In Re: 36th Judicial District (Beaver County)-No. 34 WM 2020

Opinion

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA WESTERN DISTRICT

IN RE: 36TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT : No. 34 WM 2020 (BEAVER COUNTY) :

:

ORDER

PER CURIAM

AND NOW, this 29th day of June, 2021, the “Application for Continued Modification

of Statewide Court Rules” is GRANTED, IN PART. The President Judge of the 36th

Judicial District is authorized to suspend statewide rules that restrict the use of advanced

communication technology (ACT) in court proceedings through August 31, 2021. Judges

shall be present in the courthouse, judicial center, or other court facility whenever a

proceeding is being conducted by ACT, except for extraordinary circumstances, such as

when court properties have been closed due to inclement weather or other emergency

under Pa.R.J.A. Nos. 1950-1954, or when a proceeding is not being conducted during

normal business hours.

In all other respects, the Application is DENIED.