Rule 239.8 Local Rules. Promulgation. Publication. Effective Date

Each county court in Pennsylvania can create its own local rules, but they have to follow a specific process when making or changing those rules. That process is spelled out in a separate rule called Pennsylvania Rule of Judicial Administration 103(d).

This matters to you if you are filing a case or responding to one, because the court handling your case may have local rules that add requirements beyond the statewide rules. Always check the local rules for the specific county where your case is being heard.