Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure – 2026
Rules governing civil litigation in Pennsylvania courts, including actions, service of process, pleadings, discovery, judgment, and special proceedings such as divorce, custody, and support.
Browse all 1131 rules of the 2026 edition organized by section below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Chapter 100: Rules of Construction
Rules 51–153
Chapter 200: Business of Courts
Rules 201–250
Chapter 400: Service of Original Process
Rules 400–449
Chapter 1000: Actions
Rules 1001–1292
Chapter 1300: Arbitration
Rules 1301–1331
Chapter 1350: Forms
Rules 1351–1361
Chapter 1400: Acts of Assembly
Rules 1401–1462
Chapter 1480: Abolition of Special Actions
Rules 1480–1481
Chapter 1500: Equitable Relief
Rules 1501–1591
Chapter 1600: Action for Declaratory Judgments
Rules 1601–1604
Chapter 1650: Actions in Mechanics’ Liens
Rules 1651–1661
Chapter 1700: Class Actions
Rules 1701–Appendix A to Chapter 1700
Chapter 1800: [Rescinded]
Rules 1801–1805-1809
Chapter 1900: Actions Pursuant to the Protection from Abuse Act
Rules 1901–1905
Chapter 1910: Actions for Support
Rules 1910.1–1910.50
Chapter 1915: Actions for Custody of Minor Children
Rules 1915.1–1915.25
Chapter 1920: Actions of Divorce or for Annulment of Marriage
Rules 1920.1–1920.92
Chapter 1930: Rules Relating to Domestic Relations Matters Generally
Rules 1930.1–1931
Chapter 1940: Voluntary Mediation in Custody Actions
Rules 1940.1–1940.9
Chapter 1950: Actions Pursuant to the Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation Act
Rules 1951–1959
Chapter 1960: Family Law Arbitration
Rules 1960–1965
Chapter 2000: Actions by Real Parties in Interest
Rules 2001–2025
Chapter 2020: Minors as Parties
Rules 2026–2050
Chapter 2050: Incapacitated Persons as Parties
Rules 2051–2075
Chapter 2070: Individual Defendants Who Are Non-residents or Who Conceal Their Whereabouts
Rules 2076–2100
Chapter 2100: The Commonwealth and Political Subdivisions as Parties
Rules 2101–2125
Chapter 2120: Partnerships as Parties
Rules 2126–2150
Chapter 2150: Unincorporated Associations as Parties
Rules 2151–2175
Chapter 2170: Corporations and Similar Entities as Parties
Rules 2176–2200
Chapter 2200: Actions for Wrongful Death
Rules 2201–2225
Chapter 2220: Joinder of Parties
Rules 2226–2250
Chapter 2250: Joinder of Additional Defendants
Rules 2251–2275
Chapter 2300: Interpleader by Defendants
Rules 2301–2325
Chapter 2320: Intervention
Rules 2326–2350
Chapter 2350: Substitution of Parties
Rules 2351–2375
Chapter 2950: Confession of Judgment for Money
Rules 2950–2967
Chapter 2970: Confession of Judgment for Possession of Real Property
Rules 2970–2976
Chapter 2980: Statutory Action to Conform Confessed Judgment
Rules 2981–2986
Chapter 3000: Judgments
Rules 3001–3313
Chapter 4000: Depositions and Discovery
Rules 4001–4025