of perjury, estab-lishing good cause to serve a writ of possession or an alias writ of possession, pursuant to any of the following bases:

(a) Good faith belief based on first-hand knowledge that the tenant has already va-cated the unit/property.

(b) Breach of the lease terms, such as alleged criminal conduct or damage to the property, served as the basis for the Judgement of Possession. Habitual non-payment, late payment of rent or non-payment of utilities shall not be good cause under this order. Plaintiff Landlords should demonstrate a material breach in support of their petition.

(c) Other compelling basis not specifically enumerated above, which shall be strictly scrutinized to ensure that the negative effects of a residential eviction during the pandemic are mitigated to the satisfaction of the Court.

(3) Notwithstanding the relief available as provided in Section (2) above, Plaintiff Landlords are not entitled to request leave of court for permission to serve writs of possession or alias writs of possession if the eviction is otherwise prohibited by law, such as provided in the September 1, 2020 Order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as extended.

(4) Calculation of the six-month period set forth in Rule 126(e) (“[a]n alias writ of posses-sion may not be issued after six months from the date of the judgment for possession without leave of court”) and the 180-day period for serving alias writs of possession (the practice of the Philadelphia Municipal Court is to serve the alias writ of pos-session within 180 days from the entry of a judgment for possession), shall exclude the time from March 16, 2020 through and including December 31, 2020 from the computation of those time periods.

(5) As of the date of this order, Landlords may proceed with the procurement and service of writs of possession without limitation. The Landlord Tenant Officer shall insert “March 31, 2021” as the date the Named Defendant, Tenants and Occupants are to vacate the premises (“You are hereby to vacate premises … no later than ______.”) on the writ of possession Cover Sheet.

(6) The intent of this order is to permit the service of the first of the two writs required for a Plaintiff Landlord to seek possession throughout the period of time after March 31, 2021, in anticipation of the resumption of lockouts at some point in the future when conditions permit.

(7) This Order supersedes conflicting provisions contained in any prior Administrative Order.

BY THE COURT:

/s/ Patrick F. Dugan _______________________________

Patrick F. Dugan, President Judge Philadelphia Municipal Court

FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIACOURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF PHILADELPHIA COUNTY

ORPHANS’ COURT DIVISION

ADMINISTRATIVE DOCKET

No. 7 of 2021

In Re: February 1, 2021 Audit List

ORDER

AND NOW, this 1st day of February, 2021 in light of the Emergency Snow Closure of the Courts of the First Judicial District, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED that unless otherwise ordered by an individual Orphans’ Court Judge, all Accounts and cases scheduled for the Orphans’ Court’s Audit Lists for February 1, 2021 are hereby postponed and are continued to the Audit Lists of the respective Orphans’ Court Judges scheduled for March 1, 2021.

BY THE COURT:

/s/ Sheila Woods-Skipper _________________________ Hon. Sheila Woods-Skipper Administrative Judge Orphans’ Court Division

FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIACOURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF PHILADELPHIA COUNTY

TRIAL DIVISION - CRIMINAL

Administrative Docket

No. 01 of 2021

In re: Jury Trials – Criminal Cases

ORDER

AND NOW, this 15th day of January, 2021, in light of the continuing health emergency and in order to safeguard the health and safety of court personnel, court users, prospective jurors and members of the public, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED that Jury Trials in the Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division-Criminal Section will be deferred until March 1, 2021, unless other-wise provided by this Court.

BY THE COURT: /s/ Lisette Shirdan-Harris _____________________________ Honorable Lisette Shirdan-Harris Administrative Judge Trial Division /s/ Leon W. Tucker _____________________________ Honorable Leon W. Tucker Supervising Judge Trial Division - Criminal Section

FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIAPresident Judge Administrative Order

No. 2 of 2021

In re: Postponement of February Tax Sales

ORDER

AND NOW, this 27th day of January, 2021, at the request of the Sheriff of Philadelphia County and due to limitations on public gatherings, the Sheriff having advised the Court that effective April 6, 2021, Sheriff Sales will be conducted via virtual platform consistent with procedures and protocol as issued by the Philadelphia Sheriff, it is hereby ORDERED AND DECREED that Philadelphia County Sheriff’s Tax Sales Previously Scheduled to take place in February 2021 are postponed and rescheduled as follows:

- The Tax Sales scheduled for February 4, 2021 are postponed and rescheduled for May 7, 2021. Notice requirements to be determined by further order of Court.



- The Tax Sales scheduled for February 18, 2021 are postponed and rescheduled for May 25, 2021. Notice requirements to be determined by further order of Court. BY THE COURT:

/s/ Idee C. Fox ______ Idee C. Fox, President Judge Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County First Judicial District of Pennsylvania



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