Truck Statutes

• Code of Federal Regulations
  • Title 49 Transportation
    • Subtitle B Other Regulations Relating to Transportation
      • Chapter III Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
        • Subchapter B Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
          • 383.1 Purpose and scope.
          • 383.3 Applicability.
          • 383.5 Definitions.
          • 383.7 Validity of CDL issued by decertified State.
          • 383.21 Number of drivers' licenses.
          • 383.23 Commercial driver's license.
          • 383.25 Commercial learner's permit (CLP).
          • 383.31 Notification of convictions for driver violations.
          • 383.33 Notification of driver's license suspensions.
          • 383.35 Notification of previous employment.
          • 383.37 Employer responsibilities.
          • 383.51 Disqualification of drivers.
          • 383.52 Disqualification of drivers determined to constitute an imminent hazard.
          • 383.53 Penalties.
          • 383.71 Driver application and certification procedures.
          • 383.72 Implied consent to alcohol testing.
          • 383.73 State procedures.
          • 383.75 Third party testing.
          • 383.77 Substitute for driving skills tests for drivers with military CMV experience.
          • 383.79 Skills testing of out-of
          • 383.91 Commercial motor vehicle groups.
          • 383.93 Endorsements.
          • 383.95 Restrictions.
          • 383.110 General requirement.
          • 383.111 Required knowledge.
          • 383.113 Required skills
          • 383.115 Requirements for double/triple trailers endorsement.
          • 383.117 Requirements for passenger endorsement.
          • 383.119 Requirements for tank vehicle endorsement.
          • 383.121 Requirements for hazardous materials endorsement.
          • 383.123 Requirements for a school bus endorsement.
          • 383.131 Test manuals.
          • 383.133 Test methods.
          • 383.135 Passing knowledge and skills tests.
          • 383.141 General.
          • 383.151 General.
          • 383.153 Information on the CLP and CDL documents and applications.
          • 383.155 Tamperproofing requirements.
          • 384.101 Purpose and scope.
          • 384.103 Applicability.
          • 384.105 Definitions.
          • 384.107 Matter incorporated by reference.
          • 384.201 Testing program.
          • 384.202 Test standards.
          • 384.203 Driving while under the influence.
          • 384.204 CLP or CDL issuance and information.
          • 384.205 CDLIS information.
          • 384.206 State record checks.
          • 384.207 Notification of licensing.
          • 384.208 Notification of disqualification.
          • 384.209 Notification of traffic violations.
          • 384.210 Limitation on licensing.
          • 384.211 Surrender of old licenses.
          • 384.212 Domicile requirement.
          • 384.213 State penalties for drivers of CMVs.
          • 384.214 Reciprocity.
          • 384.215 First offenses.
          • 384.216 Second offenses.
          • 384.217 Drug offenses.
          • 384.218 Second serious traffic violation.
          • 384.219 Third serious traffic violation.
          • 384.220 Problem Driver Pointer System information.
          • 384.221 Out-of-service regulations (intoxicating beverage).
          • 384.222 Violation of out-of-service orders.
          • 384.223 Railroad-highway grade crossing violation.
          • 384.224 Noncommercial motor vehicle violations.
          • 384.225 CDLIS driver recordkeeping.
          • 384.226 Prohibition on masking convictions.
          • 384.227 Record of digital image or photograph.
          • 384.228 Examiner training and record checks.
          • 384.229 Skills test examiner auditing and monitoring.
          • 384.230 [Reserved]
          • 384.231 Satisfaction of State disqualification requirement.
          • 384.232 Required timing of record checks.
          • 384.233 Background records checks.
          • 384.234 Driver medical certification recordkeeping.
          • 384.301 Substantial compliance-general requirements.
          • 384.305 State certifications for Federal fiscal years after FY 1994.
          • 384.307 FMCSA program reviews of State compliance.
          • 384.309 Results of compliance determination.
          • 384.401 Withholding of funds based on noncompliance.
          • 384.403 Availability of funds withheld for noncompliance.
          • 384.405 Decertification of State CDL program.
          • 384.407 Emergency CDL grants.
          • 385.1 Purpose and scope.
          • 385.3 Definitions and acronyms.
          • 385.4 Matter incorporated by reference.
          • 385.5 Safety fitness standard.
          • 385.7 Factors to be considered in determining a safety rating.
          • 385.9 Determination of a safety rating.
          • 385.11 Notification of safety rating and safety fitness determination.
          • 385.13 Unsatisfactory rated motor carriers; prohibition on transportation; ineligibility for Federal contracts.
          • 385.14 Motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders delinquent in paying civil penalties: prohibition on transportation.
          • 385.15 Administrative review.
          • 385.17 Change to safety rating based upon corrective actions.
          • 385.19 Safety fitness information.
          • 385.101 Definitions.
          • 385.103 Safety monitoring system.
          • 385.105 Expedited action.
          • 385.107 The safety audit.
          • 385.109 The compliance review.
          • 385.111 Suspension and revocation of Mexico-domiciled carrier registration.
          • 385.113 Administrative review.
          • 385.115 Reapplying for provisional registration.
          • 385.117 Duration of safety monitoring system.
          • 385.119 Applicability of safety fitness and enforcement procedures.
          • 385.201 Who is qualified to perform a review of a motor carrier or an intermodal equipment provider?
          • 385.203 What are the requirements to obtain and maintain certification?
          • 385.205 How can a person who has lost his or her certification be re-certified?
          • 385.301 What is a motor carrier required to do before beginning interstate operations?
          • 385.303 How does a motor carrier register with the FMCSA?
          • 385.305 What happens after the FMCSA receives a request for new entrant registration?
          • 385.306 What are the consequences of furnishing misleading information or making a false statement in connection with the registration process?
          • 385.307 What happens after a motor carrier begins operations as a new entrant?
          • 385.308 What may cause an expedited action?
          • 385.309 What is the purpose of the safety audit?
          • 385.311 What will the safety audit consist of?
          • 385.313 Who will conduct the safety audit?
          • 385.315 Where will the safety audit be conducted?
          • 385.317 Will a safety audit result in a safety fitness determination by the FMCSA?
          • 385.319 What happens after completion of the safety audit?
          • 385.321 What failures of safety management practices disclosed by the safety audit will result in a notice to a new entrant that its USDOT new entrant registration will be revoked?
          • 385.323 May FMCSA extend the period under
          • 385.325 What happens after a new entrant has been notified under
          • 385.327 May a new entrant request an administrative review of a determination of a failed safety audit?
          • 385.329 May a new entrant that has had its USDOT new entrant registration revoked and its operations placed out of service reapply?
          • 385.331 What happens if a new entrant operates a CMV after having been issued an order placing its interstate operations out of service?
          • 385.333 What happens at the end of the 18-month safety monitoring period?
          • 385.335 If the FMCSA conducts a compliance review on a new entrant, will the new entrant also be subject to a safety audit?
          • 385.337 What happens if a new entrant refuses to permit a safety audit to be performed on its operations?
          • 385.401 What is the purpose and scope of this subpart?
          • 385.402 What definitions are used in this subpart?
          • 385.403 Who must hold a safety permit?
          • 385.405 How does a motor carrier apply for a safety permit?
          • 385.407 What conditions must a motor carrier satisfy for FMCSA to issue a safety permit?
          • 385.409 When may a temporary safety permit be issued to a motor carrier?
          • 385.411 Must a motor carrier obtain a safety permit if it has a State permit?
          • 385.413 What happens if a motor carrier receives a proposed safety rating that is less than Satisfactory?
          • 385.415 What operational requirements apply to the transportation of a hazardous material for which a permit is required?
          • 385.417 Is a motor carrier's safety permit number available to others?
          • 385.419 How long is a safety permit effective?
          • 385.421 Under what circumstances will a safety permit be subject to revocation or suspension by FMCSA?
          • 385.423 Does a motor carrier have a right to an administrative review of a denial, suspension, or revocation of a safety permit?
          • 385.501 Roadability review
          • 385.503 Results of roadability review.
          • 385.601 Scope of rules.
          • 385.603 Application.
          • 385.605 New entrant registration driver's license and drug and alcohol testing requirements.
          • 385.607 FMCSA action on the application.
          • 385.609 Requirement to notify FMCSA of change in applicant information.
          • 385.701 Definitions.
          • 385.703 Safety monitoring system.
          • 385.705 Expedited action.
          • 385.707 The compliance review.
          • 385.709 Suspension and revocation of non-North America-domiciled carrier registration.
          • 385.711 Administrative review.
          • 385.713 Reapplying for new entrant registration.
          • 385.715 Duration of safety monitoring system.
          • 385.717 Applicability of safety fitness and enforcement procedures.
          • 385.801 Purpose and scope.
          • 385.803 Definitions and acronyms.
          • 385.805 Events triggering issuance of remedial directive and proposed determination of unfitness.
          • 385.807 Notice and issuance of remedial directive.
          • 385.811 Proof of compliance with remedial directive.
          • 385.813 Issuance and conditional rescission of proposed unfitness determination.
          • 385.815 Exemption for AOBRD users.
          • 385.817 Administrative review.
          • 385.819 Effect of failure to comply with remedial directive.
          • 386.1 Scope of the rules in this part.
          • 386.2 Definitions.
          • 386.3 Separation of functions.
          • 386.4 Appearances and rights of parties.
          • 386.5 Form of filings and extensions of time.
          • 386.6 Service.
          • 386.7 Filing of documents.
          • 386.8 Computation of time.
          • 386.11 Commencement of proceedings.
          • 386.12 Complaint.
          • 386.13 Petitions to review and request for hearing: Driver qualification proceedings.
          • 386.14 Reply.
          • 386.16 Action on replies to the Notice of Claim.
          • 386.17 Intervention.
          • 386.18 Payment of the claim.
          • 386.22 Settlement agreements and their contents.
          • 386.31 Official notice.
          • 386.34 Motions.
          • 386.35 Motions to dismiss and Motions for a more definite statement.
          • 386.36 Motions for final agency order.
          • 386.37 Discovery.
          • 386.38 Scope of discovery.
          • 386.39 Protective orders.
          • 386.40 Supplementation of responses.
          • 386.41 Stipulations regarding discovery.
          • 386.42 Written interrogatories to parties.
          • 386.43 Production of documents and other evidence; entry upon land for inspection and other purposes; and physical and mental examination.
          • 386.44 Request for admissions.
          • 386.45 Motion to compel discovery.
          • 386.46 Depositions.
          • 386.47 Use of deposition at hearings.
          • 386.48 Medical records and physicians' reports.
          • 386.49 Form of written evidence.
          • 386.51 Amendment and withdrawal of pleadings.
          • 386.52 Appeals from interlocutory rulings.
          • 386.53 Subpoenas, witness fees.
          • 386.54 Administrative Law Judge.
          • 386.55 Prehearing conferences.
          • 386.56 Hearings.
          • 386.57 Proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law.
          • 386.58 Burden of proof.
          • 386.61 Decision.
          • 386.62 Review of administrative law judge's decision.
          • 386.63 Decision on review.
          • 386.64 Reconsideration.
          • 386.65 Failure to comply with final order.
          • 386.66 Motions for rehearing or for modification.
          • 386.67 Judicial review.
          • 386.71 Injunctions.
          • 386.72 Imminent hazard.
          • 386.81 General.
          • 386.82 Civil penalties for violations of notices and orders.
          • 386.83 Sanction for failure to pay civil penalties or abide by payment plan; operation in interstate commerce prohibited.
          • 386.84 Sanction for failure to pay civil penalties or abide by payment plan; suspension or revocation of registration.
          • 387.1 Purpose and scope.
          • 387.3 Applicability.
          • 387.5 Definitions.
          • 387.7 Financial responsibility required.
          • 387.9 Financial responsibility, minimum levels.
          • 387.11 State authority and designation of agent.
          • 387.13 Fiduciaries.
          • 387.15 Forms.
          • 387.17 Violation and penalty.
          • 387.25 Purpose and scope.
          • 387.27 Applicability.
          • 387.29 Definitions.
          • 387.31 Financial responsibility required.
          • 387.33 Financial responsibility, minimum levels.
          • 387.35 State authority and designation of agent.
          • 387.37 Fiduciaries.
          • 387.39 Forms.
          • 387.41 Violation and penalty.
          • 387.301 Surety bond, certificate of insurance, or other securities.
          • 387.303 Security for the protection of the public: Minimum limits.
          • 387.305 Combination vehicles.
          • 387.307 Property broker surety bond or trust fund.
          • 387.309 Qualifications as a self-insurer and other securities or agreements.
          • 387.311 Bonds and certificates of insurance.
          • 387.313 Forms and procedures.
          • 387.315 Insurance and surety companies.
          • 387.317 Refusal to accept, or revocation by the FMCSA of surety bonds, etc.
          • 387.319 Fiduciaries.
          • 387.321 Operations in foreign commerce.
          • 387.323 Electronic filing of surety bonds, trust fund agreements, certificates of insurance and cancellations.
          • 387.401 Definitions.
          • 387.403 General requirements.
          • 387.405 Limits of liability.
          • 387.407 Surety bonds and certificates of insurance.
          • 387.409 Insurance and surety companies.
          • 387.411 Qualifications as a self-insurer and other securities or agreements.
          • 387.413 Forms and procedure.
          • 387.415 Acceptance and revocation by the FMCSA.
          • 387.417 Fiduciaries.
          • 387.419 Electronic filing of surety bonds, certificates of insurance and cancellations.
          • 388.1 Eligibility.
          • 388.2 Extent of acceptance.
          • 388.3 Cancellation.
          • 388.4 Exchange of information.
          • 388.5 Requests for assistance.
          • 388.6 Joint investigation, inspection, or examination.
          • 388.7 Joint administrative activities related to enforcement of safety and hazardous materials laws and regulations.
          • 388.8 Supplemental agreements.
          • 389.1 Applicability.
          • 389.3 Definitions.
          • 389.5 Regulatory docket.
          • 389.7 Records.
          • 389.11 General.
          • 389.13 Initiation of rule making.
          • 389.15 Contents of notices of proposed rule making.
          • 389.17 Participation by interested persons.
          • 389.19 Petitions for extension of time to comment.
          • 389.21 Contents of written comments.
          • 389.23 Consideration of comments received.
          • 389.25 Additional rule making proceedings.
          • 389.27 Hearings.
          • 389.29 Adoption of final rules.
          • 389.31 Petitions for rule making.
          • 389.33 Processing of petition.
          • 389.35 Petitions for reconsideration.
          • 389.37 Proceedings on petitions for reconsideration.
          • 389.39 Direct final rulemaking procedures
          • 390.1 Purpose.
          • 390.3 General applicability.
          • 390.5 Definitions.
          • 390.7 Rules of construction.
          • 390.9 State and local laws, effect on.
          • 390.11 Motor carrier to require observance of driver regulations.
          • 390.13 Aiding or abetting violations.
          • 390.15 Assistance in investigations and special studies.
          • 390.17 Additional equipment and accessories.
          • 390.19 Motor carrier, hazardous material shipper, and intermodal equipment provider identification reports.
          • 390.21 Marking of self-propelled CMVs and intermodal equipment.
          • 390.23 Relief from regulations.
          • 390.25 Extension of relief from regulations--emergencies.
          • 390.27 Locations of motor carrier safety service centers.
          • 390.29 Location of records or documents.
          • 390.31 Copies of records or documents.
          • 390.33 Commercial motor vehicles used for purposes other than defined.
          • 390.35 Certificates, reports, and records: falsification, reproduction, or alteration.
          • 390.37 Violation and penalty.
          • 390.40 What responsibilities do intermodal equipment providers have under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR parts 350-399)?
          • 390.42 What are the responsibilities of drivers and motor carriers operating intermodal equipment?
          • 390.44 What are the procedures to correct the safety record of a motor carrier or an intermodal equipment provider?
          • 390.46 Are State and local laws and regulations on the inspection, repair, and maintenance of intermodal equipment preempted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations?
          • 391.1 Scope of the rules in this part; additional qualifications; duties of carrier-drivers.
          • 391.2 General exceptions.
          • 391.11 General qualifications of drivers.
          • 391.13 Responsibilities of drivers.
          • 391.15 Disqualification of drivers.
          • 391.21 Application for employment.
          • 391.23 Investigation and inquiries.
          • 391.25 Annual inquiry and review of driving record.
          • 391.27 Record of violations.
          • 391.31 Road test.
          • 391.33 Equivalent of road test.
          • 391.41 Physical qualifications for drivers.
          • 391.43 Medical examination; certificate of physical examination.
          • 391.45 Persons who must be medically examined and certified.
          • 391.47 Resolution of conflicts of medical evaluation.
          • 391.49 Alternative physical qualification standards for the loss or impairment of limbs.
          • 391.51 General requirements for driver qualification files.
          • 391.53 Driver Investigation History File.
          • 391.55 LCV Driver-Instructor qualification files.
          • 391.61 Drivers who were regularly employed before January 1, 1971.
          • 391.62 Limited exemptions for intra-city zone drivers.
          • 391.63 Multiple-employer drivers.
          • 391.64 Grandfathering for certain drivers participating in vision and diabetes waiver study programs.
          • 391.65 Drivers furnished by other motor carriers.
          • 391.67 Farm vehicle drivers of articulated commercial motor vehicles.
          • 391.68 Private motor carrier of passengers (nonbusiness).
          • 391.69 Private motor carrier of passengers (business).
          • 392.1 Scope of the rules in this part.
          • 392.2 Applicable operating rules.
          • 392.3 Ill or fatigued operator.
          • 392.4 Drugs and other substances.
          • 392.5 Alcohol prohibition.
          • 392.6 Schedules to conform with speed limits.
          • 392.7 Equipment, inspection and use.
          • 392.8 Emergency equipment, inspection and use.
          • 392.9 Inspection of cargo, cargo securement devices and systems.
          • 392.9a Operating authority.
          • 392.10 Railroad grade crossings; stopping required.
          • 392.11 Railroad grade crossings; slowing down required.
          • 392.14 Hazardous conditions; extreme caution.
          • 392.16 Use of seat belts.
          • 392.22 Emergency signals: stopped commercial motor vehicles.
          • 392.24 Emergency signals; flame-producing.
          • 392.25 Flame producing devices.
          • 392.33 Obscured lamps or reflective devices/material.
          • 392.50 Ignition of fuel; prevention.
          • 392.51 Reserve fuel; materials of trade.
          • 392.60 Unauthorized persons not to be transported.
          • 392.62 Safe operation, buses.
          • 392.63 Towing or pushing loaded buses.
          • 392.64 Riding within closed commercial motor vehicles without proper exits.
          • 392.66 Carbon monoxide; use of commercial motor vehicle when detected.
          • 392.67 Heater, flame-producing; on commercial motor vehicle in motion.
          • 392.71 Radar detectors; use and/or possession.
          • 392.80 Prohibition against texting.
          • 393.1 Scope of the rules in this part
          • 393.3 Additional equipment and accessories
          • 393.5 Definitions
          • 393.7 Matter incorporated by reference
          • 393.9 Lamps operable, prohibition of obstructions of lamps and reflectors
          • 393.11 Lamps and reflective devices
          • 393.13 Retroreflective sheeting and reflex reflectors, requirements for semitrailers and trailers manufactured before December 1, 1993
          • 393.17 Lamps and reflectors--combinations in driveaway-towaway operation
          • 393.19 Hazard warning signals
          • 393.22 Combination of lighting devices and reflectors
          • 393.23 Power supply for lamps
          • 393.24 Requirements for head lamps, auxiliary driving lamps and front fog lamps
          • 393.25 Requirements for lamps other than head lamps
          • 393.26 Requirements for reflex reflectors
          • 393.28 Wiring systems
          • 393.30 Battery installation
          • 393.40 Required brake systems
          • 393.41 Parking brake system
          • 393.42 Brakes required on all wheels
          • 393.43 Breakaway and emergency braking
          • 393.44 Front brake lines, protection
          • 393.45 Brake tubing and hoses; hose assemblies and end fittings
          • 393.47 Brake actuators, slack adjusters, linings/pads and drums/rotors
          • 393.48 Brakes to be operative
          • 393.49 Control valves for brakes
          • 393.50 Reservoirs required
          • 393.51 Warning signals, air pressure and vacuum gauges
          • 393.52 Brake performance
          • 393.53 Automatic brake adjusters and brake adjustment indicators
          • 393.55 Antilock brake systems
          • 393.60 Glazing in specified openings
          • 393.61 Truck and truck tractor window construction
          • 393.62 Emergency exits for buses
          • 393.65 All fuel systems
          • 393.67 Liquid fuel tanks
          • 393.68 Compressed natural gas fuel containers
          • 393.69 Liquefied petroleum gas systems
          • 393.70 Coupling devices and towing methods, except for driveaway-towaway operations
          • 393.71 Coupling devices and towing methods, driveaway-towaway operations
          • 393.75 Tires
          • 393.76 Sleeper berths
          • 393.77 Heaters
          • 393.78 Windshield wiping and washing systems
          • 393.79 Windshield defrosting and defogging systems
          • 393.80 Rear-vision mirrors
          • 393.81 Horn
          • 393.82 Speedometer
          • 393.83 Exhaust systems
          • 393.84 Floors
          • 393.86 Rear impact guards and rear end protection
          • 393.87 Warning flags on projecting loads
          • 393.88 Television receivers
          • 393.89 Buses, driveshaft protection
          • 393.90 Buses, standee line or bar
          • 393.91 Buses, aisle seats prohibited
          • 393.93 Seats, seat belt assemblies, and seat belt assembly anchorages
          • 393.94 Interior noise levels in power units
          • 393.95 Emergency equipment on all power units
          • 393.100 Which types of commercial motor vehicles are subject to the cargo securement standards of this subpart, and what general requirements apply
          • 393.102 What are the minimum performance criteria for cargo securement devices and systems
          • 393.104 What standards must cargo securement devices and systems meet in order to satisfy the requirements of this subpart?
          • 393.106 What are the general requirements for securing articles of cargo
          • 393.108 How is the working load limit of a tiedown, or the load restraining value of a friction mat, determined
          • 393.110 What else do I have to do to determine the minimum number of tiedowns
          • 393.112 Must a tiedown be adjustable
          • 393.114 What are the requirements for front end structures used as part of a cargo securement system
          • 393.116 What are the rules for securing logs
          • 393.118 What are the rules for securing dressed lumber or similar building products
          • 393.120 What are the rules for securing metal coils
          • 393.122 What are the rules for securing paper rolls
          • 393.124 What are the rules for securing concrete pipe
          • 393.126 What are the rules for securing intermodal containers
          • 393.128 What are the rules for securing automobiles, light trucks and vans
          • 393.130 What are the rules for securing heavy vehicles, equipment and machinery
          • 393.132 What are the rules for securing flattened or crushed vehicles
          • 393.134 What are the rules for securing roll-on/roll-off or hook lift containers
          • 393.136 What are the rules for securing large boulders
          • 393.201 Frames
          • 393.203 Cab and body components
          • 393.205 Wheels
          • 393.207 Suspension systems
          • 393.209 Steering wheel systems
          • 395.1 Scope of rules in this part
          • 395.2 Definitions
          • 395.3 Maximum driving time for property-carrying vehicles
          • 395.5 Maximum driving time for passenger-carrying vehicles
          • 395.8 Driver's record of duty status
          • 395.11 Supporting documents for drivers using EOBRs
          • 395.13 Drivers declared out of service
          • 395.15 Automatic on-board recording devices
          • 395.16 Electronic on-board recording devices
          • 395.18 Matter incorporated by reference
          • 396.1 Scope
          • 396.3 Inspection, repair, and maintenance
          • 396.5 Lubrication
          • 396.7 Unsafe operations forbidden
          • 396.9 Inspection of motor vehicles in operation
          • 396.11 Driver vehicle inspection report(s)
          • 396.12 Procedures for intermodal equipment providers to accept reports required by
          • 396.13 Driver inspection
          • 396.15 Driveaway-towaway operations and inspections
          • 396.17 Periodic inspection
          • 396.19 Inspector qualifications
          • 396.21 Periodic inspection recordkeeping requirements
          • 396.23 Equivalent to periodic inspection
          • 396.25 Qualifications of brake inspectors
          • 397.1 Application of the rules in this part
          • 397.2 Compliance with Federal motor carrier safety regulations
          • 397.3 State and local laws, ordinances, and regulations
          • 397.5 Attendance and surveillance of motor vehicles
          • 397.7 Parking
          • 397.11 Fires
          • 397.13 Smoking
          • 397.15 Fueling
          • 397.17 Tires
          • 397.19 Instructions and documents
          • 397.61 Purpose and scope
          • 397.63 Applicability
          • 397.65 Definitions
          • 397.67 Motor carrier responsibility for routing
          • 397.69 Highway routing designations; preemption
          • 397.71 Federal standards
          • 397.73 Public information and reporting requirements
          • 397.75 Dispute resolution
          • 397.77 Judicial review of dispute decision
          • 397.101 Requirements for motor carriers and drivers
          • 397.103 Requirements for State routing designations
          • 397.201 Purpose and scope of the procedures
          • 397.203 Standards for determining preemption
          • 397.205 Preemption application
          • 397.207 Preemption notice
          • 397.209 Preemption processing
          • 397.211 Preemption determination
          • 397.213 Waiver of preemption application
          • 397.215 Waiver notice
          • 397.217 Waiver processing
          • 397.219 Waiver determination and order
          • 397.221 Timeliness
          • 397.223 Petition for reconsideration
          • 397.225 Judicial review
          • 399.201 Purpose and scope
          • 399.203 Applicability
          • 399.205 Definitions
          • 399.207 Truck and truck-tractor access requirements
          • 399.209 Test procedures
          • 399.211 Maintenance
      • Chapter V National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
        • 571.1 Scope
        • 571.3 Definitions
        • 571.4 Explanation of usage
        • 571.5 Matter incorporated by reference
        • 571.7 Applicability
        • 571.8 Effective date
        • 571.9 Separability
        • 571.10 Designation of Seating Positions
        • 571.101 Standard No. 101; Controls and displays
        • 571.102 Standard No. 102; Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect
        • 571.103 Standard No. 103; Windshield defrosting and defogging systems
        • 571.104 Standard No. 104; Windshield wiping and washing systems
        • 571.105 Standard No. 105; Hydraulic and electric brake systems
        • 571.106 Standard No. 106; Brake hoses
        • 571.108 Standard No. 108; Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment
        • 571.109 Standard No. 109; New pneumatic and certain specialty tires
        • 571.110 Tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less
        • 571.111 Standard No. 111; Rearview mirrors
        • 571.113 Standard No. 113; Hood latch system
        • 571.114 Standard No. 114; Theft protection and rollaway prevention
        • 571.116 Standard No. 116; Motor vehicle brake fluids
        • 571.117 Standard No. 117; Retreaded pneumatic tires
        • 571.118 Standard No. 118; Power-operated window, partition, and roof panel systems
        • 571.119 Standard No. 119; New pneumatic tires for motor vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) and motorcycles
        • 571.120 Tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)
        • 571.121 Standard No. 121; Air brake systems
        • 571.122 Standard No. 122; Motorcycle brake systems
        • 571.123 Standard No. 123; Motorcycle controls and displays
        • 571.124 Standard No. 124; Accelerator control systems
        • 571.125 Standard No. 125; Warning devices
        • 571.126 Standard No. 126; Electronic stability control systems
        • 571.129 Standard No. 129; New non-pneumatic tires for passenger cars
        • 571.131 Standard No. 131; School bus pedestrian safety devices
        • 571.135 Standard No. 135; Light vehicle brake systems
        • 571.138 Standard No. 138; Tire pressure monitoring systems
        • 571.139 Standard No. 139; New pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles
        • 571.201 Standard No. 201; Occupant protection in interior impact
        • 571.202 Standard No. 202; Head restraints; Applicable at the manufacturers option until September 1, 2009
        • 571.202a Standard No. 202a; Head restraints; Mandatory applicability begins on September 1, 2009
        • 571.203 Standard No. 203; Impact protection for the driver from the steering control system
        • 571.204 Standard No. 204; Steering control rearward displacement
        • 571.205 Standard No. 205, Glazing materials
        • 571.205(a) Glazing equipment manufactured before September 1, 2006 and glazing materials used in vehicles manufactured before November 1, 2006
        • 571.206 Standard No. 206; Door locks and door retention components
        • 571.207 Standard No. 207; Seating systems
        • 571.208 Standard No. 208; Occupant crash protection
        • 571.208a Optional test procedures for vehicles manufactured between January 27, 2004 and August 31, 2004
        • 571.209 Standard No. 209; Seat belt assemblies
        • 571.210 Standard No. 210; Seat belt assembly anchorages
        • 571.212 Standard No. 212; Windshield mounting
        • 571.213 Standard No. 213; Child restraint systems
        • 571.214 Standard No. 214; Side impact protection
        • 571.216 Standard No. 216; Roof crush resistance; Applicable unless a vehicle is certified to
        • 571.216a Standard No. 216a; Roof crush resistance; Upgraded standard
        • 571.217 Standard No. 217; Bus emergency exits and window retention and release
        • 571.218 Standard No. 218; Motorcycle helmets
        • 571.219 Standard No. 219; Windshield zone intrusion
        • 571.220 Standard No. 220; School bus rollover protection
        • 571.221 Standard No. 221; School bus body joint strength
        • 571.222 Standard No. 222; School bus passenger seating and crash protection
        • 571.223 Standard No. 223; Rear impact guards
        • 571.224 Standard No. 224; Rear impact protection.
        • 571.225 Standard No. 225; Child restraint anchorage systems.
        • 571.226 Standard No. 226; Ejection Mitigation
        • 571.301 Standard No. 301; Fuel system integrity
        • 571.302 Standard No. 302; Flammability of interior materials
        • 571.303 Standard No. 303; Fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles
        • 571.305 Standard No. 305; Electric-powered vehicles: electrolyte spillage and electrical shock protection
        • 571.305 Standard No. 305; Electric-powered vehicles: electrolyte spillage and electrical shock protection.
        • 571.401 Standard No. 401; Interior trunk release
        • 571.403 Standard No. 403; Platform lift systems for motor vehicles
        • 571.404 Standard No. 404; Platform lift installations in motor vehicles
        • 571.500 Standard No. 500; Low-speed vehicles
        • 571225 Standard No. 225; Child restraint anchorage systems.
        • 571301 Standard No. 301; Fuel system integrity.
        • 571302 Standard No. 302; Flammability of interior materials.
        • 571303 Standard No. 303; Fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles.
        • 571304 Standard No. 304; Compressed natural gas fuel container integrity.
• Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
  • Appendix of Forms
    • Form 1 Caption
    • Form 2 Date, Signature, Address, E-Mail Address, and Telephone Number
    • Form 3 Summons
    • Form 4 Summons on a Third-Party Complaint
    • Form 5 Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons
    • Form 6 Waiver of the Service of Summons
    • Form 7 Statement of Jurisdiction
    • Form 8 Statement of Reasons for Omitting a Party
    • Form 9 Statement Noting a Party's Death
    • Form 10 Complaint to Recover a Sum Certain
    • Form 11 Complaint for Negligence
    • Form 12 Complaint for Negligence when the Plaintiff Does Not Know Who is Responsible
    • Form 13 Complaint for Negligence Under the Federal Employers' Liability Act
    • Form 14 Complaint for damages under the merchant marine act
    • Form 15 Complaint for the Conversion of Property
    • Form 16 Third-Party Complaint
    • Form 17 Complaint for Specific Performance of a Contract to Convey Land
    • Form 18 Complaint for Patent Infringement
    • Form 19 Complaint for Copyright Infringement and Unfair Competition
    • Form 20 Complaint for Interpleader and Declaratory Relief
    • Form 21 Complaint on a Claim for a Debt and to Set Aside a Fraudulent Conveyance Under Rule 18(b)
    • Form 30 Answer Presenting Defenses Under Rule 12(b)
    • Form 31 Answer to a Complaint for Money Had and Received With a Counterclaim for Interpleader
    • Form 40 Motion to Dismiss Under Rule 12(b) for Lack of Jurisdiction, Improper Venue, Insufficient Service of Process, or Failure to State a Claim
    • Form 41 Motion to Bring in a Third-Party Defendant
    • Form 42 Motion to Intervene as a Defendant Under Rule 24
    • Form 50 Request to Produce Documents and Tangible Things, or to Enter Onto Land Under Rule 34
    • Form 51 Request for Admissions Under Rule 36
    • Form 52 Report of the Parties' Planning Meeting
    • Form 60 Notice of Condemnation
    • Form 61 Complaint for Condemnation
    • Form 70 Judgment on a Jury Verdict
    • Form 71 Judgment by the Court Without a Jury
    • Form 80 Notice of a Magistrate Judge's Availability
    • Form 81 Consent to an Assignment to a Magistrate Judge
    • Form 82 Order of Assignment to a Magistrate Judge
  • Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions
    • Rule A Scope of Rules
    • Rule B In Personam Actions: Attachment and Garnishment
    • Rule C In Rem Actions: Special Provisions
    • Rule D Possessory, Petitory, and Partition Actions
    • Rule E Actions in Rem and Quasi in Rem: General Provision
    • Rule F Limitation of Liability
    • Rule G Forfeiture Actions In Rem
  • Title I Scope of Rules; Form of Action
    • Rule 1 Scope and Purpose
    • Rule 2 One Form of Action
  • Title II Commencing an Action
    • Rule 3 Commencing an Action
    • Rule 4 Summons
    • Rule 4.1 Serving Other Process
    • Rule 5 Serving and Filing Pleadings and Other Papers
    • Rule 5.1 Constitutional Challenge to A Statute--Notice, Certification, and Intervention
    • Rule 5.2 Privacy Protection For Filings Made with the Court
    • Rule 6 Computing and Extending Time; Time for Motion Papers
  • Title III Pleadings and Motions
    • Rule 7 Pleadings Allowed; Form of Motions and Other Papers
    • Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement
    • Rule 8 General Rules of Pleading
    • Rule 9 Pleading Special Matters
    • Rule 10 Form of Pleadings
    • Rule 11 Signing Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers; Representations to the Court; Sanctions
    • Rule 12 Defenses and Objections: When and How Presented; Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings; Consolidating Motions; Waiving Defenses; Pretrial Hearing
    • Rule 13 Counterclaim and Crossclaim
    • Rule 14 Third-Party Practice
    • Rule 15 Amended and Supplemental Pleadings
    • Rule 16 Pretrial Conferences; Scheduling; Management
  • Title IV Parties
    • Rule 17 Plaintiff and Defendant; Capacity; Public Officers
    • Rule 18 Joinder of Claims
    • Rule 19 Required Joinder of Parties
    • Rule 20 Permissive Joinder of Parties
    • Rule 21 Misjoinder and Nonjoinder of Parties
    • Rule 22 Interpleader
    • Rule 23 Class Actions
    • Rule 23.1 Derivative Actions
    • Rule 23.2 Actions Relating to Unincorporated Associations
    • Rule 24 Intervention
    • Rule 25 Substitution of Parties
  • Title IX Special Proceedings
    • Rule 71.1 Condemning Real or Personal Property
    • Rule 72 Magistrate Judges: Pretrial Order
    • Rule 73 Magistrate Judges: Trial by Consent; Appeal
  • Title V Disclosures and Discovery
    • Rule 26 Duty to Disclose; General Provisions Governing Discovery
    • Rule 27 Depositions to Perpetuate Testimony
    • Rule 28 Persons Before Whom Depositions May Be Taken
    • Rule 29 Stipulations About Discovery Procedure
    • Rule 30 Depositions by Oral Examination
    • Rule 31 Depositions by Written Questions
    • Rule 32 Using Depositions in Court Proceedings
    • Rule 33 Interrogatories to Parties
    • Rule 34 Producing Documents, Electronically Stored Information, and Tangible Things, or Entering onto Land, for Inspection and Other Purposes
    • Rule 35 Physical and Mental Examinations
    • Rule 36 Requests for Admission
    • Rule 37 Failure to Make Disclosures or to Cooperate in Discovery; Sanctions
  • Title VI Trials
    • Rule 38 Right to a Jury Trial; Demand
    • Rule 39 Trial by Jury or by the Court
    • Rule 40 Scheduling Cases for Trial
    • Rule 41 Dismissal of Actions
    • Rule 42 Consolidation; Separate Trials
    • Rule 43 Taking Testimony
    • Rule 44 Proving an Official Record
    • Rule 44.1 Determining Foreign Law
    • Rule 45 Subpoena
    • Rule 46 Objecting to a Ruling or Order
    • Rule 47 Selecting Jurors
    • Rule 48 Number of Jurors; Verdict; Polling
    • Rule 49 Special Verdict; General Verdict and Questions
    • Rule 50 Judgment as a Matter of Law in a Jury Trial; Related Motion for a New Trial; Conditional Ruling
    • Rule 51 Instructions to the Jury; Objections; Preserving a Claim of Error
    • Rule 52 Findings and Conclusions by the Court; Judgment on Partial Findings
    • Rule 53 Masters
  • Title VII Judgment
    • Rule 54 Judgment; Costs
    • Rule 55 Default; Default Judgment
    • Rule 56 Summary Judgment
    • Rule 57 Declaratory Judgment
    • Rule 58 Entering Judgment
    • Rule 59 New Trial; Altering or Amending a Judgment
    • Rule 60 Relief from a Judgment or Order
    • Rule 61 Harmless Error
    • Rule 62 Stay of Proceedings to Enforce a Judgment
    • Rule 62.1 Indicative Ruling on a Motion for Relief That is Barred by a Pending Appeal
    • Rule 63 Judge's Inability to Proceed
  • Title VIII Provisional and Final Remedies
    • Rule 64 Seizing a Person or Property
    • Rule 65 Injunctions and Restraining Orders
    • Rule 65.1 Proceedings Against A Surety
    • Rule 66 Receivers
    • Rule 67 Deposit into Court
    • Rule 68 Offer of Judgment
    • Rule 69 Execution
    • Rule 70 Enforcing a Judgment for a Specific Act
    • Rule 71 Enforcing Relief for or Against a Nonparty
  • Title X District Courts and Clerks: Conducting Business; Issuing Orders
    • Rule 77 Conducting Business; Clerk's Authority; Notice of an Order or Judgment
    • Rule 78 Hearing Motions; Submission on Briefs
    • Rule 79 Records Kept by the Clerk
    • Rule 80 Stenographic Transcript as Evidence
  • Title XI General Provisions
    • Rule 81 Applicability of the Rules in General; Removed Actions
    • Rule 82 Jurisdiction and Venue Unaffected
    • Rule 83 Rules by District Courts; Judge's Directives
    • Rule 84 Forms
    • Rule 85 Title
    • Rule 86 Effective Dates
• Federal Rules of Evidence (2011)
  • ARTICLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS
    • Rule 101 Scope
    • Rule 102 Purpose and Construction
    • Rule 103 Rulings on Evidence
    • Rule 104 Preliminary Questions
    • Rule 105 Limited Admissibility
    • Rule 106 Remainder of or Related Writings or Recorded Statements
  • ARTICLE II JUDICIAL NOTICE
    • Rule 201 Judicial Notice of Adjudicative Facts
  • ARTICLE III PRESUMPTIONS IN CIVIL ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS
    • Rule 301 Presumptions in General in Civil Actions and Proceedings
    • Rule 302 Applicability of State Law in Civil Actions and Proceedings
  • ARTICLE IV RELEVANCY AND ITS LIMITS
    • Rule 401 Definition of Relevant Evidence
    • Rule 402 Relevant Evidence Generally Admissible; Irrelevant Evidence Inadmissible
    • Rule 403 Exclusion of Relevant Evidence on Grounds of Prejudice, Confusion, or Waste of Time
    • Rule 404 Character Evidence Not Admissible To Prove Conduct; Exceptions; Other Crimes
    • Rule 405 Methods of Proving Character
    • Rule 406 Habit; Routine Practice
    • Rule 407 Subsequent Remedial Measures
    • Rule 408 Compromise and Offers to Compromise
    • Rule 409 Payment of Medical and Similar Expenses
    • Rule 410 Inadmissibility of Pleas, Plea Discussions, and Related Statements
    • Rule 411 Liability Insurance
    • Rule 412 Sex Offense Cases; Relevance of Alleged Victim
    • Rule 413 Evidence of Similar Crimes in Sexual Assault Cases
    • Rule 414 Evidence of Similar Crimes in Child Molestation Case
    • Rule 415 Evidence of Similar Acts in Civil Cases Concerning Sexual Assault or Child Molestation
  • ARTICLE IX AUTHENTICATION AND IDENTIFICATION
    • Rule 901 Requirement of Authentication or Identification
    • Rule 902 Self-authentication
    • Rule 903 Subscribing Witness
  • ARTICLE V PRIVILEGES
    • Rule 501 General Rule [Privileges]
    • Rule 502 Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product; Limitations on Waiver
  • ARTICLE VI WITNESSES
    • Rule 601 General Rule of Competency
    • Rule 602 Lack of Personal Knowledge
    • Rule 603 Oath or Affirmation
    • Rule 604 Interpreters
    • Rule 605 Competency of Judge as Witness
    • Rule 606 Competency of Juror as Witness
    • Rule 607 Who May Impeach
    • Rule 608 Evidence of Character and Conduct of Witness
    • Rule 609 Impeachment by Evidence of Conviction of Crime
    • Rule 610 Religious Beliefs or Opinions
    • Rule 611 Mode and Order of Interrogation and Presentation
    • Rule 612 Writing Used To Refresh Memory
    • Rule 613 Prior Statements of Witnesses
    • Rule 614 Calling and Interrogation of Witnesses by Court
    • Rule 615 Exclusion of Witnesses
  • ARTICLE VII OPINIONS AND EXPERT TESTIMONY
    • Rule 701 Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses
    • Rule 702 Testimony by Experts
    • Rule 703 Bases of Opinion Testimony by Experts
    • Rule 704 Opinion on Ultimate Issue
    • Rule 705 Disclosure of Facts or Data Underlying Expert Opinion
    • Rule 706 Court Appointed Experts
  • ARTICLE VIII HEARSAY
    • Rule 801 Definitions [Hearsay]
    • Rule 802 Hearsay Rule
    • Rule 803 Hearsay Exceptions; Availability of Declarant Immaterial
    • Rule 804 Hearsay Exceptions; Declarant Unavailable
    • Rule 805 Hearsay Within Hearsay
    • Rule 806 Attacking and Supporting Credibility of Declarant
    • Rule 807 Residual Exception
  • ARTICLE X CONTENTS OF WRITINGS, RECORDINGS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS
    • Rule 1001 Definitions [Writings]
    • Rule 1002 Requirement of Original
    • Rule 1003 Admissibility of Duplicates
    • Rule 1004 Admissibility of Other Evidence of Contents
    • Rule 1005 Public Records
    • Rule 1006 Summaries
    • Rule 1007 Testimony or Written Admission of Party
    • Rule 1008 Functions of Court and Jury
  • ARTICLE XI MISCELLANEOUS RULES
    • Rule 1101 Applicability of Rules
    • Rule 1102 Amendments
• United States Code
  • Title 28 Judiciary and Judicial Procedure
    • 1 Number of justices; quorum
    • 2 Terms of court
    • 3 Vacancy in office of Chief Justice; disability
    • 4 Precedence of associate justices
    • 5 Salaries of justices
    • 6 Records of former court of appeals
    • 41 Number and composition of circuits
    • 42 Allotment of Supreme Court justices to circuits
    • 43 Creation and composition of courts
    • 44 Appointment, tenure, residence and salary of circuit judges
    • 45 Chief judges; precedence of judges
    • 46 Assignment of judges; panels; hearings; quorum
    • 47 Disqualification of trial judge to hear appeal
    • 48 Terms of court
    • 49 Assignment of judges to division to appoint independent counsels
    • 81 Alabama
    • 81A Alaska
    • 82 Arizona
    • 83 Arkansas
    • 84 California
    • 85 Colorado
    • 86 Connecticut
    • 87 Delaware
    • 88 District of Columbia
    • 89 Florida
    • 90 Georgia
    • 91 Hawaii
    • 92 Idaho
    • 93 Illinois
    • 94 Indiana
    • 95 Iowa
    • 96 Kansas
    • 97 Kentucky
    • 98 Louisiana
    • 99 Maine
    • 100 Maryland
    • 101 Massachusetts
    • 102 Michigan
    • 103 Minnesota
    • 104 Mississippi
    • 105 Missouri
    • 106 Montana
    • 107 Nebraska
    • 108 Nevada
    • 109 New Hampshire
    • 110 New Jersey
    • 111 New Mexico
    • 112 New York
    • 113 North Carolina
    • 114 North Dakota
    • 115 Ohio
    • 116 Oklahoma
    • 117 Oregon
    • 118 Pennsylvania
    • 119 Puerto Rico
    • 120 Rhode Island
    • 121 South Carolina
    • 122 South Dakota
    • 123 Tennessee
    • 124 Texas
    • 125 Utah
    • 126 Vermont
    • 127 Virginia
    • 128 Washington
    • 129 West Virginia
    • 130 Wisconsin
    • 131 Wyoming
    • 132 Creation and composition of district courts
    • 133 Appointment and number of district judges
    • 134 Tenure and residence of district judges
    • 135 Salaries of district judges
    • 136 Chief judges; precedence of district judges
    • 137 Division of business among district judges
    • 138 Terms abolished
    • 139 Times for holding regular sessions
    • 140 Adjournment
    • 141 Special sessions; places; notice
    • 143 Vacant judgeship as affecting proceedings
    • 144 Bias or prejudice of judge
    • 151 Designation of bankruptcy courts
    • 152 Appointment of bankruptcy judges
    • 153 Salaries; character of service
    • 154 Division of businesses; chief judge
    • 155 Temporary transfer of bankruptcy judges
    • 156 Staff; expenses
    • 157 Procedures
    • 158 Appeals
    • 159 Bankruptcy statistics
    • 171 Appointment and number of judges; character of court; designation of chief judge
    • 172 Tenure and salaries of judges
    • 173 Times and places of holding court
    • 174 Assignment of judges; decisions
    • 175 Official duty station; residence
    • 176 Removal from office
    • 177 Disbarment of removed judges
    • 178 Retirement of judges of the Court of Federal Claims
    • 179 Personnel application and insurance programs
    • 251 Appointment and number of judges; offices
    • 252 Tenure and salaries of judges
    • 253 Duties of chief judge
    • 254 Single-judge trials
    • 255 Three-judge trials
    • 256 Trials at ports other than New York
    • 257 Publication of decisions
    • 258 Chief judges; precedence of judges
    • 291 Circuit judges
    • 292 District judges
    • 293 Judges of the Court of International Trade
    • 294 Assignment of retired Justices or judges to active duty
    • 295 Conditions upon designation and assignment
    • 296 Powers upon designation and assignment
    • 297 Assignment of judges to courts of the freely associated compact states
    • 331 Judicial Conference of the United States
    • 332 Judicial councils of circuits
    • 333 Judicial conferences of circuits
    • 334 Institutes and joint councils on sentencing
    • 335 Judicial Conference of the Court of International Trade
    • 351 Complaints; judge defined
    • 352 Review of complaint by chief judge
    • 353 Special committees
    • 354 Action by judicial council
    • 355 Action by Judicial Conference
    • 356 Subpoena power
    • 357 Review of orders and actions
    • 358 Rules
    • 359 Restrictions
    • 360 Disclosure of information
    • 361 Reimbursement of expenses
    • 362 Other provisions and rules not affected
    • 363 Court of Federal Claims, Court of International Trade, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    • 364 Effect of felony conviction
    • 371 Retirement on salary; retirement in senior status
    • 372 Retirement for disability; substitute judge on failure to retire
    • 373 Judges in territories and possessions
    • 374 Residence of retired judges; official station
    • 375 Recall of certain judges and magistrate judges
    • 376 Annuities for survivors of certain judicial officials of the United States
    • 377 Retirement of bankruptcy judges and magistrate judges
    • 411 Supreme Court reports; printing, binding, and distribution
    • 412 Sale of Supreme Court reports
    • 413 Publications; distribution to courts
    • 414 Transmittal of books to successors
    • 451 Definitions
    • 452 Courts always open; powers unrestricted by expiration of sessions
    • 453 Oaths of justices and judges
    • 454 Practice of law by justices and judges
    • 455 Disqualification of justice, judge, or magistrate judge
    • 456 Traveling expenses of justices and judges; official duty stations
    • 457 Records; obsolete papers
    • 458 Relative of justice or judge ineligible to appointment
    • 459 Administration of oaths and acknowledgments
    • 460 Application to other courts
    • 461 Adjustments in certain salaries
    • 462 Court accommodations
    • 463 Expenses of litigation
    • 471 Requirement for a district court civil justice expense and delay reduction plan
    • 472 Development and implementation of a civil justice expense and delay reduction plan
    • 473 Content of civil justice expense and delay reduction plans
    • 474 Review of district court action
    • 475 Periodic district court assessment
    • 476 Enhancement of judicial information dissemination
    • 477 Model civil justice expense and delay reduction plan
    • 478 Advisory groups
    • 479 Information on litigation management and cost and delay reduction
    • 480 Training programs
    • 481 Automated case information
    • 482 Definitions
    • 501 Executive department
    • 502 Seal
    • 503 Attorney General
    • 504 Deputy Attorneys General
    • 504a Associate Attorney General
    • 505 Solicitor General
    • 506 Assistant Attorneys General
    • 507 Assistant Attorney General for Administration
    • 507A Assistant Attorney General for National Security
    • 508 Vacancies
    • 509 Functions of the Attorney General
    • 509A National Security Division
    • 509B Section to enforce human rights laws
    • 510 Delegation of authority
    • 511 Attorney General to advise the President
    • 512 Attorney General to advise heads of executive departments
    • 513 Attorney General to advise Secretaries of military departments
    • 514 Legal services on pending claims in departments and agencies
    • 515 Authority for legal proceedings; commission, oath, and salary for special attorneys
    • 516 Conduct of litigation reserved to Department of Justice
    • 517 Interests of United States in pending suits
    • 518 Conduct and argument of cases
    • 519 Supervision of litigation
    • 520 Transmission of petitions in United States Court of Federal Claims or in United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; statement furnished by departments
    • 521 Publication and distribution of opinions
    • 522 Report of business and statistics
    • 523 Requisitions
    • 524 Availability of appropriations
    • 525 Procurement of law books, reference books, and periodicals; sale and exchange
    • 526 Authority of Attorney General to investigate United States attorneys, marshals, trustees, clerks of court, and others
    • 527 Establishment of working capital fund
    • 528 Disqualification of officers and employees of the Department of Justice
    • 529 Annual report of Attorney General
    • 530 Payment of travel and transportation expenses of newly appointed special agents
    • 530A Authorization of appropriations for travel and related expenses and for health care of personnel serving abroad
    • 530B Ethical standards for attorneys for the Government
    • 530C Authority to use available funds
    • 530D Report on enforcement of laws
    • 531 Federal Bureau of Investigation
    • 532 Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
    • 533 Investigative and other officials; appointment
    • 534 Acquisition, preservation, and exchange of identification records and information; appointment of officials
    • 535 Investigation of crimes involving Government officers and employees; limitations
    • 536 Positions in excepted service
    • 537 Expenses of unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character
    • 538 Investigation of aircraft piracy and related violations
    • 539 Counterintelligence official reception and representation expenses
    • 540 Investigation of felonious killings of State or local law enforcement officers
    • 540A Investigation of violent crimes against travelers
    • 540B Investigation of serial killings
    • 540C FBI Police
    • 541 United States attorneys
    • 542 Assistant United States attorneys
    • 543 Special attorneys
    • 544 Oath of office
    • 545 Residence
    • 546 Vacancies
    • 547 Duties
    • 548 Salaries
    • 549 Expenses
    • 550 Clerical assistants, messengers, and private process servers
    • 561 United States Marshals Service
    • 562 Vacancies
    • 563 Oath of office
    • 564 Powers as sheriff
    • 565 Expenses of the Service
    • 566 Powers and duties
    • 567 Collection of fees; accounting
    • 568 Practice of law prohibited
    • 569 Reemployment rights
    • 581 United States trustees
    • 582 Assistant United States trustees
    • 583 Oath of office
    • 584 Official stations
    • 585 Vacancies
    • 586 Duties; supervision by Attorney General
    • 587 Salaries
    • 588 Expenses
    • 589 Staff and other employees
    • 589a United States Trustee System Fund
    • 589b Bankruptcy data
    • 591 Applicability of provisions of this chapter
    • 592 Preliminary investigation and application for appointment of an independent counsel
    • 593 Duties of the division of the court
    • 594 Authority and duties of an independent counsel
    • 595 Congressional oversight
    • 596 Removal of an independent counsel; termination of office
    • 597 Relationship with Department of Justice
    • 598 Severability
    • 599 Termination of effect of chapter
    • 599A Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and Explosives
    • 599B Personnel Management demonstration project
    • 601 Creation; Director and Deputy Director
    • 602 Employees
    • 603 Salaries
    • 604 Duties of Director generally
    • 605 Budget estimates
    • 606 Duties of Deputy Director
    • 607 Practice of law prohibited
    • 608 Seal
    • 609 Courts' appointive power unaffected
    • 610 Courts defined
    • 611 Retirement of Director
    • 612 Judiciary Information Technology Fund
    • 613 Disbursing and certifying officers
    • 620 Federal Judicial Center
    • 621 Board; composition, tenure of members, compensation
    • 622 Meetings; conduct of business
    • 623 Duties of the Board
    • 624 Powers of the Board
    • 625 Director and staff
    • 626 Compensation of the Director and Deputy Director
    • 627 Retirement; employee benefits
    • 628 Appropriations and accounting
    • 629 Federal Judicial Center Foundation
    • 631 Appointment and tenure
    • 632 Character of service
    • 633 Determination of number, locations, and salaries of magistrate judges
    • 634 Compensation
    • 635 Expenses
    • 636 Jurisdiction, powers, and temporary assignment
    • 637 Training
    • 638 Dockets and forms; United States Code; seals
    • 639 Definitions
    • 651 Authorization of alternative dispute resolution
    • 652 Jurisdiction
    • 653 Neutrals
    • 654 Arbitration
    • 655 Arbitrators
    • 656 Subpoenas
    • 657 Arbitration award and judgment
    • 658 Compensation of arbitrators and neutrals
    • 671 Clerk
    • 672 Marshal
    • 673 Reporter
    • 674 Librarian
    • 675 Law clerks and secretaries
    • 676 Printing and binding
    • 677 Counselor to the Chief Justice
    • 711 Clerks and employees
    • 712 Law clerks and secretaries
    • 713 Librarians
    • 714 Criers and messengers
    • 715 Staff attorneys and technical assistants
    • 751 Clerks
    • 752 Law clerks and secretaries
    • 753 Reporters
    • 754 Receivers of property in different districts
    • 755 Criers and bailiffs
    • 756 Power to appoint
    • 791 Clerk
    • 794 Law clerks and secretaries
    • 795 Bailiffs and messengers
    • 796 Reporting of court proceedings
    • 797 Recall of retired judges
    • 798 Places of holding court; appointment of special masters
    • 871 Clerk, chief deputy clerk, assistant clerk, deputies, assistants, and other employees
    • 872 Criers, bailiffs, and messengers
    • 951 Oath of office of clerks and deputies
    • 953 Administration of oaths and acknowledgments
    • 954 Vacancy in clerk position; absence of clerk
    • 955 Practice of law restricted
    • 956 Powers and duties of clerks and deputies
    • 957 Clerks ineligible for certain offices
    • 958 Persons ineligible as receivers
    • 959 Trustees and receivers suable; management; State laws
    • 960 Tax liability
    • 961 Office expenses of clerks
    • 963 Courts defined
    • 991 United States Sentencing Commission; establishment and purposes
    • 992 Terms of office; compensation
    • 993 Powers and duties of Chair
    • 994 Duties of the Commission
    • 995 Powers of the Commission
    • 996 Director and staff
    • 997 Annual report
    • 998 Definitions
    • 1251 Original jurisdiction
    • 1253 Direct appeals from decisions of three-judge courts
    • 1254 Courts of appeals; certiorari; certified questions
    • 1257 State courts; certiorari
    • 1258 Supreme Court of Puerto Rico; certiorari
    • 1259 Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; certiorari
    • 1291 Final decisions of district courts
    • 1292 Interlocutory decisions
    • 1294 Circuits in which decisions reviewable
    • 1295 Jurisdiction of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    • 1296 Review of certain agency actions
    • 1330 Actions against foreign states
    • 1331 Federal question
    • 1332 Diversity of citizenship; amount in controversy; costs
    • 1333 Admiralty, maritime and prize cases
    • 1334 Bankruptcy cases and proceedings
    • 1335 Interpleader
    • 1336 Surface Transportation Board's orders
    • 1337 Commerce and antitrust regulations; amount in controversy, costs
    • 1338 Patents, plant variety protection, copyrights, mask works, designs, trademarks, and unfair competition
    • 1339 Postal matters
    • 1340 Internal revenue; customs duties
    • 1341 Taxes by States
    • 1342 Rate orders of State agencies
    • 1343 Civil rights and elective franchise
    • 1344 Election disputes
    • 1345 United States as plaintiff
    • 1346 United States as defendant
    • 1347 Partition action where United States is joint tenant
    • 1348 Banking association as party
    • 1349 Corporation organized under federal law as party
    • 1350 Alien's action for tort
    • 1351 Consuls, vice consuls, and members of a diplomatic mission as defendant
    • 1352 Bonds executed under federal law
    • 1353 Indian allotments
    • 1354 Land grants from different states
    • 1355 Fine, penalty or forfeiture
    • 1356 Seizures not within admiralty and maritime jurisdiction
    • 1357 Injuries under Federal laws
    • 1358 Eminent domain
    • 1359 Parties collusively joined or made
    • 1360 State civil jurisdiction in actions to which Indians are parties
    • 1361 Action to compel an officer of the United States to perform his duty
    • 1362 Indian tribes
    • 1363 Jurors' employment rights
    • 1364 Direct actions against insurers of members of diplomatic missions and their families
    • 1365 Senate actions
    • 1366 Construction of references to laws of the United States or Acts of Congress
    • 1367 Supplemental jurisdiction
    • 1368 Counterclaims in unfair practices in international trade
    • 1369 Multiparty, multiforum jurisdiction
    • 1391 Venue generally
    • 1392 Defendants or property in different districts in same State
    • 1394 Banking association's action against Comptroller of Currency
    • 1395 Fine, penalty or forfeiture
    • 1396 Internal revenue taxes
    • 1397 Interpleader
    • 1398 Interstate Commerce Commission's orders
    • 1399 Partition action involving United States
    • 1400 Patents and copyrights, mask works, and designs
    • 1401 Stockholder's derivative action
    • 1402 United States as defendant
    • 1403 Eminent domain
    • 1404 Change of venue
    • 1405 Creation or alteration of district or division
    • 1406 Cure or waiver of defects
    • 1407 Multidistrict litigation
    • 1408 Venue of cases under title 11
    • 1409 Venue of proceedings arising under title 11 or arising in or related to cases under title 11
    • 1410 Venue of cases ancillary to foreign proceedings
    • 1411 Jury trials
    • 1412 Change of venue
    • 1413 Venue of cases under chapter 5 of title 3
    • 1441 Actions removable generally
    • 1442 Federal officers or agencies sued or prosecuted
    • 1442a Members of armed forces sued or prosecuted
    • 1443 Civil rights cases
    • 1444 Foreclosure action against United States
    • 1445 Nonremovable actions
    • 1446 Procedure for removal
    • 1447 Procedure after removal generally
    • 1448 Process after removal
    • 1449 State court record supplied
    • 1450 Attachment or sequestration; securities
    • 1451 Definitions
    • 1452 Removal of claims related to bankruptcy cases
    • 1453 Removal of class actions
    • 1454 Patent, plant variety protection, and copyright cases
    • 1491 Claims against United States generally; actions involving Tennessee Valley Authority
    • 1492 Congressional reference cases
    • 1494 Accounts of officers, agents or contractors
    • 1495 Damages for unjust conviction and imprisonment; claim against United States
    • 1496 Disbursing officers' claims
    • 1497 Oyster growers' damages from dredging operations
    • 1498 Patent and copyright cases
    • 1499 Liquidated damages withheld from contractors under chapter 37 of title 40
    • 1500 Pendency of claims in other courts
    • 1501 Pensions
    • 1502 Treaty cases
    • 1503 Set-offs
    • 1505 Indian claims
    • 1507 Jurisdiction for certain declaratory judgments
    • 1508 Jurisdiction for certain partnership proceedings
    • 1509 No jurisdiction in cases involving refunds of tax shelter promoter and understatement penalties
    • 1581 Civil actions against the United States and agencies and officers thereof
    • 1582 Civil actions commenced by the United States
    • 1583 Counterclaims, cross-claims, and third-party actions
    • 1584 Civil actions under the North American Free Trade Agreement or the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement
    • 1585 Powers in law and equity
    • 1602 Findings and declaration of purpose
    • 1603 Definitions
    • 1604 Immunity of a foreign state from jurisdiction
    • 1605 General exceptions to the jurisdictional immunity of a foreign state
    • 1605A Terrorism exception to the jurisdictional immunity of a foreign state
    • 1606 Extent of liability
    • 1607 Counterclaims
    • 1608 Service; time to answer; default
    • 1609 Immunity from attachment and execution of property of a foreign state
    • 1610 Exceptions to the immunity from attachment or execution
    • 1611 Certain types of property immune from execution
    • 1631 Transfer to cure want of jurisdiction
    • 1651 Writs
    • 1652 State laws as rules of decision
    • 1653 Amendment of pleadings to show jurisdiction
    • 1654 Appearance personally or by counsel
    • 1655 Lien enforcement; absent defendants
    • 1656 Creation of new district or division or transfer of territory; lien enforcement
    • 1657 Priority of civil actions
    • 1658 Time limitations on the commencement of civil actions arising under Acts of Congress
    • 1659 Stay of certain actions pending disposition of related proceedings before the United States International Trade Commission
    • 1691 Seal and teste of process
    • 1692 Process and orders affecting property in different districts
    • 1693 Place of arrest in civil action
    • 1694 Patent infringement action
    • 1695 Stockholder's derivative action
    • 1696 Service in foreign and international litigation
    • 1697 Service in multiparty, multiforum actions
    • 1711 Definitions
    • 1712 Coupon settlements
    • 1713 Protection against loss by class members
    • 1714 Protection against discrimination based on geographic location
    • 1715 Notifications to appropriate Federal and State officials
    • 1731 Handwriting
    • 1732 Record made in regular course of business; photographic copies
    • 1733 Government records and papers; copies
    • 1734 Court record lost or destroyed, generally
    • 1735 Court record lost or destroyed where United States interested
    • 1736 Congressional Journals
    • 1737 Copy of officer's bond
    • 1738 State and Territorial statutes and judicial proceedings; full faith and credit
    • 1738A Full faith and credit given to child custody determinations
    • 1738B Full faith and credit for child support orders
    • 1738C Certain acts, records, and proceedings and the effect thereof
    • 1739 State and Territorial nonjudicial records; full faith and credit
    • 1740 Copies of consular papers
    • 1741 Foreign official documents
    • 1743 Demand on postmaster
    • 1744 Copies of United States Patent and Trademark Office documents, generally
    • 1745 Copies of foreign patent documents
    • 1746 Unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury
    • 1781 Transmittal of letter rogatory or request
    • 1782 Assistance to foreign and international tribunals and to litigants before such tribunals
    • 1783 Subpoena of person in foreign country
    • 1784 Contempt
    • 1785 Subpoenas in multiparty, multiforum actions
    • 1821 Per diem and mileage generally; subsistence
    • 1822 Competency of interested persons; share of penalties payable
    • 1824 Mileage fees under summons as both witness and juror
    • 1825 Payment of fees
    • 1826 Recalcitrant witnesses
    • 1827 Interpreters in courts of the United States
    • 1828 Special interpretation services
    • 1861 Declaration of policy
    • 1862 Discrimination prohibited
    • 1863 Plan for random jury selection
    • 1864 Drawing of names from the master jury wheel; completion of juror qualification form
    • 1865 Qualifications for jury service
    • 1866 Selection and summoning of jury panels
    • 1867 Challenging compliance with selection procedures
    • 1868 Maintenance and inspection of records
    • 1869 Definitions
    • 1870 Challenges
    • 1871 Fees
    • 1872 Issues of fact in Supreme Court
    • 1873 Admiralty and maritime cases
    • 1874 Actions on bonds and specialties
    • 1875 Protection of jurors' employment
    • 1876 Trial by jury in the Court of International Trade
    • 1877 Protection of jurors
    • 1878 Optional use of a one-step summoning and qualification procedure
    • 1911 Supreme Court
    • 1912 Damages and costs on affirmance
    • 1913 Courts of appeals
    • 1914 District court; filing and miscellaneous fees; rules of court
    • 1915 Proceedings in forma pauperis
    • 1915A Screening
    • 1916 Seamen's suits
    • 1917 District courts; fee on filing notice of or petition for appeal
    • 1918 District courts; fines, forfeitures and criminal proceedings
    • 1919 Dismissal for lack of jurisdiction
    • 1920 Taxation of costs
    • 1921 United States marshal's fees
    • 1922 Witness fees before United States magistrate judges
    • 1923 Docket fees and costs of briefs
    • 1924 Verification of bill of costs
    • 1925 Admiralty and maritime cases
    • 1926 Court of Federal Claims
    • 1927 Counsel's liability for excessive costs
    • 1928 Patent infringement action; disclaimer not filed
    • 1929 Extraordinary expenses not expressly authorized
    • 1930 Bankruptcy fees
    • 1931 Disposition of filing fees
    • 1932 [FN1] Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation
    • 1932 [FN1] Revocation of earned release credit
    • 1961 Interest
    • 1962 Lien
    • 1963 Registration of judgments for enforcement in other districts
    • 1964 Constructive notice of pending actions
    • 2001 Sale of realty generally
    • 2002 Notice of sale of realty
    • 2003 Marshal's incapacity after levy on or sale of realty
    • 2004 Sale of personalty generally
    • 2005 Appraisal of goods taken on execution
    • 2006 Execution against revenue officer
    • 2007 Imprisonment for debt
    • 2041 Deposit of moneys in pending or adjudicated cases
    • 2042 Withdrawal
    • 2043 Deposit of other moneys
    • 2044 Payment of fine with bond money
    • 2045 Investment of court registry funds
    • 2071 Rule-making power generally
    • 2072 Rules of procedure and evidence; power to prescribe
    • 2073 Rules of procedure and evidence; method of prescribing
    • 2074 Rules of procedure and evidence; submission to Congress; effective date
    • 2075 Bankruptcy rules
    • 2077 Publication of rules; advisory committees
    • 2101 Supreme Court; time for appeal or certiorari; docketing; stay
    • 2102 Priority of criminal case on appeal from State court
    • 2104 Reviews of State court decisions
    • 2105 Scope of review; abatement
    • 2106 Determination
    • 2107 Time for appeal to court of appeals
    • 2108 Proof of amount in controversy
    • 2109 Quorum of Supreme Court justices absent
    • 2111 Harmless error
    • 2112 Record on review and enforcement of agency orders
    • 2113 Definition
    • 2201 Creation of remedy
    • 2202 Further relief
    • 2241 Power to grant writ
    • 2242 Application
    • 2243 Issuance of writ; return; hearing; decision
    • 2244 Finality of determination
    • 2245 Certificate of trial judge admissible in evidence
    • 2246 Evidence; depositions; affidavits
    • 2247 Documentary evidence
    • 2248 Return or answer; conclusiveness
    • 2249 Certified copies of indictment, plea and judgment; duty of respondent
    • 2250 Indigent petitioner entitled to documents without cost
    • 2251 Stay of State court proceedings
    • 2252 Notice
    • 2253 Appeal
    • 2254 State custody; remedies in Federal courts
    • 2255 Federal custody; remedies on motion attacking sentence
    • 2261 Prisoners in State custody subject to capital sentence; appointment of counsel; requirement of rule of court or statute; procedures for appointment
    • 2262 Mandatory stay of execution; duration; limits on stays of execution; successive petitions
    • 2263 Filing of habeas corpus application; time requirements; tolling rules
    • 2264 Scope of Federal review; district court adjudications
    • 2265 Certification and judicial review
    • 2266 Limitation periods for determining applications and motions
    • 2283 Stay of State court proceedings
    • 2284 Three-judge court; when required; composition; procedure
    • 2321 Judicial review of Board's orders and decisions; procedure generally; process
    • 2322 United States as party
    • 2323 Duties of Attorney General; intervenors
    • 2341 Definitions
    • 2342 Jurisdiction of court of appeals
    • 2343 Venue
    • 2344 Review of orders; time; notice; contents of petition; service
    • 2345 Prehearing conference
    • 2346 Certification of record on review
    • 2347 Petitions to review; proceedings
    • 2348 Representation in proceeding; intervention
    • 2349 Jurisdiction of the proceeding
    • 2350 Review in Supreme Court on certiorari or certification
    • 2351 Enforcement of orders by district courts
    • 2361 Process and procedure
    • 2401 Time for commencing action against United States
    • 2402 Jury trial in actions against United States
    • 2403 Intervention by United States or a State; constitutional question
    • 2404 Death of defendant in damage action
    • 2405 Garnishment
    • 2406 Credits in actions by United States; prior disallowance
    • 2407 Delinquents for public money; judgment at return term; continuance
    • 2408 Security not required of United States
    • 2409 Partition actions involving United States
    • 2409a Real property quiet title actions
    • 2410 Actions affecting property on which United States has lien
    • 2411 Interest
    • 2412 Costs and fees
    • 2413 Executions in favor of United States
    • 2414 Payment of judgments and compromise settlements
    • 2415 Time for commencing actions brought by the United States
    • 2416 Time for commencing actions brought by the United States-Exclusions
    • 2461 Mode of recovery
    • 2462 Time for commencing proceedings
    • 2463 Property taken under revenue law not repleviable
    • 2464 Security; special bond
    • 2465 Return of property to claimant; liability for wrongful seizure; attorney fees, costs, and interest
    • 2466 Fugitive disentitlement
    • 2467 Enforcement of foreign judgment
    • 2501 Time for filing suit
    • 2502 Aliens' privilege to sue
    • 2503 Proceedings generally
    • 2504 Plaintiff's testimony
    • 2505 Trial before judges
    • 2506 Interest of witness
    • 2507 Calls and discovery
    • 2508 Counterclaim or set-off; registration of judgment
    • 2509 Congressional reference cases
    • 2510 Referral of cases by Comptroller General
    • 2511 Accounts of officers, agents or contractors
    • 2512 Disbursing officers; relief
    • 2513 Unjust conviction and imprisonment
    • 2514 Forfeiture of fraudulent claims
    • 2515 New trial; stay of judgment
    • 2516 Interest on claims and judgments
    • 2517 Payment of judgments
    • 2519 Conclusiveness of judgment
    • 2521 Subpoenas and incidental powers
    • 2522 Notice of appeal
    • 2631 Persons entitled to commence a civil action
    • 2632 Commencement of a civil action
    • 2633 Procedure and fees
    • 2634 Notice
    • 2635 Filing of official documents
    • 2636 Time for commencement of action
    • 2637 Exhaustion of administrative remedies
    • 2638 New grounds in support of a civil action
    • 2639 Burden of proof; evidence of value
    • 2640 Scope and standard of review
    • 2641 Witnesses; inspection of documents
    • 2642 Analysis of imported merchandise
    • 2643 Relief
    • 2644 Interest
    • 2645 Decisions
    • 2646 Retrial or rehearing
    • 2671 Definitions
    • 2672 Administrative adjustment of claims
    • 2673 Reports to Congress
    • 2674 Liability of United States
    • 2675 Disposition by federal agency as prerequisite; evidence
    • 2676 Judgment as bar
    • 2677 Compromise
    • 2678 Attorney fees; penalty
    • 2679 Exclusiveness of remedy
    • 2680 Exceptions
    • 2710 Right of attachment
    • 2711 Application for warrant
    • 2712 Issue of warrant
    • 2713 Trial of ownership of property
    • 2714 Investment of proceeds of attached property
    • 2715 Publication
    • 2716 Personal notice
    • 2717 Discharge
    • 2718 Interest on balances due department
    • 3701 Definitions
    • 3702 Unlawful sports gambling
    • 3703 Injunctions
    • 3704 Applicability
    • 3901 Civil actions
    • 3902 Judicial review of regulations
    • 3903 Effect of failure to issue regulations
    • 3904 Expedited review of certain appeals
    • 3905 Attorney's fees and interest
    • 3906 Payments
    • 3907 Other judicial review prohibited
    • 3908 Definitions
    • 4001 Assumption of contractual obligations related to transfers of rights in motion pictures
    • 4101 Definitions
    • 4102 Recognition of foreign defamation judgments
    • 4103 Removal
    • 4104 Declaratory judgments
    • 4105 Attorneys' fees
    • Appendix of Forms
      • Forms Petition for Relief From a Conviction or Sentence By a Person in State Custody
      • Forms Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct a Sentence By a Person in Federal Custody
    • II Rules for Multicircuit Petitions for Review Under 28 U.S.C.2112(a)(3)
      • Rule 25.1 Definitions
      • Rule 25.2 Filing of Notices
      • Rule 25.3 Service of Notices
      • Rule 25.4 Form of Notices; Place of Filing
      • Rule 25.5 Random Selection
      • Rule 25.6 Service of Panel Consolidation Order
    • I Rules for Multidistrict Litigation Under 28 U.S.C.1407
      • Rule 1.1 Definitions
      • Rule 2.1. Rules and Practice
      • Rule 3.1 Electronic Records and Files; Copy Fees
      • Rule 3.2 ECF Users: Filing Requirements
      • Rule 3.3 Non-ECF Users: Filing Requirements
      • Rule 4.1 Service of Pleadings
      • Rule 5.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement
      • Rule 6.1 Motion Practice
      • Rule 6.2 Motions to Transfer for Coordinated or Consolidated Pretrial Proceedings
      • Rule 6.3 Motions for Miscellaneous Relief
      • Rule 7.1 Conditional Transfer Orders (CTO) for Tag-Along Actions
      • Rule 7.2 Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Tag-Along Actions
      • Rule 8.1 Show Cause Orders
      • Rule 9.1 Transfer of Files; Notification Requirements
      • Rule 10.1 Termination and Remand
      • Rule 10.2 Conditional Remand Orders (CRO)
      • Rule 10.3 Motion to Remand
      • Rule 10.4 Transfer of Files on Remand
      • Rule 11.1 Hearing Sessions and Oral Argument
    • Legislative History
    • Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts
      • Rule 1 Scope
      • Rule 2 The Petition
      • Rule 3 Filing the Petition; Inmate Filing
      • Rule 4 Preliminary Review; Serving the Petition and Order
      • Rule 5 The Answer and the Reply
      • Rule 6 Discovery
      • Rule 7 Expanding the Record
      • Rule 8 Evidentiary Hearing
      • Rule 9 Second or Successive Petitions
      • Rule 10 Powers of a Magistrate Judge
      • Rule 11 Certificate of Appealability; Time to Appeal
      • Rule 12 Applicability of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
    • Rules Governing Section 2255 Proceedings for the United States District Courts
      • Rule 1 Scope
      • Rule 2 The Motion
      • Rule 3 Filing the Motion; Inmate Filing
      • Rule 4 Preliminary Review
      • Rule 5 The Answer and the Reply
      • Rule 6 Discovery
      • Rule 9 Second or Successive Motions
      • Rule 11 Certificate of Appealability; Time to Appeal
      • Rule 12 Applicability of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
    • Subchapter A Definitions and General Provisions
      • 3001 Applicability of chapter
      • 3002 Definitions
      • 3003 Rules of construction
      • 3004 Service of process; enforcement; notice
      • 3005 Application of chapter to judgments
      • 3006 Affidavit requirements
      • 3007 Perishable personal property
      • 3008 Proceedings before United States magistrate judges
      • 3009 United States marshals' authority to designate keeper
      • 3010 Co-owned property
      • 3011 Assessment of surcharge on a debt
      • 3012 Joinder of additional defendant
      • 3013 Modification or protective order; supervision of enforcement
      • 3014 Exempt property
      • 3015 Discovery as to debtor's financial condition
    • Subchapter B Prejudgment Remedies
      • 3101 Prejudgment remedies
      • 3102 Attachment
      • 3103 Receivership
      • 3104 Garnishment
      • 3105 Sequestration
    • Subchapter C Postjudgment Remedies
      • 3201 Judgment liens
      • 3202 Enforcement of judgments
      • 3203 Execution
      • 3204 Installment payment order
      • 3205 Garnishment
      • 3206 Discharge
    • Subchapter D Fraudulent Transfers Involving Debts
      • 3301 Definitions
      • 3302 Insolvency
      • 3303 Value for transfer or obligation
      • 3304 Transfer fraudulent as to a debt to the United States
      • 3305 When transfer is made or obligation is incurred
      • 3306 Remedies of the United States
      • 3307 Defenses, liability, and protection of transferee
      • 3308 Supplementary provision
  • Title 49 Transportation
    • Subtitle VI Motor Vehicle and Driver Programs
      • Part A General
        • Chapter 301 Motor Vehicle Safety
          • 30101 Purpose and policy
          • 30102 Definitions
          • 30103 Relationship to other laws
          • 30104 Authorization of appropriations
          • 30105 Restrictions on lobbying activities
          • 30106 Rented or leased motor vehicle safety and responsibility
          • Subchapter III Importing Noncomplying Motor Vehicles and Equipment
            • 30141 Importing motor vehicles capable of complying with standards
            • 30142 Importing motor vehicles for personal use
            • 30143 Motor vehicles imported by individuals employed outside the United States
            • 30144 Importing motor vehicles on a temporary basis
            • 30145 Importing motor vehicles or equipment requiring further manufacturing
            • 30146 Release of motor vehicles and bonds
            • 30147 Responsibility for defects and noncompliance
          • Subchapter II Standards and Compliance
            • 30111 Standards
            • 30112 Prohibitions on manufacturing, selling, and importing noncomplying motor vehicles and equipment
            • 30113 General exemptions
            • 30114 Special exemptions
            • 30115 Certification of compliance
            • 30116 Defects and noncompliance found before sale to purchaser
            • 30117 Providing information to, and maintaining records on, purchasers
            • 30118 Notification of defects and noncompliance
            • 30119 Notification procedures
            • 30120 Remedies for defects and noncompliance
            • 30121 Provisional notification and civil actions to enforce
            • 30122 Making safety devices and elements inoperative
            • 30123 Tires
            • 30124 Buzzers indicating nonuse of safety belts
            • 30125 Schoolbuses and schoolbus equipment
            • 30126 Used motor vehicles
            • 30127 Automatic occupant crash protection and seat belt use
            • 30128 Vehicle rollover prevention and crash mitigation
          • Subchapter IV Enforcement and Administrative
            • 30161 Judicial review of standards
            • 30162 Petitions by interested persons for standards and enforcement
            • 30163 Actions by the Attorney General
            • 30164 Service of process
            • 30165 Civil penalty
            • 30166 Inspections, investigations, and records
            • 30167 Disclosure of information by the Secretary of Transportation
            • 30168 Research, testing, development, and training
            • 30169 Annual reports
            • 30170 Criminal Penalties
      • Part B Commercial
        • Chapter 311 Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety
          • 31100 Purpose
          • 31101 Definitions
          • 31102 Grants to States
          • 31103 United States Government's share of costs
          • 31104 Availability of amounts
          • 31105 Employee protections
          • 31106 Information systems
          • 31107 Border enforcement grants
          • 31108 Motor carrier research and technology program
          • 31109 Performance and registration information system management
          • Subchapter III Safety Regulation
            • 31131 Purposes and findings
            • 31132 Definitions
            • 31133 General powers of the Secretary of Transportation
            • 31135 Duties of employers and employees
            • 31136 United States Government regulations
            • 31137 Monitoring device and brake maintenance regulations
            • 31138 Minimum financial responsibility for transporting passengers
            • 31139 Minimum financial responsibility for transporting property
            • 31141 Review and preemption of State laws and regulations
            • 31142 Inspection of vehicles
            • 31143 Investigating complaints and protecting complainants
            • 31144 Safety fitness of owners and operators
            • 31145 Coordination of Governmental activities and paperwork
            • 31146 Relationship to other laws
            • 31147 Limitations on authority
            • 31148 Certified motor carrier safety auditors
            • 31149 Medical program
            • 31150 Safety performance history screening
            • 31151 Roadability
            • 31161 International cooperation
          • Subchapter II Length and Width Limitations
            • 31111 Length limitations
            • 31112 Property-carrying unit limitation
            • 31113 Width limitations
            • 31114 Access to the Interstate System
            • 31115 Enforcement
        • Chapter 313 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators
          • 31301 Definitions
          • 31302 Commercial driver's license requirement
          • 31303 Notification requirements
          • 31304 Employer responsibilities
          • 31305 General driver fitness and testing
          • 31306 Alcohol and controlled substances testing
          • 31307 Minimum training requirements for operators of longer combination vehicles
          • 31308 Commercial driver's license
          • 31309 Commercial driver's license information system
          • 31310 Disqualifications
          • 31311 Requirements for State participation
          • 31312 Decertification authority
          • 31313 Grants for commercial driver's license program improvements
          • 31314 Withholding amounts for State noncompliance
          • 31315 Waivers, exemptions, and pilot programs
          • 31316 Limitation on statutory construction
          • 31317 Procedure for prescribing regulations
        • Chapter 315 Motor Carrier Safety
          • 31501 Definitions
          • 31502 Requirements for qualifications, hours of service, safety, and equipment standards
          • 31503 Research, investigation, and testing
          • 31504 Identification of motor vehicles
        • Chapter 317 Participation in International Registration Plan and International Fuel Tax Agreement
          • 31701 Definitions
          • 31704 Vehicle registration
          • 31705 Fuel use tax
          • 31706 Enforcement
          • 31707 Limitations on statutory construction
• Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
  • Rules of Evidence
    • Article I General Provisions
      • Rule 101. Scope and citation of the rules
      • Rule 102. Purpose and construction
      • Rule 103. Rulings on evidence
      • Rule 104. Preliminary questions
      • Rule 105. Limited Admissibility
      • Rule 106. Remainder of related writings or recorded statements
    • Article II Judicial Notice
      • Rule 201. Judicial notice of adjudicative facts
    • Article III Presumptions
      • Rule 301. General rule
    • Article IV Relevancy and Its Limits
      • Rule 401. Definition of ''relevant evidence''
      • Rule 402. Relevant evidence generally admissible; irrelevant evidence inadmissible
      • Rule 403. Exclusion of relevant evidence on grounds of prejudice, confusion, or waste of time
      • Rule 404. Character evidence not admissible to prove conduct; exceptions; other crimes
      • Rule 405. Methods of proving character
      • Rule 406. Habit; routine practice
      • Rule 407. Subsequent remedial measures
      • Rule 408. Compromise and offers to compromise
      • Rule 409. Payment of medical and similar expenses
      • Rule 410. Inadmissibility of pleas, plea discussions and related statements
      • Rule 411. Liability insurance
      • Rule 412. Sex offense cases: Relevance of alleged victim's past sexual behavior or alleged sexual predisposition (Rape Shield Law) [Not Adopted]
    • Article IX Authentication and Identification
      • Rule 901. Requirement of authentication or identification
      • Rule 902. Self-authentication
      • Rule 903. Subscribing witness' testimony unnecessary
    • Article V Privileges
      • Rule 501. General rule
    • Article VI Witnesses
      • Rule 601. Competency
      • Rule 602. Lack of personal knowledge
      • Rule 603. Oath or affirmation
      • Rule 604. Interpreters
      • Rule 605. Competency of judge as witness
      • Rule 606. Competency of juror as witness
      • Rule 607. Impeachment of witness
      • Rule 608. Evidence of character and conduct of witness
      • Rule 609. Impeachment by evidence of conviction of crime
      • Rule 610. Religious beliefs or opinions
      • Rule 611. Mode and order of interrogation and presentation
      • Rule 612. Writing or other item used to refresh memory
      • Rule 613. Prior statements of witnesses
      • Rule 614. Calling and interrogation of witnesses by court
      • Rule 615. Sequestration of witnesses
    • Article VII Opinions and Expert Testimony
      • Rule 701. Opinion testimony by lay witnesses
      • Rule 702. Testimony by experts
      • Rule 703. Bases of opinion testimony by experts
      • Rule 704. Opinion on ultimate issue
      • Rule 705. Disclosure of facts or data underlying expert opinion
      • Rule 706. Court appointed experts
    • Article VIII Hearsay
      • Introductory Comment
      • Rule 801. Definitions
      • Rule 802. Hearsay Rule
      • Rule 803.1. Hearsay exceptions; testimony of declarant necessary
      • Rule 803. Hearsay exceptions; availability of declarant immaterial
      • Rule 804. Hearsay exceptions; declarant unavailable
      • Rule 805. Hearsay within hearsay
      • Rule 806. Attacking and supporting credibility of declarant
      • Rule 807. Residual exception [not adopted]
    • Article X Contents of Writings, Recordings, and Photographs
      • Rule 1001. Definitions
      • Rule 1002. Requirement of original
      • Rule 1003. Admissibility of duplicates
      • Rule 1004. Admissibility of other evidence of contents
      • Rule 1005. Public records
      • Rule 1006. Summaries
      • Rule 1007. Testimony or written admission of party
      • Rule 1008. Functions of court and jury
• Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure
  • Abolition of Special Actions
    • Rule 1480 Rescinded March 5, 1997, effective July 1, 1997
    • Rule 1481 Rescinded March 5, 1997, effective July 1, 1997
  • Action of Divorce or Annulment of Marriage
    • Rule 1920.1 Definitions Conformity to Civil Action
    • Rule 1920.2 Venue
    • Rule 1920.3 Commencement of Action
    • Rule 1920.4 Service
    • Rule 1920.5 Warrant of Attorney
    • Rule 1920.6 Multiple Actions Priority Stay
    • Rule 1920.11 Pleadings Allowed
    • Rule 1920.12 Complaint
    • Rule 1920.13 Pleading More Than One Cause of Action Alternative Pleading
    • Rule 1920.14 Answer Denial Affidavit under Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code
    • Rule 1920.15 Counterclaim Subsequent Petition
    • Rule 1920.16 Severance of Actions and Claims
    • Rule 1920.21 Bill of Particulars in Divorce or Annulment Non Pros
    • Rule 1920.22 Rescinded May 5, 1997, effective July 1, 1997
    • Rule 1920.31 Joinder of Related Claims Child and Spousal Support Alimony Alimony Pendente Lite Counsel Fees Expenses
    • Rule 1920.32 Joinder of Related Claims Custody Hearing by Court
    • Rule 1920.33 Joinder of Related Claims Distribution of Property Enforcement
    • Rule 1920.34 Joinder of Parties
    • Rule 1920.41 No Default Judgment
    • Rule 1920.42 Affidavit and Decree Under 3301(c) or 3301(d)(1) of the Divorce Code Notice of Intention to Request Entry of Divorce Decree in 3301(c) and 3301(d)(1)(i) Divorces Counter-Affidavit
    • Rule 1920.43 Special Relief
    • Rule 1920.44 Party Leaving Jurisdiction Security
    • Rule 1920.45 Counseling
    • Rule 1920.46 Affidavit of Non-military Service
    • Rule 1920.51 Hearing by the Court Appointment of Master Notice of Hearing
    • Rule 1920.52 Hearing by the Court Decision No Post-Trial Relief Decree
    • Rule 1920.53 Hearing by Master Report
    • Rule 1920.54 Hearing by Master Report Related Claims
    • Rule 1920.55-1 Alternative Hearing Procedures for Matters Referred to a Master
    • Rule 1920.55-2 Master's Report Notice Exceptions Final Decree
    • Rule 1920.55-3 Master's Report Notice Hearing De Novo Final Decree
    • Rule 1920.56 Support Alimony Pendente Lite Allocation of Order
    • Rule 1920.61 Testimony Outside the County
    • Rule 1920.62 Proceedings by Indigent Parties
    • Rule 1920.71 Form of Notice
    • Rule 1920.72 Form of Complaint Affidavit Under
    • Rule 1920.73 Notice of Intention to Request Entry of Divorce Decree Praecipe to Transmit Record Forms
    • Rule 1920.74 Form of Motion for Appointment of Master Order
    • Rule 1920.75 Form of Inventory
    • Rule 1920.76 Form of Divorce Decree
    • Rule 1920.91 Suspension of Acts of Assembly
    • Rule 1920.92 Effective Date Pending Actions
  • Actions
    • Action in Ejectment
      • Rule 1051 Conformity to Civil Action
      • Rule 1052 Venue
      • Rule 1053 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
      • Rule 1054 Specific Averments Abstract of Title
      • Rule 1055 Pleading More Than One Cause of Action
      • Rule 1056 Counterclaim Conditional Verdict
      • Rule 1057 Judgment Execution
      • Rule 1058 Trial without Jury
    • Action in Mandamus
      • Rule 1091 Conformity to Civil Action
      • Rule 1092 Venue
      • Rule 1093 Commencement of Action
      • Rule 1094 Parties Defendant
      • Rule 1095 The Complaint
      • Rule 1096 Counterclaim
      • Rule 1097 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
      • Rule 1098 Peremptory Judgment
      • Rule 1099 Trial Without Jury
      • Rule 1100 Suspension of Acts of Assembly
    • Action in Quo Warranto
      • Rule 1111 Conformity to Civil Action
      • Rule 1112 Venue
      • Rule 1113 Commencement of Action
      • Rule 1114 Trial Without Jury
    • Action in Replevin
      • Rule 1071 Conformity to Civil Action
      • Rule 1072 Venue
      • Rule 1073 Commencement of Action
      • Rule 1073.1 Complaint Specific Averments Verification
      • Rule 1074 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
      • Rule 1075 Seizure of Property Before Judgment
      • Rule 1075.2 Ex Parte Issuance of Writ of Seizure
      • Rule 1075.3 Writ of Seizure Bond
      • Rule 1075.4 Service of the Writ of Seizure
      • Rule 1075.5 Duration of Validity of Writ of Seizure
      • Rule 1076 Counterbond
      • Rule 1077 Disposition of Seized Property Sheriff's Return
      • Rule 1078 Exemption of Property Preliminary Objection
      • Rule 1079 Impounding Property
      • Rule 1079.1 Special Equitable Relief
      • Rule 1080 Objections to Bond
      • Rule 1081 Concealment of Property Examination of Defendant
      • Rule 1082 Counterclaim Lien Conditional Verdict
      • Rule 1083 Judgment in Rem for Property When Defendant is Not Served and Does Not Appear
      • Rule 1084 Judgment Before Trial When Defendant is Served or Appears
      • Rule 1085 Judgment After Trial
      • Rule 1086 Judgment Enforcement
      • Rule 1087 Trial Without Jury
      • Rule 1088 Acts of Assembly Not Suspended
    • Action of Mortgage Foreclosure
      • Rule 1141 Definition Conformity to Civil Action
      • Rule 1142 Venue
      • Rule 1143 Commencement of Action
      • Rule 1144 Parties. Release of Liability
      • Rule 1145 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
      • Rule 1146 Pleading More Than One Cause of Action
      • Rule 1147 The Complaint
      • Rule 1148 Counterclaim
      • Rule 1149 Judgment Execution
      • Rule 1150 Trial without Jury
    • Action to Quiet Title
      • Rule 1061 Conformity to Civil Action Scope
      • Rule 1062 Venue
      • Rule 1063 Commencement of Action
      • Rule 1064 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
      • Rule 1065 Specific Averments
      • Rule 1066 Form of Judgment or Order
      • Rule 1067 Trial without Jury
      • Rule 1068 Acts of Assembly
      • Rule 1075.1 Writ of Seizure Upon Notice and Hearing
    • Actions Upon Ground Rent
      • Rule 1161 Enforcement of Personal Liability Conformity to Civil Action
      • Rule 1162 Enforcement in Rem Conformity to Mortgage Foreclosure
      • Rule 1163 Other Remedies
      • Rule 1164 Trial without Jury
    • Civil Action
      • Expert Reports
        • Rule 1042.26 Medical Professional Liability Actions. Expert Reports
        • Rule 1042.27 Requests for Production of Expert Reports. Responses. General Provisions
        • Rule 1042.28 Defendant's Request to Plaintiff for Production of Expert Reports. Response
        • Rule 1042.29 Plaintiff's Request to Defendant or Additional Defendant for Production of Expert Reports. Response
        • Rule 1042.30 Defendant's or Additional Defendant's Request to Another Defendant or Additional Defendant for Production of Expert Reports. Response
        • Rule 1042.31 Failure to Produce Report. Sanctions. Summary Judgment
        • Rule 1042.32 Additional and Supplemental Reports
      • Findings as to Damages
        • Rule 1042.71 Medical Professional Liability Actions. Damages. Findings
        • Rule 1042.72 Medical Professional Liability Actions. Motion for Post-Trial Relief. Excessive Damage Award for Noneconomic Loss
      • Forms
        • Rule 1042.36 Defendant's Request to Plaintiff. Form
        • Rule 1042.37 Plaintiff's Request to Defendant or Additional Defendant
        • Rule 1042.38 Defendant's or Additional Defendant's Request to Another Defendant or Additional Defendant. Form
      • Pre-Trial Conference
        • Rule 1042.51 Medical Professional Liability Actions. Motion for Pre-Trial Conference. Mediation. Report of Cases not Tried
      • Rule 1001 Definition Scope
      • Rule 1002 Authority of Attorney
      • Rule 1003 Waiver of Rules Extension of Time
      • Rule 1006 Venue Change of Venue
      • Rule 1007 Commencement of Action
      • Rule 1007.1 Jury Trial Demand Waiver
      • Rule 1008 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
      • Rule 1009 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
      • Rule 1010 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
      • Rule 1011 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
      • Rule 1012 Entry of Appearance Withdrawal of Appearance Notice
      • Rule 1012.1 Admission Pro Hac Vice Motion Content
      • Rule 1013 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
      • Rule 1017 Pleadings Allowed
      • Rule 1018 Caption
      • Rule 1018.1 Notice to Defend Form
      • Rule 1019 Contents of Pleadings General and Specific Averments
      • Rule 1020 Pleading More Than One Cause of Action Alternative Pleading Failure to Join Bar
      • Rule 1021 Claim for Relief Determination of Amount in Controversy
      • Rule 1022 Paragraphing
      • Rule 1023.1 Scope Signing of Documents Representations to the Court Violation
      • Rule 1023.2 Motion for Sanctions
      • Rule 1023.3 Sanctions upon Rule to Show Cause
      • Rule 1023.4 Sanctions
      • Rule 1024 Verification
      • Rule 1025 Endorsement
      • Rule 1026 Time for Filing Notice to Plead
      • Rule 1027 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
      • Rule 1028 Preliminary Objections
      • Rule 1029 Denials Effect of Failure to Deny
      • Rule 1030 New Matter
      • Rule 1031 Counterclaim
      • Rule 1031.1 Cross-Claim
      • Rule 1032 Waiver of Defenses Exceptions Suggestion of Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction or Failure to Join Indispensable Party
      • Rule 1033 Amendment
      • Rule 1034 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
      • Rule 1035.1 Motion for Summary Judgment Definition
      • Rule 1035.2 Motion
      • Rule 1035.3 Response Judgment for Failure to Respond
      • Rule 1035.4 Affidavits
      • Rule 1035.5 Procedure When Judgment is Denied or is Not Rendered Upon the Whole Case
      • Rule 1036 Dismissal upon Affidavit of Noninvolvement
      • Rule 1036.1 Reinstatement of Claim Dismissed Upon Affidavit of Noninvolvement
      • Rule 1037 Judgment Upon Default or Admission Assessment of Damages
      • Rule 1038 Trial without Jury
      • Rule 1038.1 Case Submitted on Stipulated Facts
      • Rule 1038.2 Abolition of Case Stated
      • Rule 1038.3 Equitable Relief Advisory Verdict by Jury
      • Rule 1039 Rescinded Oct. 1, 1983, effective Jan 1, 1984
      • Rule 1040 Suspension of Acts of Assembly
      • Rule 1041.1 Asbestos Litigation Special Provisions
      • Rule 1041.2 Civil Action Alternative Procedure
      • Rule 1042.1 Professional Liability Actions Scope Definition
      • Rule 1042.2 Complaint
      • Rule 1042.3 Certificate of Merit
      • Rule 1042.4 Responsive Pleading
      • Rule 1042.5 Discovery
      • Rule 1042.6 Notice of Intent to Enter Judgment of Non Pros for Failure to File Certificate of Merit Motion to Determine Necessity to File Certificate Form of Notice
      • Rule 1042.7 Entry of Judgment of Non Pros for Failure to File Certification Form of Praecipe
      • Rule 1042.8 Sanctions
      • Rule 1042.9 Certificate of Merit Form
      • Rule 1042.16 Medical Professional Liability Actions Legal Papers Caption
      • Scheduling Order
        • Rule 1042.41 Medical Professional Liability Actions. Scheduling Order
      • Settlement Conference; Mediation
        • Rule 1042.21 Medical Professional Liability Actions. Motion for Settlement Conference or Mediation
  • Actions by Real Parties in Interest
    • Rule 2001 Definitions
    • Rule 2002 Prosecution of Actions by Real Parties in Interest Exceptions
    • Rule 2003 Defenses, Counterclaims and Setoffs
    • Rule 2004 Transfer of Interest in Pending Action
    • Rule 2024 Effective Date Pending Actions
    • Rule 2025 Rescinded June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994
  • Actions for Custody, Partial Custody and Visitation of Minor Children
    • Rule 1915.1 Scope Definitions
    • Rule 1915.2 Venue
    • Rule 1915.3 Commencement of Action Complaint Order
    • Rule 1915.4 Prompt Disposition of Custody Cases
    • Rule 1915.4-1 Alternative Hearing Procedures for Partial Custody or Visitation Actions
    • Rule 1915.4-2 Partial Custody Visitation Office Conference Hearing Record Exceptions Order
    • Rule 1915.4-3 Non-Record Proceedings Trial
    • Rule 1915.5 Question of Jurisdiction or Venue No Responsive Pleading by Defendant Required Counterclaim Discovery
    • Rule 1915.6 Joinder of Parties
    • Rule 1915.7 Consent Order
    • Rule 1915.8 Physical and Mental Examination of Persons
    • Rule 1915.9 No Default Judgment
    • Rule 1915.10 Decision
    • Rule 1915.11 Appointment of Attorney for Child Interrogation of Child Attendance of Child at Hearing or Conference
    • Rule 1915.12 Civil Contempt for Disobedience of Custody Order Petition Form of Petition Service Order
    • Rule 1915.13 Special Relief
    • Rule 1915.14 Disobedience of Order Arrest Contempt
    • Rule 1915.15 Form of Complaint Caption Order Petition to Modify a Partial Custody or Visitation Order
    • Rule 1915.16 Form of Order and Notice Joinder Intervention
    • Rule 1915.18 Form of Order Directing Expert Examination and Report
    • Rule 1915.24 Acts of Assembly Not Suspended
    • Rule 1915.25 Suspension of Acts of Assembly
  • Actions for Support
    • Rule 1910.1 Scope Definitions
    • Rule 1910.2 Venue Transfer of Action
    • Rule 1910.2-1 Procedures Pursuant to the Intrastate Family Support Act
    • Rule 1910.3 Parties
    • Rule 1910.4 Commencement of Action Fee
    • Rule 1910.5 Complaint Order of Court
    • Rule 1910.6 Notification
    • Rule 1910.7 No Pleading by Defendant Required Question of Jurisdiction or Venue or Statute of Limitations in Paternity
    • Rule 1910.8 Rescinded Dec 18, 1998, effective Jan 1, 1999
    • Rule 1910.9 Discovery
    • Rule 1910.10 Alternative Hearing Procedures
    • Rule 1910.11 Office Conference Subsequent Proceedings Order
    • Rule 1910.12 Office Conference Hearing Record Exceptions Order
    • Rule 1910.13-1 Failure or Refusal to Appear Pursuant to Order of Court Bench Warrant
    • Rule 1910.13-2 Form of Request for Bench Warrant and Supporting Affidavit Form of Bench Warrant
    • Rule 1910.14 Defendant Leaving Jurisdiction Security
    • Rule 1910.15 Paternity
    • Rule 1910.16 Support Order Allocation
    • Rule 1910.16-1 Amount of Support Support Guidelines
    • Rule 1910.16-2 Support Guidelines Calculation of Net Income
    • Rule 1910.16-3 Support Guidelines Basic Child Support Schedule
    • Rule 1910.16-3.1 Support Guidelines High Income Cases
    • Rule 1910.16-4 Support Guidelines Calculation of Support Obligation, Formula
    • Rule 1910.16-5 Support Guidelines Deviation
    • Rule 1910.16-6 Support Guidelines Adjustments to the Basic Support Obligation Allocation of Additional Expenses
    • Rule 1910.16-7 Support Guidelines Awards of Child Support When There are Multiple Families
    • Rule 1910.17 Support Order Effective Date Change of Circumstances Copies of Order Priority of Distribution of Payments
    • Rule 1910.18 Support Order Subsequent Proceedings
    • Rule 1910.19 Support Modification Termination Guidelines as Substantial Change in Circumstances
    • Rule 1910.20 Support Order Enforcement General
    • Rule 1910.21 Support Order Enforcement Withholding of Income
    • Rule 1910.22 Support Order Enforcement Liens Against Real Property
    • Rule 1910.23 Support Order Enforcement Attachment of Assets Held By Financial Institutions
    • Rule 1910.24 Support Order Enforcement Judgment for Arrearages Petition to Correct Judgment Execution
    • Rule 1910.25 Enforcement Support Order Civil Contempt Petition Service No Answer Required
    • Rule 1910.25-1 Civil Contempt Hearing By Court Conference by Officer
    • Rule 1910.25-2 Civil Contempt Office Conference Agreement Alternative Procedures Upon Failure to Agree
    • Rule 1910.25-3 Civil Contempt Conference Summary Order Hearing De Novo
    • Rule 1910.25-4 Civil Contempt Alternative Procedure Record Hearing Report Exceptions Order
    • Rule 1910.25-5 Civil Contempt Contempt Order Incarceration
    • Rule 1910.25-6 Civil Contempt No Post-trial Relief
    • Rule 1910.25-7 Indirect Criminal Contempt Incarceration
    • Rule 1910.26 Support Order Enforcement Stay of Proceedings Special Relief
    • Rule 1910.27 Form of Complaint Order Income Statements and Expense Statements Health Insurance Coverage Information Form Form of Support Order Form Petition for Modification
    • Rule 1910.28 Order for Earnings and Health Insurance Information Form of Earnings Report Form of Health Insurance Coverage Information
    • Rule 1910.29 Conduct of Record Hearing Evidence
    • Rule 1910.49 Acts of Assembly Not Suspended
    • Rule 1910.50 Suspension of Acts of Assembly
  • Actions for Wrongful Death
    • Rule 2201 Definitions
    • Rule 2202 Parties Entitled to Bring Action for Wrongful Death
    • Rule 2203 Procedure to Remove Plaintiff
    • Rule 2204 Averments in Plaintiff's Pleading
    • Rule 2205 Notice to Persons Entitled to Damages
    • Rule 2206 Settlement, Compromise, Discontinuance and Judgment
    • Rule 2207 Actions Arising Under Foreign Law
    • Rule 2224 Effective Date Pending Actions
    • Rule 2225 Rescinded June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994
  • Actions Pursuant to Protection from Abuse Act
    • Rule 1901 Definitions
    • Rule 1901.1 Venue
    • Rule 1901.2 Scheduling
    • Rule 1901.3 Commencement of action
    • Rule 1901.4 Service and Registration of Order
    • Rule 1901.5 Enforcement
    • Rule 1901.6 No Responsive Pleading Required
    • Rule 1901.7 Decision Post-trial relief
    • Rule 1905 Forms For Use in PFA Actions Notice and Hearing Petition Temporary Protection Order Final Protection Order
  • Actions Upon Mechanics' Liens
    • Rule 1651 Definitions Conformity to Civil Action
    • Rule 1652 Venue
    • Rule 1653 Commencement of Action
    • Rule 1654 Defendant
    • Rule 1655 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
    • Rule 1656 The Complaint
    • Rule 1657 Joinder of Causes of Action Prohibited
    • Rule 1658 Set-Off Counterclaim
    • Rule 1659 Compelling Commencement of Action
    • Rule 1660 Judgment Execution
    • Rule 1661 Trial without Jury
  • Acts of Assembly
    • Acts of Assembly Not Suspended
      • Rule 1401 Rescinded March 11, 1991, effective July 1, 1991
      • Rule 1410 Rescinded March 11, 1991, effective July 1, 1991
      • Rule 1451 Rescinded March 11, 1991, effective July 1, 1991
      • Rule 1460 Rescinded March 11, 1991, effective July 1, 1991
      • Rule 1461.1 Rescinded March 11, 1991, effective July 1, 1991
      • Rules 1404 to 1408 Rescinded March 11, 1991, effective July 1, 1991
      • Rules 1454 to 1458 Rescinded March 11, 1991, effective July 1, 1991
  • Appeals from Certain Administrative Agencies
    • Rules 1 to 13 Rescinded June 23, 1975, imd. effective
  • Appeals from Decisions of Health Care Services Malpractice Arbitration Panels [Rescinded]
    • Rules 1801 to 1809 Rescinded June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994
  • Arbitration
    • Compulsory Arbitration
      • Rule 1301 Scope
      • Rule 1302 List of Arbitrators Appointment to Board Oath
      • Rule 1303 Hearing Notice
      • Rule 1304 Conduct of Hearing Generally
      • Rule 1305 Conduct of Hearing Evidence
      • Rule 1306 Award
      • Rule 1307 Award Docketing Notice Judgment Molding The Award
      • Rule 1308 Appeal Arbitrators' Compensation Notice
      • Rule 1309 Parties to Appeal
      • Rule 1310 Discontinuance
      • Rule 1311 Procedure on Appeal Generally
      • Rule 1311.1 Procedure on Appeal Admission of Documentary Evidence
      • Rule 1312 Form of Oath, Award and Notice of Entry of Award
      • Rule 1313 Form of Notice of Appeal
      • Rule 1314 Suspension of Acts of Assembly Abolition of Practice and Procedure under Repealed Statutes
    • Proceeding to Compel Arbitration and Confirm an Arbitration Award in a Consumer Credit Transaction
      • Rule 1326 Definitions Scope
      • Rule 1327 Confirming Arbitration Award
      • Rule 1328 Motion to Confirm Arbitration Award as an Original Proceeding
      • Rule 1329 Civil Action to Compel Arbitration Motion to Confirm Arbitration Award as Ancillary to a Civil Action
      • Rule 1330 Notice Required by Rule 1329(d)(1) Form
      • Rule 1331 Notice Required by Rules 1328(b) and 1329(e)(2) Form
  • Attachment of Wages, Salary and Commissions Under Section 8127(A)(3.1) of the Judicial Code
    • Rule 3301 Scope Definitions
    • Rule 3302 Commencement Notice
    • Rule 3303 Exemption from Attachment Procedure
    • Rule 3304 Writ for the Attachment of Wages Issuance Service
    • Rule 3311 Praecipe for Notice of Intent to Attach Wages For
    • Rule 3312 Notice of Intent to Attach Wages Claim for Exemption from Wage Attachment Notice of Claim for Exemption of Wages from Attachment Forms
    • Rule 3313 Writ of Attachment of Wages Form
  • Business of Courts
    • 237 Notice of Praecipe for Final Judgment
    • Rule 201 Agreements of Attorneys
    • Rule 202 Rescinded April 4, 1990, effective July 1, 1990
    • Rule 203 Rescinded April 4, 1990, effective July 1, 1990
    • Rule 204 Rescinded April 4, 1990, effective July 1, 1990
    • Rule 204.1 Pleadings and Other Legal Papers Format
    • Rule 205.1 Filing Legal Papers Mailing Personal Presentation by Attorney Not Necessary
    • Rule 205.2 Filing Legal Papers with the Prothonotary
    • Rule 205.3 Filing Pleadings And Other Legal Papers With The Prothonotary Originals And Copies
    • Rule 205.4 Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers
    • Rule 205.5 Cover Sheet
    • Rule 206.1 Petition Definition Content Form
    • Rule 206.2 Answer
    • Rule 206.3 Verification
    • Rule 206.4 Rule to Show Cause Alternative Procedures
    • Rule 206.5 Rule to Show Cause Discretionary Issuance Stay Form of Order
    • Rule 206.6 Rule to Show Cause Issuance as of Course Stay Form of Order
    • Rule 206.7 Procedure After Issuance of Rule to Show Cause
    • Rule 207.1 Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony Which Relies upon Novel Scientific Evidence
    • Rule 208.1 Motion Definition Scope
    • Rule 208.2 Motion Form Content
    • Rule 208.3 Alternative Procedures
    • Rule 208.4 Initial Consideration of Motion Court Orders Issues of Disputed Fact
    • Rule 210 Form of Briefs
    • Rule 211 Oral Arguments
    • Rule 212.1 Civil Actions to be Tried by Jury Notice of Earliest Trial Date Time for Completing Discovery and Filing Pre-Trial Statement
    • Rule 212.2 Civil Actions to be Tried by Jury Pre-Trial Statement Content Sanctions
    • Rule 212.3 Pre-Trial Conference
    • Rule 212.4 Applicability of Rules Eminent Domain
    • Rule 212.5 Settlement Conference
    • Rule 212.6 Settlement Conference Form of Order
    • Rule 213 Consolidation, Severance and Transfer of Actions and Issues within a County Actions for Wrongful Death and Survival Actions
    • Rule 213.1 Coordination of Actions in Different Counties
    • Rule 214 Preferences on Trial Lists
    • Rule 215.1 Rescinded Sept. 22, 1976, imd. effective
    • Rule 216 Grounds for Continuance
    • Rule 217 Costs on Continuance
    • Rule 218 Party Not Ready When Case is Called for Trial
    • Rule 219 View of Premises
    • Rule 220 Challenge to the Array
    • Rule 220.1 Voir Dire
    • Rule 221 Peremptory Challenges
    • Rule 223 Conduct of the Trial Generally
    • Rule 223.1 Conduct of the Trial Trial by Jury
    • Rule 223.2 Conduct of the Jury Trial Juror Note Taking
    • Rule 223.3 Conduct of the Trial Actions for Bodily Injury or Death Jury Instructions on Noneconomic Loss
    • Rule 225 Summing Up
    • Rule 226 Points for Charge Motion for Directed Verdict
    • Rule 227 Exceptions
    • Rule 227.1 Post-Trial Relief
    • Rule 227.2 Court En Banc
    • Rule 227.3 Transcript of Testimony
    • Rule 227.4 Entry of Judgment upon Praecipe of a Party
    • Rule 228 Testimony as to Misconduct of a Juror
    • Rule 229 Discontinuance
    • Rule 229.1 Settlement Funds Failure to Deliver Sanctions
    • Rule 229.2 Petition to Transfer Structured Settlement Payment Rights
    • Rule 230 Voluntary Nonsuit
    • Rule 230.1 Compulsory Nonsuit at Trial
    • Rule 230.2 Termination of Inactive Cases
    • Rule 231 Second Action
    • Rule 232 Counterclaim Termination of Plaintiff's Action
    • Rule 233 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
    • Rule 233.1 Frivolous Litigation Pro Se Plaintiff Motion to Dismiss
    • Rule 234 Rescinded Dec. 14, 1989, effective Jan. 1, 1990
    • Rule 234.1 Subpoena to Attend and Testify
    • Rule 234.2 Subpoena Issuance Service Compliance Fees Prisoners
    • Rule 234.3 Notice to Attend Notice to Produce
    • Rule 234.4 Subpoena Notice to Attend Notice to Produce Relief From Compliance Motion to Quash
    • Rule 234.5 Failure to Comply with Subpoena Notice to Attend or Notice to Produce
    • Rule 234.6 Form of Subpoena
    • Rule 234.7 Form of Notice to Attend
    • Rule 234.8 Form of Notice to Produce
    • Rule 234.9 Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt of Subpoena by Mail
    • Rule 235 Notice To Attorney General Constitutionality Of Statute Charitable Bequest or Trust
    • Rule 236 Notice by Prothonotary of Entry of Order or Judgment
    • Rule 237.1 Notice of Praecipe for Entry of Judgment of Non Pros for Failure to File Complaint or by Default for Failure to Plead
    • Rule 237.2 Agreement to Extend Time to Plead Following Notice of Intention to Enter Judgment. Judgment of Non Pros or by Default
    • Rule 237.3 Relief From Judgment of Non Pros or by Default
    • Rule 237.4 Form of Notice of Praecipe to Enter Judgment of Non Pros
    • Rule 237.5 Form of Notice of Praecipe to Enter Judgment by Default
    • Rule 237.6 Form of Agreement to Extend Time
    • Rule 238 Damages for Delay in Actions for Bodily Injury, Death or Property Damage
    • Rule 239 Local Rules
    • Rule 239.1 Pleadings and Legal Papers Local Rules 205.2(a) and 205.2(b)
    • Rule 239.2 Petitions Rule to Show Cause Local Rules 206.1(a) and 206.4(c)
    • Rule 239.3 Motions Local Rules 208.2(c), 208.2(d), 208.2(e), 208.3(a) and 208.3(b)
    • Rule 239.4 Briefs Local Rule 210
    • Rule 239.5 Preliminary Objections Local Rule 1028(c)
    • Rule 239.6 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Local Rule 1034(a)
    • Rule 239.7 Motion for Summary Judgment Local Rule 1035.2(a)
    • Rule 239.8 Local Rules Promulgation Publication Effective Date
    • Rule 239.9 Electronic Filing Local Rule 205.4
    • Rule 240 In Forma Pauperis
    • Rule 247 Rescinded May 24, 1979, effective Dec. 30, 1978
    • Rule 248 Modification of Time
    • Rule 249 Authority of Individual Judge
    • Rule 250 Scope of Chapter
  • Class Actions
    • Rule 1701 Definition Conformity
    • Rule 1702 Prerequisites to a Class Action
    • Rule 1703 Commencement of Action Assignment to a Judge
    • Rule 1704 Form of the Complaint
    • Rule 1705 Preliminary Objections
    • Rule 1706 Form of the Answer
    • Rule 1706.1 Joinder of Additional Defendants Cross-Claims
    • Rule 1707 Motion for Certification of Class Action Time for Filing Hearing
    • Rule 1708 Criteria for Certification Determination of Class Action as Fair and Efficient Method of Adjudication
    • Rule 1709 Criteria for Certification Determination of Fair and Adequate Representation
    • Rule 1710 Order Certifying or Refusing to Certify a Class Action Revocation Amendment Findings and Conclusions
    • Rule 1711 The Plaintiff Class Exclusion Inclusion
    • Rule 1712 Order Notice of Action
    • Rule 1713 Conduct of Actions
    • Rule 1714 Compromise Settlement Discontinuance
    • Rule 1715 Judgment
    • Rule 1716 Counsel Fees
  • Confession of Judgment for Money
    • Rule 2950 Definitions
    • Rule 2951 Method of Proceeding
    • Rule 2952 Complaint Contents
    • Rule 2953 Successive Actions
    • Rule 2954 Judgment in Name of Holder, Assignee or Transferee
    • Rule 2955 Confession of Judgment
    • Rule 2956 Entry of Judgment
    • Rule 2956.1 Execution Upon a Judgment Entered by Confession
    • Rule 2957 Praecipe for Writ of Execution Amount Items Claimed Certification
    • Rule 2958.1 Notice Served Prior to Execution
    • Rule 2958.2 Notice of Execution Served with Notice of Sale of Real Property
    • Rule 2958.3 Notice of Execution Served with Writ of Execution Request for Prompt Hearing Limited to Issue of Waiver of Due Process Rights
    • Rule 2958.4 Choice of Procedure Notice Upon Subsequent Executions
    • Rule 2959 Striking Off or Opening Judgment; Pleadings; Procedure
    • Rule 2960 Proceedings upon Opening of Judgment Pleadings Jury Trial Waiver
    • Rule 2961 Application of Amendments to Pending Actions
    • Rule 2962 Confession of Judgment Where Action Commenced by Complaint Form
    • Rule 2963 Praecipe for Writ of Execution Certification Form
    • Rule 2964 Notice of Judgment and Execution Required by Rule 2958.1. Form
    • Rule 2965 Notice of Judgment and Execution Required by Rule 2958.2. Form
    • Rule 2966 Notice of Judgment and Execution Required by Rule 2958.3. Form
    • Rule 2967 Petition to Strike Judgment Form
  • Confession of Judgment for Possession of Real Property
    • Rule 2970 Conformity Scope
    • Rule 2971 Commencement of Action
    • Rule 2972 Successive Actions
    • Rule 2973.1 Execution
    • Rule 2973.2 Notice Served Prior to Execution
    • Rule 2973.3 Notice Served With Writ of Possession Prompt Hearing Limited to Issue of Waiver of Due Process Rights
    • Rule 2973.4 Choice of Procedure Notice Upon Subsequent Executions
    • Rule 2974 Confession of Judgment Form
    • Rule 2974.1 Praecipe for Writ of Possession
    • Rule 2974.2 Notice of Judgment and Execution Required by Rule 2973.2. Form
    • Rule 2974.3 Notice of Judgment and Execution Required by Rule 2973.3. Form
    • Rule 2975 Application of Amendments to Pending Actions
    • Rule 2976 Suspension of Acts of Assembly Abolition of Practice and Procedure under Repealed Statutes
  • Corporations and Similar Entities as Parties
    • Rule 2176 Definitions
    • Rule 2177 Actions by and against a Corporation or Similar Entity
    • Rule 2178 Actions between a Corporation or Similar Entity and Members Thereof
    • Rule 2179 Venue
    • Rule 2180 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
    • Rule 2181 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
    • Rule 2182 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
    • Rule 2198 Rescinded June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994
    • Rule 2200 Rescinded June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994
  • Declaratory Judgments
    • Rule 1601 Action for Declaratory Relief Alone Jury Trial Waiver
    • Rule 1602 Declaratory Judgment as Ancillary Relief
    • Rule 1603 Effective Date Pending Actions
    • Rule 1604 Suspension of Acts of Assembly Abolition of Practice and Procedure under Repealed Statutes
  • Deficiency Judgments
    • General Provisions
      • Rule 3276 Scope
      • Rule 3277 Definitions
      • Rule 3278 Venue Supplementary Proceeding
      • Rule 3279 Commencement Petition
      • Rule 3280 Answer
    • Proceedings Under Section 8103(D) to Mark Judgment Satisfied, Released and Discharged
      • Rule 3281 Parties
      • Rule 3282 Petition Averments Notice to Defend
      • Rule 3283 Service
      • Rule 3284 Order Upon Default or Admission
      • Rule 3285 Trial
      • Rule 3287 Parties
      • Rule 3288 Petition Averments Notice to Defend
      • Rule 3289 Service
      • Rule 3290 Order Upon Default or Admission
      • Rule 3291 Trial
  • Depositions and Discovery
    • Rule 4001 Scope Definitions
    • Rule 4002 Agreement Regarding Discovery or Deposition Procedure
    • Rule 4002.1 Filing Discovery Material
    • Rule 4003 Rescinded Nov. 20, 1978, effective April 16, 1979
    • Rule 4003.1 Scope of Discovery Generally Opinions and Contentions
    • Rule 4003.2 Scope of Discovery Insurance
    • Rule 4003.3 Scope of Discovery Trial Preparation Material Generally
    • Rule 4003.4 Scope of Discovery Trial Preparation Material Statements
    • Rule 4003.5 Discovery of Expert Testimony Trial Preparation Material
    • Rule 4003.6 Discovery of Treating Physician
    • Rule 4003.7 Punitive Damages
    • Rule 4003.8 Pre-Complaint Discovery
    • Rule 4004 Procedure on Depositions by Written Interrogatories
    • Rule 4005 Written Interrogatories to a Party
    • Rule 4006 Answers to Written Interrogatories By a Party
    • Rule 4007 Rescinded Nov. 20, 1978, effective April 16, 1979
    • Rule 4007.1 Procedure in Deposition By Oral Examination
    • Rule 4007.2 When Leave of Court Required
    • Rule 4007.3 Sequence and Timing of Discovery
    • Rule 4007.4 Supplementing Responses
    • Rule 4008 Oral Examination Limitation
    • Rule 4009.1 Production of Documents and Things General Provisions
    • Rule 4009.11 Request Upon a Party for Production of Documents and Things
    • Rule 4009.12 Answer to Request Upon a Party for Production of Documents and Things
    • Rule 4009.21 Subpoena Upon a Person Not a Party for Production of Documents and Things. Prior Notice. Objections
    • Rule 4009.22 Service of Subpoena
    • Rule 4009.23 Certificate of Compliance By a Person Not a Party Notice of Documents or Things Received
    • Rule 4009.24 Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoena Objection to Subpoena Forms
    • Rule 4009.25 Certificate Prerequisite to Service of Subpoena Form
    • Rule 4009.26 Subpoena to Produce Documents or Things Form
    • Rule 4009.27 Certificate of Compliance Form
    • Rule 4009.31 Entry Upon Property for Inspection and Other Activities General Provisions
    • Rule 4009.32 Request for Entry Upon Property of a Party
    • Rule 4009.33 Motion for Entry Upon Property of a Person Not a Party
    • Rule 4010 Physical and Mental Examination of Persons
    • Rule 4010.1 Evaluation of Earning Capacity
    • Rule 4011 Limitation of Scope of Discovery and Deposition
    • Rule 4012 Protective Orders
    • Rule 4013 Stay of Proceedings
    • Rule 4014 Request for Admission
    • Rule 4015 Persons Before Whom Depositions May Be Taken
    • Rule 4016 Taking of Depositions Objections
    • Rule 4017 Transcript of Testimony Objections
    • Rule 4017.1 Video Depositions
    • Rule 4019 Sanctions
    • Rule 4020 Use of Depositions at Trial
    • Rule 4023 Acts of Assembly not Suspended
    • Rule 4024 Effective Date Pending Actions
    • Rule 4025 Abolition of Practice and Procedure Under Repealed Statutes
  • Enforcement of Judgments in Special Actions
    • Abolition of Civil Arrest After Judgment
      • Rule 3250 Rescinded March 5, 1997, effective July 1, 1997
      • Rule 3250 Rescinded March 5, 1997, effective July 1, 1997 Note: Rule 3250 governing civil arrest after judgment has been rescinded as its substance has been incorporated into Section 5108(b) of the Judicial Code, 42 Pa.C.S.
    • Action of Ejectment
      • Rule 3160 Judgment Execution
      • Rule 3161 Conformity to Rules Governing Enforcement of Judgments for Payment of Money
      • Rule 3161.1 Commencement
      • Rule 3162 Stay of Execution Setting Aside Execution
      • Rule 3163 Possession of Real Property Located in More than One County
      • Rule 3164 Sheriff's Return
      • Rule 3165 Reentry by Defendant New Writ of Possession
    • Action of Mortgage Foreclosure
      • Rule 3180 Judgment Execution
      • Rule 3181 Conformity to Rules Governing Enforcement of Judgments for Payment of Money
      • Rule 3182 Service of Writ Levy
      • Rule 3183 Stay of Execution Setting Aside Execution
    • Action of Replevin
      • Rule 3170 Judgment Enforcement
      • Rule 3171 Conformity to Rules Governing Enforcement of Judgments for Payment of Money
      • Rule 3172 Stay of Execution Setting Aside Execution
      • Rule 3173 Sheriff's Return
    • Actions Upon Mechanics Liens, Municipal and Tax Claims and Charges on Land
      • Rule 3190 Judgment Execution
      • Rule 3191 Acts of Assembly
    • Acts of Assembly Not Suspended
      • Rule 3231 Rescinded April 20, 1998, effective July 1, 1998
      • Rule 3232 Rescinded March 5, 1997, effective July 1, 1997
      • Rule 3233 Rescinded March 5, 1997, effective July 1, 1997
      • Rule 3234 Rescinded April 8, 1997, effective July 1, 1997
      • Rule 3241 Rescinded April 20, 1998, effective July 1, 1998
      • Rule 3242 Rescinded March 5, 1997, effective July 1, 1997
      • Rule 3243 Rescinded March 5, 1997, effective July 1, 1997
      • Rule 3244 Rescinded March 5, 1997, effective July 1, 1997
      • Rule 3245 Rescinded March 5, 1997, effective July 1, 1997
      • Rule 3246 Rescinded April 8, 1997, effective July 1, 1997
    • Enforcement of Money Judgments for the Payment of Money
      • Rule 3101 Definitions Garnishee Scope
      • Rule 3101.1 Property Subject to Execution Execution Within and After Five Years
      • Rule 3101.2 Obligation Secured by Real and Personal Property Plaintiff' s Election to Proceed Against Both in Accordance with its Rights Against the Real Property
      • Rule 3102 Writ of Execution
      • Rule 3103 Commencement Issuance
      • Rule 3104 Writ of Execution Entry Lien
      • Rule 3105 Writ Notation of Time of Receipt
      • Rule 3106 Substitution, Reissuance and Expiration of Writ
      • Rule 3107 Order of Levy and Attachment
      • Rule 3108 Service of Writ Notice of Execution
      • Rule 3109 Manual Possession Retention of Possession
      • Rule 3110 Execution Against Contents of Safe Deposit Box
      • Rule 3111 Service of the Writ on Garnishee Effect
      • Rule 3111.1 Exemptions from Levy and Attachment
      • Rule 3112 Service of the Writ upon Garnishee Real Property of Defendant in Name of Third Party
      • Rule 3113 Service upon Garnishee Execution against Mortgages, Judgments or Other Liens on Real Property
      • Rule 3114 Sequestration of Rents, Principal, Interest, Income, Etc
      • Rule 3115 Writs of Several Plaintiffs Notation of Levy
      • Rule 3116 Security for Sheriff
      • Rule 3117 Discovery in Aid of Execution
      • Rule 3118 Supplementary Relief in Aid of Execution
      • Rule 3119 Release of Property from Levy
      • Rule 3120 Abandonment of Levy
      • Rule 3121 Stay of Execution Setting Aside Execution
      • Rule 3122 Venue of Stay and Other Proceedings
      • Rule 3123 Debtor's Exemption
      • Rule 3123.1 Claim for Exemption or Immunity of Property Prompt Hearing
      • Rule 3124 Order of Sale
      • Rule 3125 Perishable Property Sale, Preservation or Other Disposition
      • Rule 3126 Sale of Inventory in Course of Trade
      • Rule 3127 Right of Sheriff to Break and Enter
      • Rule 3128 Notice of Sale Personal Property
      • Rule 3129 Rescinded March 6, 1989, effective July 1, 1989
      • Rule 3129.1 Sale of Real Property Notice Affidavit
      • Rule 3129.2 Notice of Sale Handbills Written Notice Publication
      • Rule 3129.3 Postponement of Sale New Notice Failure of Plaintiff to Attend Sale
      • Rule 3130 Sale of Securities
      • Rule 3131 Sale of Real Property Located in More than One County
      • Rule 3132 Setting Aside Sale
      • Rule 3133 Lien Creditor as Purchaser
      • Rule 3134 Transfer of Personal Property to Purchaser
      • Rule 3135 Sheriff's Deed to Real Property Correction of Deed
      • Rule 3136 Distribution of Proceeds
      • Rule 3137 Priority of Distribution as Between Competing Plaintiffs
      • Rule 3138 Sheriff's Expenses and Fees Recovery as Costs Abandonment of Writ for Non-payment
      • Rule 3139 Sheriff's Return
      • Rule 3140 Notice by Garnishee
      • Rule 3141 Garnishee's Duty to Defend Venue of Proceedings
      • Rule 3142 Preliminary Objections
      • Rule 3143 Dissolution of Attachment Release of Property Bond
      • Rule 3144 Interrogatories to Garnishee
      • Rule 3145 Interrogatories Procedure
      • Rule 3146 Judgment against Garnishee upon Default or Admission in Answer to Interrogatories
      • Rule 3147 Jut Gdgment Againsarnishee on Pleadings or After Trial
      • Rule 3148 Content of Judgment Against Garnishee Execution
      • Rule 3149 Objection to Security
      • Rule 3159 Acts of Assembly not Suspended
    • Forms
      • Rule 3251 Praecipe for Writ Of Execution Money Judgments
      • Rule 3252 Writ of Execution--Money Judgments
      • Rule 3253 Interrogatories in Attachment
      • Rule 3254 Praecipe for Writ of Possession
      • Rule 3255 Writ of Possession
      • Rule 3256 Praecipe for Writ Mortgage Foreclosure
      • Rule 3257 Writ of Execution Mortgage Foreclosure
      • Rule 3258 Property Claim
      • Rule 3259 Sheriff's Notice
      • Rule 3260 Objection to Sheriff's Determination
    • Rules Superseded
      • Rule 3249 Rescinded March 5, 1997, effective July 1, 1997
    • Sheriff's Interpleader
      • Rule 3201 Scope
      • Rule 3202 Property Claim
      • Rule 3203 Notice of Claim Request for Appraisal Stay of Sale
      • Rule 3204 Sheriff's Determination of Claimant's Title
      • Rule 3205 Appraisal of Property Appraisal Fees
      • Rule 3206 Sheriff's Determination in Favor of Claimant. Objections Amount of Bond Delivery of Property Interpleader
      • Rule 3207 Sheriff's Determination Against Claimant Objection Amount of Bond Delivery of Property Interpleader
      • Rule 3208 Bond More Than One Execution
      • Rule 3209 Objections to Bond
      • Rule 3210 Two or More Claimants Issue Possession
      • Rule 3211 Perishable Property
      • Rule 3212 Evidence as to Value
      • Rule 3213 Judgment
      • Rule 3214 Execution
      • Rule 3216 Trial without Jury
  • Equitable Relief
    • Rule 1501 Rescinded Dec. 16, 2003, effective July 1, 2004
    • Rule 1502 Rescinded Dec. 16, 2003, effective July 1, 2004
    • Rule 1503 Rescinded Dec. 16, 2003, effective July 1, 2004
    • Rule 1504 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
    • Rule 1506 Stockholder's Derivative Action
    • Rule 1508 Rescinded Dec. 16, 2003, effective July 1, 2004
    • Rule 1509 Rescinded Dec. 16, 2003, effective July 1, 2004
    • Rule 1510 Rescinded Dec. 16, 2003, effective July 1, 2004
    • Rule 1511 Rescinded Dec. 16, 2003, effective July 1, 2004
    • Rule 1512 Rescinded Dec. 16, 2003, effective July 1, 2004
    • Rule 1513 Rescinded Dec. 16, 2003, effective July 1, 2004
    • Rule 1516 Rescinded Dec. 16, 2003, effective July 1, 2004
    • Rule 1517 Rescinded Dec. 16, 2003, effective July 1, 2004
    • Rule 1518 Rescinded Oct. 19, 1983, effective Jan. 1, 1984
    • Rule 1519 Rescinded Oct. 19, 1983, effective Jan. 1, 1984
    • Rule 1520 Rescinded Dec. 16, 2003, effective July 1, 2004
    • Rule 1521 Rescinded by Order of Oct. 15, 2004, imd effective
    • Rule 1522 Rescinded Dec. 16, 2003, effective July 1, 2004
    • Rule 1528 Rescinded Dec. 16, 2003, effective July 1, 2004
    • Rule 1531 Special Relief. Injunctions
    • Rule 1532 Special Relief. Perpetuation of Testimony
    • Rule 1533 Special Relief. Receivers
    • Rule 1534 Accounting by Fiduciaries
    • Rule 1535 Objections to Security
    • Rule 1549 Acts of Assembly Not Suspended
    • Rule 1550 Acts of Assembly Suspended
    • Rule 1551 Form of Action
    • Rule 1552 Venue
    • Rule 1553 Parties
    • Rule 1554 Specific Averments
    • Rule 1555 Pleading More than One Cause of Action
    • Rule 1556 Counterclaim
    • Rule 1557 Order Directing Partition Post-Trial Relief
    • Rule 1558 Preliminary Conference Appointment of Master
    • Rule 1559 Master Hearing
    • Rule 1560 Property Capable of Division without Prejudice
    • Rule 1561 Property Capable of Proportionate Division Award
    • Rule 1562 Property not Capable of Proportionate Division Award
    • Rule 1563 Property not Capable of Division without Prejudice Sale Objections
    • Rule 1564 Life Estates
    • Rule 1565 Retention of Undivided Interests Election Parties not Appearing
    • Rule 1566 Preliminary Determination Notice to Accept or Reject Private Sale Confined to the Parties
    • Rule 1567 Private Sale Confined to Parties Conduct Confirmation
    • Rule 1568 Public Sale
    • Rule 1569 Master's Report Exceptions
    • Rule 1570 Decision and Order
    • Rule 1571 Trustees to Satisfy Liens and Charges
    • Rule 1572 Sale not Confined to Parties
    • Rule 1573 Return of Sale and Schedule of Distribution
    • Rule 1574 Costs and Counsel Fees
    • Rule 1576 Rescinded Dec. 16, 2003, effective July 1, 2004
    • Rule 1577 Rescinded Dec. 16, 2003, effective July 1, 2004
    • Rule 1580 Rescinded Dec. 16, 2003, effective July 1, 2004
    • Rule 1581 Rescinded June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994
    • Rule 1590 Partition of Real Property Acts of Assembly Not Suspended
    • Rule 1591 Rescinded June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994
  • Forms
    • Rule 1351 Form of Writ of Summons
    • Rule 1352 Form of Writ of Summons in Action of Ejectment
    • Rule 1353 Notice of Hearing for Seizure of Property
    • Rule 1354 Form of Writ of Seizure
    • Rule 1355 Abrogated, effective Oct. 5, 1971
    • Rule 1357 Rescinded Dec. 14, 1989, effective Jan. 1, 1990
    • Rule 1361 Form of Notice to Plead
  • Incapacitated Persons as Parties
    • Rule 2051 Definitions
    • Rule 2053 Guardian to Represent Incapacitated Person
    • Rule 2054 Actions by and Against Incapacitated Persons Averments in Plaintiff's Pleadings
    • Rule 2055 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
    • Rule 2056 Procedure When Incapacity of a Party is Ascertained
    • Rule 2057 Nonsuit Directed Verdict Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict New Trial
    • Rule 2058 Setoffs and Counterclaims
    • Rule 2059 Form of Application for a Guardian Ad Litem
    • Rule 2060 Removal of Guardian Ad Litem and Appointment of Substitute
    • Rule 2061 Affidavits
    • Rule 2062 Incapacitated Person Judicially Determined to Have Capacity During Pendency of Action
    • Rule 2063 Judgment and Costs
    • Rule 2064 Compromise, Settlement, Discontinuance and Distribution
    • Rule 2074 Effective Date. Pending Actions
    • Rule 2075 Rescinded June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994
  • Individual Defendants Who Are Non-Residents or Who Conceal Their Whereabouts
    • Rule 2078 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
    • Rule 2079 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
    • Rule 2080 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
    • Rule 2081 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
    • Rule 2082 Rescinded Dec. 14, 1979, effective Feb. 1, 1980
    • Rule 2098 Rescinded June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994
    • Rule 2100 Rescinded June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994
  • Interpleader by Defendants
    • Rule 2301 Definitions
    • Rule 2302 Commencement of Proceedings
    • Rule 2303 Allegations Required in Petition Stay of Proceedings
    • Rule 2304 Order of Court
    • Rule 2305 Service on and Answer of Plaintiff
    • Rule 2306 Action of Court on Petition
    • Rule 2307 Order for Payment, Delivery or Sale of Property Effect of Compliance Therewith
    • Rule 2308 Service of Process on Interpleaded Claimants
    • Rule 2309 Claimant's Statement of Claim Service Thereof
    • Rule 2310 Answers by Defendant, Plaintiff and Other Claimants
    • Rule 2311 Failure to Answer or Sufficiently Answer
    • Rule 2312 Questions of Jurisdiction
    • Rule 2313 Pre-trial Conference
    • Rule 2314 Judgment Barring Claim
    • Rule 2315 Order Disposing of Property
    • Rule 2316 Recovery of Property and Execution
    • Rule 2317 Successful Party Not Required to Enter Into Recognizance or Undertaking
    • Rule 2318 Exclusive Method Civil Action Interpleader Preserved
    • Rule 2319 Trial without Jury
    • Rule 2324 Effective Date Pending Actions
    • Rule 2325 Rescinded June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994
  • Intervention
    • Rule 2326 Definitions
    • Rule 2327 Who May Intervene
    • Rule 2328 Petition to Intervene
    • Rule 2329 Action of Court on Petition
    • Rule 2330 Practice
    • Rule 2348 Acts of Assembly not Suspended
    • Rule 2349 Effective Date Pending Actions
    • Rule 2350 Suspension of Acts of Assembly
  • Joinder of Additional Defendants
    • Rule 2251 Definitions
    • Rule 2252 Right to Join Additional Defendants
    • Rule 2253 Time for Filing Praecipe or Complaint
    • Rule 2254 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
    • Rule 2255 Procedure
    • Rule 2256 Counterclaims
    • Rule 2257 Verdict, Specific Findings and Judgment
    • Rule 2274 Rescinded March 23, 2007, effective June 1, 2007
    • Rule 2275 Rescinded June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994
  • Joinder of Parties
    • Rule 2226 Definitions
    • Rule 2227 Compulsory Joinder
    • Rule 2228 Joinder of Related Plaintiffs
    • Rule 2229 Permissive Joinder
    • Rule 2231 Effect of Joinder Practice in General
    • Rule 2232 Defective Joinder Change of Parties
    • Rule 2248 Acts of Assembly Not Suspended
    • Rule 2249 Effective Date Pending Actions
    • Rule 2250 Rescinded June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994
  • Judgments
    • Rule 3020 Definition
    • Rule 3021 Verdict Order Judgment Entry in Judgment Index
    • Rule 3022 Verdict or Order Lien Duration
    • Rule 3023 Judgment Lien Duration
  • Minors as Parties
    • Rule 2026 Definitions
    • Rule 2027 Guardian to Represent Minor
    • Rule 2028 Actions by and against Minors Averments in Plaintiff's Pleading
    • Rule 2029 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
    • Rule 2030 Setoffs and Counterclaims
    • Rule 2031 Selection and Appointment of Guardians
    • Rule 2032 Affidavit as to Age
    • Rule 2033 Removal of Guardian
    • Rule 2034 Procedure When Minority of a Party is Ascertained
    • Rule 2035 Nonsuit Directed Verdict Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict New Trial
    • Rule 2036 Affidavits by Minors
    • Rule 2037 Minor Becoming of Age During Pendency of Action
    • Rule 2038 Judgments and Costs
    • Rule 2039 Compromise, Settlement, Discontinuance and Distribution
    • Rule 2049 Effective Date Pending Actions
    • Rule 2050 Rescinded June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994
  • Partnerships as Parties
    • Rule 2126 Definitions
    • Rule 2127 Actions by Partnerships and Liquidators
    • Rule 2128 Actions against Partnerships and Liquidators
    • Rule 2129 Actions between Partnerships and Partners
    • Rule 2130 Venue
    • Rule 2131 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
    • Rule 2131.1 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
    • Rule 2131.2 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
    • Rule 2132 Effect of Judgments
    • Rule 2133 Indexing of Judgments
    • Rule 2134 Subsequent Actions against Partners Not Named in Prior Action
    • Rule 2135 Fictitious Name Act Saved
    • Rule 2148 Rescinded June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994
    • Rule 2150 Rescinded June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994
  • Revival of Judgment Liens
    • Rule 3025 Commencement of ProceedingsVenue
    • Rule 3025.1 Consolidation of Judgments
    • Rule 3026 Parties, Generally
    • Rule 3026.1 Parties Joint Defendants
    • Rule 3026.2 Parties Terre-Tenants
    • Rule 3026.3 Revival of Lien of Judgment as to Property of Terre-Tenant
    • Rule 3027 Writ of Revival Entry Lien
    • Rule 3028 Service of the Writ
    • Rule 3029 Reissuance and Substitution of Writ
    • Rule 3030 Pleadings Further Proceedings Continuance of Lien
    • Rule 3031 Judgment upon Default or Admission Assessment of Damages
    • Rule 3031.1 Judgment of Revival Lien
    • Rule 3032 Praecipe for Writ of Revival, Form
    • Rule 3033 Writ of Revival Form
    • Rule 3034 Agreement to Revive Form
    • Rule 3048 Acts of Assembly not Suspended
    • Rule 3049 Rescinded Dec 19, 2003, effective July 1, 2004
    • Rule 3049.1 Abolition of Practice and Procedure Under Repealed Statutes
    • Rule 3051 Relief from Judgment of Non Pros
  • Rules of Construction
    • Rule 51 Title and Citation of Rules
    • Rule 52 Effective Date Application to Pending Actions
    • Rule 76 Definitions
    • Rule 101 Principles of Interpretation
    • Rule 102 Number Tense
    • Rule 103 Words and Phrases
    • Rule 104 Numerals
    • Rule 105 Bonds
    • Rule 106 Computation of Time
    • Rule 107 Time Publication for Successive Weeks
    • Rule 108 Time Computation of Months
    • Rule 126 Liberal Construction and Application of Rules
    • Rule 127 Construction of Rules Intent of Supreme Court Controls
    • Rule 128 Presumptions in Ascertaining the Intent of the Supreme Court
    • Rule 129 Construction of Rules Titles, Provisos, Exceptions and Headings Use of Notes and Explanatory Comments
    • Rule 130 Rules in Derogation of the Common Law
    • Rule 131 Rules in Pari Materia
    • Rule 132 Particular Controls General
    • Rule 133 Rules Inconsistent with Laws
    • Rule 152 Construction of Amendatory Rules
    • Rule 153 Merger of Subsequent Amendments
  • Rules Relating to Domestic Relations Matters Generally
    • Rule 1930.1 Form of Pleadings Form of Caption
    • Rule 1930.2 No Post-Trial Practice Motions for Reconsideration
    • Rule 1930.3 Testimony by Electronic Means
    • Rule 1930.4 Service of Original Process in Domestic Relations Matters
    • Rule 1930.5 Discovery in Domestic Relations Matters
    • Rule 1930.6 Paternity Actions
    • Rule 1930.7 Status Conference
    • Rule 1931 Family Court Rules
  • Service of Original Process and Other Legal Papers
    • Part I Service of Original Process
      • Subpart A Service Generally
        • Rule 400 Person to Make Service
        • Rule 400.1 Provisions for all Courts of the First Judicial District
        • Rule 401 Time for Service Reissuance, Reinstatement and Substitution of Original Process Copies for Service
        • Rule 402 Manner of Service Acceptance of Service
        • Rule 403 Service by Mail
        • Rule 404 Service Outside the Commonwealth
        • Rule 405 Return of Service
      • Subpart B Service in Particular Actions
        • Rule 410 Real Property Actions
      • Subpart C Service Upon Particular Parties
        • Rule 420 Minors
        • Rule 421 Incapacitated Persons
        • Rule 422 The Commonwealth and Political Subdivisions
        • Rule 423 Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations
        • Rule 424 Corporations and Similar Entities
        • Rule 425 Additional Defendants
      • Subpart D Service Pursuant to Special Order of Court
        • Rule 430 Service Pursuant to Special Order of Court Publication
    • Part II Service of Legal Papers Other Than Original Process
      • Rule 440 Service of Legal Papers other than Original Process
      • Rule 441 Service on Minors or Incapacitated Persons
      • Rule 449 Acts of Assembly not Suspended Abolition of Practice and Procedure Under Repealed Statutes
  • Statutory Action to Conform Confessed Judgment
    • Rule 2981 Definitions Conformity to Civil Action
    • Rule 2982 Venue
    • Rule 2983 Commencement of Action
    • Rule 2984 Complaint
    • Rule 2985 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan 1, 1986
    • Rule 2986 Judgment Conforming the Confessed Judgment
  • Substitution of Parties
    • Rule 2351 Definitions
    • Rule 2352 Substitution of Successor
    • Rule 2353 Service of Rule
    • Rule 2354 Status of Successor Continuance
    • Rule 2355 Notice of Death of a Party Substitution of Personal Representative
    • Rule 2373 Acts of Assembly Not Suspended
    • Rule 2374 Effective Date Pending Actions
    • Rule 2375 Rescinded June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994
  • The Commonwealth and Political Subdivisions as Parties
    • Rule 2101 Definition
    • Rule 2102 Style of Action
    • Rule 2103 Venue
    • Rule 2104 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
    • Rule 2123 Acts of Assembly Not Suspended
    • Rule 2124 Effective Date Pending Actions
    • Rule 2125 Suspension of Acts of Assembly
  • Transfer of Judgments to Other Counties
    • Rule 3001 Definition
    • Rule 3002 Transfer to Another County
    • Rule 3003 Execution Lien Revival
    • Rule 3010 Rescinded March 5, 1997, effective July 1, 1997
    • Rule 3011 Rescinded March 5, 1997, effective July 1, 1997
  • Unincorporated Associations as Parties
    • Rule 2151 Definitions
    • Rule 2152 Actions by Associations
    • Rule 2153 Actions against Associations
    • Rule 2154 Actions between Associations and Members
    • Rule 2155 Liability for Costs
    • Rule 2156 Venue
    • Rule 2157 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
    • Rule 2157.1 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
    • Rule 2157.2 Rescinded June 20, 1985, effective Jan. 1, 1986
    • Rule 2158 Effect of Judgment against Association
    • Rule 2159 Fictitious Name Act Saved
    • Rule 2173 Rescinded June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994
    • Rule 2175 Rescinded June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994
  • Voluntary Mediation in Custody Actions
    • Rule 1940.1 Applicability of Rules to Mediation
    • Rule 1940.2 Definitions
    • Rule 1940.3 Order for Orientation Session and Mediation Selection of Mediator
    • Rule 1940.4 Minimum Qualifications of the Mediator
    • Rule 1940.5 Duties of the Mediator
    • Rule 1940.6 Termination of Mediation
    • Rule 1940.7 Mediator Compensation
    • Rule 1940.8 Sanctions
    • Rule 1940.9 Changes or Amendments to any Existing Programs