Section 2774 – Office of the clerk of the orphans’ court division
§ 2774. Office of the clerk of the orphans’ court division. (a) General rule.–There shall be an office of the clerk of the orphans’ court division in each county of this Commonwealth, which shall be supervised by the clerk of the orphans’ court division of the county who shall, either personally, by deputy, or by […]
Section 2775 – Staff
§ 2775. Staff. (a) General rule.–The clerk of the orphans’ court division, with the consent and approval of the court, may appoint and remove such deputies and other administrative staff of the office as may be necessary. (b) Solicitor.–The clerk of the orphans’ court division, with the consent and approval of the court, may appoint […]
Section 2736 – Matters or documents filed in the office of the prothonotary
§ 2736. Matters or documents filed in the office of the prothonotary. All matters or documents required or authorized to be filed in the office of the clerk of the court of common pleas shall be filed in the office of the prothonotary except: (1) Matters or documents specified in section 2756 (relating to matters […]
Section 2776 – Matters or documents filed in the office of the clerk of the orphans’ court division
§ 2776. Matters or documents filed in the office of the clerk of the orphans’ court division. All matters to be heard or determined in the orphans’ court division of a court of common pleas shall be filed in or transferred to the office of the clerk of the orphans’ court division. Cross References. Section […]
Section 2737 – Powers and duties of the office of the prothonotary
§ 2737. Powers and duties of the office of the prothonotary. The office of the prothonotary shall have the power and duty to: (1) Administer oaths and affirmations and take acknowledgments pursuant to section 327 (relating to oaths and acknowledgments), but shall not be compelled to do so in any matters not pertaining to the […]
Section 2777 – Powers and duties of the office of the clerk of the orphans’ court division
§ 2777. Powers and duties of the office of the clerk of the orphans’ court division. The office of the clerk of the orphans’ court division shall have the power and duty to: (1) Administer oaths and affirmations and take acknowledgments pursuant to section 327 (relating to oaths and acknowledgments), but shall not be compelled […]
Section 2737.1 – Incorrect debtor identified
§ 2737.1. Incorrect debtor identified. (a) Procedure.–A creditor that files for a judgment by confession under section 2737(3) (relating to powers and duties of the office of the prothonotary) shall comply with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure regarding confession of judgment, including any notice provisions. A debtor who has been incorrectly identified and had […]
Section 2738 – Criminal, probate, estates and fiduciary matters
§ 2738. Criminal, probate, estates and fiduciary matters. (a) General rule.–The personnel of the office of the prothonotary shall exercise the powers and perform the duties vested in or imposed upon the office of the clerk of the court of common pleas by: (1) Subchapter C (relating to clerks of the courts) where no separate […]
Section 2701 – Scope and purpose of chapter
§ 2701. Scope and purpose of chapter. (a) Purpose.–The purpose of this chapter is to facilitate the prompt, fair and efficient administration of justice by specifying the respective powers and duties of prothonotaries, clerks of the courts and clerks of orphans’ court divisions. (b) Effect of other provisions of law.–The provisions of this chapter shall […]
Section 2702 – Place of filing of documents
§ 2702. Place of filing of documents. Where jurisdiction of any matter is by law vested in a court of common pleas or in the Philadelphia Municipal Court, all applications for relief or other documents relating to the matter shall be filed in or transferred to the office of the clerk of the court of […]