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SCH.CO.O.C. RULE 2: CONSTRUCTION AND APPLICATION OF RULES

Rule 2.3A. Definitions.
(a) As used in these rules "P.E.F. Code" shall mean a reference to the Probate, Estates and Fiduciary Code, June 30, 1972, P L. 508, 20 Pa.C.S.A. § 101, et seq.

(b) As used in these rules "Clerk" shall mean a reference to the Clerk of the Orphans' Court-Register of Wills.

[Adopted April 1, 1993, effective 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. 26 Pa.B. 467 (2/3/96).]

Rule 2.4A. The Business of the Court.
(a) Calendar. Prior to the close of each calendar year, the Court shall prepare, publish, and make available for distribution, a calendar setting forth the days upon which various matters will be regularly heard during the ensuing year. In the event of a variance or conflict between the contents of such a published calendar and the provisions of these rules, the former shall supersede the latter.

[Adopted April 1, 1993, effective 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. 26 Pa.B. 467 (2/3/96).]

Rule 2.4B. Submission for Audit.
(a) New accounts shall be submitted for audit on the first Wednesday of each month, as advertised pursuant to Sch.Co.O.C. Rule 6.6A.

(b) Continued audits shall be heard on such days and at such times as the Court shall set.

[Amended November 4, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 5920, effective for all accounts filed for audit on or after January 15, 2000. Originally adopted April 1, 1993, effective 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. 26 Pa.B. 467 (2/3/96).]

Rule 2.4C. Return Days.
Return days, i.e. the days to which citations, rules or other processes are returnable, shall, subject to the provision of § 764 of the P.E.F. Code and except as otherwise provided, be as fixed by local rule or special order of Court. No hearing shall be held on the return day of a citation or rule unless specially ordered by the Court. (See Pa.O.C. Rule 3.2.)

[Adopted April 1, 1993, effective 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. 26 Pa.B. 467 (2/3/96).]

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