Rule 3715 Distribution of Briefs

The court's clerk (called the Prothonotary) is responsible for getting copies of all briefs and records to the judges before a case is argued. Each judge who will hear the case must receive these documents at least five days before the argument date.

This rule applies whether the case will be heard by a small panel of judges or by the full court (called "en banc"). The goal is to give judges enough time to read the materials before they hear the arguments.