Pennsylvania Code
Title 210 - APPELLATE PROCEDURE
Part II - INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
Chapter 65 - OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE SUPERIOR COURT
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND STAFF
Section 65.2 - Prothonotary

Universal Citation: 210 PA Code § 65.2

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 52, December 28, 2024

A. The Prothonotary is an officer of the Superior Court who is charged with the clerical duties and responsibilities of the business of the Court. The duties and responsibilities of the Prothonotary include but are not limited to:

1. keeping the records and seal of the Court;

2. issuing, processing, and entering judgments and orders at the direction of the Court;

3. certifying copies from the records of the Court;

4. scheduling all hearings and arguments before the Court, preparing the calendar, and coordinating judicial schedules;

5. supervising the collection of all fees collected by the Court and ensuring the proper receipt and distribution of such fees; overseeing the preparation of the Court's official record of proceedings, attesting to their accuracy, and providing for distribution;

6. promptly securing all records wherein appeals have been filed and, where provided by Rule of Appellate Procedure, dismissing an appeal for failure to comply with the Rules or Order of the Court;

7. prepare the daily judgment lists for the Reporter to post pursuant to O.P. 65.3.B; and

8. any other such duties as required by the Court.

B. Opinions filed with the Prothonotary are to be made available to the parties and the public promptly thereafter.

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