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231 Pa. Code Rule 239. Local Rules.

Rule 239. Local Rules.

 The requirements for the promulgation and amendment of local rules of civil procedure are set forth in Pennsylvania Rule of Judicial Administration 103(d).

   Official Note

   Effective August 1, 2016, Pennsylvania Rule of Judicial Administration 103 was amended to consolidate and include all local rulemaking requirements. Accordingly, the requirements under Rule 239 for the promulgation and amendment of local rules of civil proce- dure were rescinded and replaced. All local rules previously promulgated in accordance with the requirements of this rule prior to rescission remain effective upon compilation and publication pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. No. 103(d)(7).

Source

   The provisions of this Rule 239 adopted January 28, 1983, effective July 1, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 685; amended May 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2137; amended December 29, 1992, effective July 1, 1993, 23 Pa.B. 248 and 701; amended April 12, 1999, effective July 1, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 2266; amended November 28, 2000, effective January 1, 2001, 30 Pa.B. 6421; amended October 24, 2003, effective 9 months after the date of the Order, 33 Pa.B. 5506; amended June 30, 2004, effective immediately, 34 Pa.B. 3677; amended October 15, 2004, effective immediately, 34 Pa.B. 5890; amended December 15, 2010, effective immediately, 41 Pa.B. 215; amended June 28, 2016, effective August 1, 2016, 46 Pa.B. 3797. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (379938) and (354873) to (354874).


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