§ Rule 1920.55-3 Master's Report Notice Hearing De Novo Final Decree

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Rule 1920.55-3. Master's Report. Notice. Hearing De Novo. Final Decree

    (a) No record shall be made of the hearing in proceedings held pursuant to this rule.

    (b) After the conclusion of hearing, the master shall:

        (1) file the report within;

            (i) twenty days in uncontested actions or;

            (ii) thirty days in contested actions; and

        (2) immediately serve upon counsel for each party, or, if unrepresented, upon the party, a copy of the report and recommendation, and written notice of the right to demand a hearing de novo.

    (c) Within twenty days of the date the master's report is mailed or received, whichever occurs first, any party may file a written demand for a hearing de novo. If a demand is filed, the court shall hold a hearing de novo and enter a final decree.

    (d) If no demand for de novo hearing is filed within the twenty-day period, the court shall review the report and recommendation and, if approved, shall enter a final decree.

    (e) No Motion for Post-Trial Relief may be filed to the final decree.