Court Rules

Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Filing Timing and Cure Windows

107 rules from official source documents

66 of 107 checked against the court's document. Each rule says how far it was checked. A value with a question mark is not in the court's wording on its card.

Filing cutoffs, deemed-filed rules, rejection handling, cure periods, and outage procedures. This page is scoped to Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Cutoffs and deemed-filed rules

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

An accepted electronic filing is deemed filed as of the date and time the DCR electronic filing system received it.

If the DCR accepts a filing, it shall be deemed to have been filed as of the date and time it was received by the DCR’s electronic filing system.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Deadline
3 business days

A rejected filing must be resubmitted electronically within three business days with the identified defect cured, followed by an email notice to the DCR containing the submission identifiers, rejection reason, and explanation of the cure; the cure provision is encouraged when prejudice would otherwise result.

(1) Within three (3) business days, the filing party resubmits the legal paper through the electronic filing system curing the defect noted by the DCR in the rejection. (2) Once the legal paper is resubmitted, the filing party must notify the DCR of the resubmitted filing via an email to civil@alleghenycounty.us, identifying the original submission ID number of the rejected filing, the submission ID number of the resubmitted filing, the reason the DCR originally rejected the filing and a brief explanation how the defect was cured in the resubmitted filing. Both submission ID numbers can be found on the acknowledgment page provided by the DCR at the time of submission. Note: Parties are encouraged to use the cure provisions of subparagraph (A) in only those instances where the party will be prejudiced if the legal paper is not deemed to have been filed at the date and time it was originally received by the DCR’s electronic filing system.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

The Housing Court Clerk assigns an arbitration hearing date when the Complaint is filed, and the case is heard by an arbitration panel.

(3) Arbitration: At the time the Complaint is filed, an arbitration hearing date is assigned by the Housing Court Clerk, and the case will be heard before an arbitration panel.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

After obtaining a date and time from the Housing Court Help Desk, the motion must be filed with the Department of Court Records.

Once the Housing Court Help Desk gives you a date and time for your motion, file the Motion with the Department of Court Records.

Judge Chelsa L. Wagner

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

An opposing party must submit a written response explaining its position by noon on the day before the scheduled motions date.

If you are opposing the motion, you must submit a written response explaining your position to bkorinski@alleghenycourts.us and ayatsko@alleghenycourts.us by Noon on the day prior to the scheduled motions date.

Judge Chelsa L. Wagner

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Weekday emergency motions submitted before noon may receive same-day decision, and responses are due by 3 p.m. that day.

Emergency Motions submitted weekdays before the noon hour are eligible for same-day decision, with Responses being due by 3 p.m. that day.

Judge Chelsa L. Wagner

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Emergency motions submitted after noon will not receive a same-day decision or be decided before the end of the next business day, and responses are due by noon the next business day.

Emergency Motions submitted after the noon hour are not eligible for same-day decision and will be not be ruled on prior to the end of the next business day, with responses being due by noon on the next business day.

Judge Chelsa L. Wagner

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

The filing deadline is 12:00 p.m. on the first business day after entry of the Trial Management Order.

1. The deadline to file is no later than 12:00 p.m. on the first business day following the entry of the Trial Management Order.

Judge Nicola Henry-Taylor

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Responses in jury cases are due by 9:00 a.m. on the day before jury selection, and responses in non-jury cases are due by 9:00 a.m. on the day before trial begins.

2. Responses shall be filed no later than 9:00 a.m. on the day before jury selection. If the matter is a non-jury trial, Responses shall be filed no later than 9:00 a.m. on the day before trial begins.

Judge Nicola Henry-Taylor

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

All objections to deposition testimony or video depositions must be identified, conferred upon, and resolved by noon on the day before jury selection.

B. All objections to deposition testimony or video depositions shall be identified, conferred upon, and resolved no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day before jury selection.

Judge Nicola Henry-Taylor

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Family Division motions may be presented at 1:30 p.m. each court day unless the Pittsburgh Legal Journal publishes notice of a different schedule or no hearing.

Family Division motions may be presented to the motions judge at 1:30 p.m. on each court day, unless notice that motions will not be heard, or that motions will be heard at a different time, is published in the Pittsburgh Legal Journal.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026WARNING

When transcripts are needed, a transcript request must be filed promptly with the Court Reporter’s Office.

If transcripts are needed, a request must be filed promptly with the Court Reporter’s Office.

Judge Nicola Henry-Taylor

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026INFO

Civil cases

After processing an electronic filing, the DCR emails the filing party the acceptance date and time or the reasons for non-acceptance.

Subsequently, after the DCR has processed the electronic filing, the DCR shall transmit, to the filing party, an email stating the date and time of acceptance of the filing or stating that the filing has not been accepted and the reasons for non-acceptance.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026INFO

The Court will review consent motions as soon as it is able to do so.

This Court will review any Consent Motions as soon as it is able to do so.

Judge Chelsa L. Wagner

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Civil cases

A legal paper will not be considered filed if the DCR responds to the filing by notifying the filing party that they have not (i) maintained with the DCR sufficient funds to pay the fees and costs of the filing or (ii) authorized payment by credit or debit card of such fees and costs. The DCR is authorized to reject a filing of a legal paper submitted without the requisite payment.

Summary: The DCR may reject and will not treat as filed a legal paper when sufficient funds are not maintained or card payment is not authorized.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

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Civil cases

If the DCR refuses to accept a legal paper for filing, the DCR shall transmit to the filing party an email specifying the reason. Subject to the provisions of Pa.R.Civ.P. 205.4(e)(1), a legal paper refused for filing shall be deemed as not having been filed.

Summary: If the DCR refuses a legal paper, it must email the reason and the paper is deemed not filed, subject to Pa.R.Civ.P. 205.4(e)(1).

Court-level rulesOfficial source

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Civil cases

(B) If the DCR refuses to accept a filing and the filing party fails to comply with subparagraph (A), the filing party may still cure the defect and resubmit the filing, but the accepted filing will be deemed to have been filed at the date and time it was received by the DCR’s electronic filing system.

Summary: A party that misses the three-business-day cure procedure may still cure and resubmit, but the accepted filing is deemed filed when the DCR’s electronic filing system received it.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

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Civil cases

The complaint is deemed filed when notice of its presentation is given.

Summary: The custody confirmation complaint is deemed filed when notice of its presentation is given.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

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Civil cases

On the same date that the motion is presented, the party who presents a motion to the motions judge shall obtain any required hearing or conciliation date from the Family Division docket clerk and file with the Department of Court Records the motion and the court order entered by the court.

Summary: On the date a motion is presented, the presenting party must obtain any required hearing or conciliation date and file the motion with the resulting court order.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

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Once emailed (unless otherwise noted), this Court will file the original order of court with the Department of Court Records; Attorneys are responsible for filing the original Motion and Responses.

Summary: The court files the original order by email unless otherwise noted, while attorneys must file the original motion and responses.

Judge Chelsa L. Wagner

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

C. Any unresolved objections shall be narrowly identified in writing, accompanied by each parties position and supporting authority, and submitted to Chambers by that deadline.

Summary: Unresolved deposition objections must be narrowly identified in writing, supported by each party's position and authority, and submitted to Chambers by noon on the day before jury selection.

Judge Nicola Henry-Taylor

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Civil cases

You are required to file your motion with the Department of Court Records before emailing the court.

Summary: An uncontested motion must be filed with the Department of Court Records before it is emailed to the court.

Judge Patrick M. Connelly

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Civil cases

The DCR’s electronic filing system shall generate a printable acknowledgement page and shall transmit to the filing party an initial email confirming the electronic receipt of the legal paper and the date and time thereto.

Summary: The DCR electronic filing system generates a printable acknowledgement and sends an initial email confirming receipt and the receipt date and time.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Filing deadlines

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Deadline
5 business days

After court proceedings conclude, the custodian must file documentary exhibits and specified photographs with the Department of Court Records within five business days unless the court directs otherwise.

File all documentary exhibits, photographs, and photographs of non-documentary exhibits with the Department of Court Records office within five (5) business days of the conclusion of the court proceedings unless otherwise directed by the court.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Unless there is an emergency or all other parties consent, presentation must occur at least ten days after service of the petition and notice of the presentation date.

Except in cases of emergency or with the consent of all other parties, the date of presentation shall be at least ten (10) days after service of a copy of the petition and notice of the date of presentation.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

When a rule to show cause is entered, the court order must establish deadlines for filing the answer and completing depositions.

(b) If, upon presentation of the petition, a rule to show cause is entered, the court order issuing the rule shall set the time within which the answer to the petition shall be filed and the time within which depositions shall be completed.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

If the court order sets no argument date, any party may, after the deposition completion deadline, file and email a praecipe to schedule final argument before the General Motions Judge.

If the court order does not set an argument date, at any time after the date by which the depositions were to be completed, any party may order the cause for argument before the General Motions Judge by filing a praecipe to set a date and time for the final argument and transmitting a copy of the praecipe to the following email address: Civilgenmotions@alleghenycourts.us.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Applies to
Depositions and evidence

Depositions and other evidence the court may consider must be filed at least fourteen days before the final argument.

(c) Depositions and other evidence that a court may consider shall be filed at least fourteen (14) days before the argument date.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Applies to
Moving party brief

The moving party’s brief must be filed with the Department of Court Records and served on all other parties at least fourteen days before argument.

The brief of the moving party shall be filed with the Department of Court Records and served on all other parties at least fourteen (14) days prior to the argument.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Applies to
Opposition brief

The opposing party’s brief must be filed at least seven days before argument.

The brief of the party opposing the petition shall be filed at least seven (7) days prior to the argument.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

The plaintiff's Case Summary Memorandum is due as soon as practical but no later than 60 days after the complaint is filed.

As soon as practical, but no later than 60 days after the filing of a complaint, the Plaintiff(s) shall complete and file the Case Summary Memorandum with the Department of Court Records.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Before electronically filing a Housing Court motion, the moving party must submit it to the Housing Court Help Desk email to request an argument date.

Prior to electronically filing the motion with the Department of Court Records, the moving party must request an argument date by submitting the motion to the Housing Court Help Desk email at HCHelpdesk@alleghenycourts.us.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

The court-reporter certificate must be filed within ten days after the post-trial motion is filed, and failure to do timely file results in a conclusive presumption that the transcript is unnecessary and waived.

Such certificate shall be filed within a period of ten days from the filing of the Motion for Post–Trial Relief. Upon failure to file such certificate within the time prescribed, it shall be conclusively presumed a transcript of said testimony is not necessary and is waived.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

The tax assessment appeal must be filed within thirty days of the Board's mailing of its notice.

An appeal from the decision of the Board of Property Assessment, Appeals and Review must be verified pursuant to Pa.R.Civ.P. 206.3 and electronically filed pursuant to Local Rule 205.4 with the Department of Court Records Civil/Family Division within thirty days of the date of mailing of the notice by the Board.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

If no opposition brief is filed and served within 20 days, the Administrative Chair sends notice; a brief filed more than 20 days after that letter will not be considered for the decision.

If no Brief in Opposition is filed and served within twenty (20) days, the Administrative Chair of the Board of Viewers shall send the opposing party(ies) a letter, with copies to all counsel and parties not represented by counsel, stating that if an opposing brief is not filed within twenty (20) days of the date of the letter, the decision will be made without reference to any brief that you may file thereafter.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Failure to pay for and file the transcript within thirty days of the reminder letter will result in an order overruling the objections with prejudice.

If the transcript has not been paid for and filed within thirty (30) days of the date of this letter, A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 503(15)(b) WILL BE ISSUED OVERRULING THE OBJECTIONS WITH PREJUDICE.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

A brief in opposition must be filed and served within 20 days of the date of the letter or the decision will be made without considering a later-filed brief.

If no Brief in Opposition is filed and served within (20) days of the date of this letter, the decision will be made without reference to any brief that you may file thereafter.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

If the Final Plan for Abatement is not presented at the initial hearing, it must be filed with Court Records and served on the parties at least 30 days before the Final Plan hearing.

(1) If a Final Plan for Abatement is not presented at the initial conservatorship hearing, the conservator shall file with the Department of Court Records and serve on the parties a Final Plan for Abatement no less than thirty (30) days prior to the Final Plan for Abatement hearing date.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Deadline
7 calendar days

An opposition brief on preliminary objections is due at least seven days before argument.

(ii) Any party opposing preliminary objections shall electronically file a brief in opposition to the preliminary objections at least seven (7) days prior to the argument.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

A motion for judgment on the pleadings filed at least 42 days before the next argument list is placed on that list, while one filed less than 42 days before it is placed on the following list.

Motions for judgment on the pleadings filed on or before the forty second (42nd) day before the next argument list will be placed on that list. Motions filed less than forty-two (42) days before the date of the next argument list will be placed on the following argument list

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

The defendant must respond to the complaint within 20 days or may face judgment for the amount claimed before the hearing.

NOTICE: You must respond to this complaint within twenty (20) days or a judgment for the amount claimed may be entered against you before the hearing.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

A petition for de novo review must be filed within 20 days of the Parenting Coordinator’s decision, specify the issues for review, and attach the decision.

Any party seeking judicial review of the Parenting Coordinator’s decision must file a Petition for de novo hearing within 20 days of the filing of the decision stating specifically the issue(s) to be reviewed and attaching a copy of the decision.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Parties may file exceptions to the master’s report within 10 days after receiving notice that the report was filed.

Exceptions to the master’s report may be filed by the parties within 10 days after receiving notice of the filing of the master’s report.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Briefs must be filed and argument scheduled by court order after the period for filing exceptions expires.

Briefs shall be filed, and argument scheduled as provided by order of court after the period for filing exceptions has expired.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Preliminary objections must be scheduled on the next available Friday Support Exception Argument List occurring more than 13 days after filing.

Preliminary Objections shall be scheduled on the next available Friday Support Exception Argument List occurring more than 13 days after the Preliminary Objections are filed with the Department of Court Records and the Exceptions Clerk.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

The movant must file a brief at least 14 days before argument.

Movant shall file a brief at least 14 days prior to argument.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

If the respondent files a brief, it must be filed at least seven days before argument.

Respondent’s brief, if any, shall be filed at least seven days prior to argument.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

The guardian of the estate must file proof of surety bond with the Clerk of the Orphans' Court within 30 days.

Proof of surety bond is to be filed with the Clerk of the Orphans' Court within thirty (30) days by , guardian of the estate.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Deadline
3 business days

When a writ of execution is stayed after service or attempted service, the sheriff’s poundage is based on the writ’s face amount unless the plaintiff files an affidavit within three business days stating the actual cash or in-kind consideration.

when a writ of execution is stayed after the Sheriff has served or has attempted to serve the writ, the sheriff’s commission referred to as poundage will be calculated based on the face amount of the writ unless the plaintiff files an affidavit within three business days the actual amount paid or to be paid to the plaintiff in cash or in 165 ===== PAGE 166 ===== kind as consideration for staying the writ or satisfying the judgment.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

The required IRS notice copy must be filed with the Department of Court Records before the date fixed for the sale.

a copy of such notice, certified by counsel to be a correct copy and indicating the date of service upon or delivery to the Internal Revenue Service, shall be filed with the Department of Court Records prior to the date fixed for the sale.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

After the plaintiff seeks placement on the next available trial list, every other party must file its expert reports within 60 days.

After a plaintiff has filed a praecipe requesting that the case be placed on the next available trial list, each other party in the case shall file within sixty (60) days expert reports summarizing all expert testimony that will be offered by that party to support the defenses to the plaintiff's claims and to support any claims and defenses involving other parties.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Deadline
4 calendar days

The first exceptant may file a responsive second brief at least four calendar days before argument.

The party filing the first exceptant’s brief may file a second brief, in response to the cross-exceptant’s brief, at least four calendar days prior to argument.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Deadline
45 calendar days
Applies to
Exceptions

Exceptions must be scheduled for argument within 45 days after filing.

Exceptions must be scheduled for argument no more than 45 days after exceptions are filed.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Deadline
5 calendar days
Applies to
Exceptions

Contempt exceptions must immediately be placed on the next Support Argument List occurring more than five days after filing.

If exceptions are filed to the Recommendation of Hearing Officer recommending that the exceptant be held in contempt, the exceptions shall immediately be placed on the next “Support Argument List” occurring more than five days after the filing of exceptions.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Deadline
30 calendar days

A conservator must file a Disclosure Statement 30 days before the hearing on the application to transfer or sell the property.

After a conservator is appointed and fully rehabilitates the property, Judge Hertzberg requires the filing of a “Disclosure Statement” 30 days before the hearing on the Conservator’s application to transfer or sell the property.

Judge Alan D. Hertzberg

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Applies to
Pretrial statement

All parties must timely file and serve their respective pretrial statements before a scheduled conciliation.

Before any scheduled conciliation, all parties must timely file and serve their respective pretrial statements in compliance with the Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Rules of Civil Procedure.

Judge Arnold I. Klein

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

The moving party must file a brief when filing its post-trial motion.

the moving party must file a brief at the time the party files its post-trial motion.

Judge Arnold I. Klein

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

The email containing a contested general asbestos motion must be sent before the scheduled motion date.

Contested General Asbestos Motions signed up with Judge Klein are to be emailed to the Judges staff at motionsklein@alleghenycourts.us prior to the motion date.

Judge Arnold I. Klein

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

The required email submission of uncontested and argued general asbestos motions is due at least two days before presentation.

All Uncontested Asbestos Motions and any General Asbestos Motions that will be argued shall be submitted to motionsregan@alleghenycourts.us at least two (2) days in advance of presentation.

Judge Daniel D. Regan

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

The moving party must file its post-trial brief with the motion when no transcripts are needed and will receive additional time after receiving required transcripts.

If the trial and/or related transcripts are not necessary in order to prepare a brief, the moving party must file a brief at the time the party files its post-trial motion. If one or more transcripts are needed to prepare a brief, the Court will allow the moving party time to file a brief after the party receives the required transcript(s).

Judge John T. McVay Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

The non-moving party may file a response no more than fourteen days after the moving party files both its motion and brief.

The non-moving party may file a response no more than fourteen days after the moving party has filed its motion and brief.

Judge John T. McVay Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

A Housing Court motion must be filed with the Department of Court Records after the Help Desk provides its hearing date and time; obtaining Help Desk scheduling does not itself constitute filing.

Once the Housing Court Help Desk gives you a date and time for your motion, file the Motion with the Department of Court Records. Getting a time from the Help Desk is not the same as filing with the Department of Court Records.

Judge Matthew V. Rudzki

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Electronic submission does not extend the exhibit submission deadline specified in the Pretrial Order.

Exhibits must still be submitted by the deadline specified in the Pretrial Order, even if given leave to submit the exhibits electronically.

Judge Nicola Henry-Taylor

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Deadline
5 business days

The exhibit custodian must file all accepted, rejected, and withdrawn exhibits with the Department of Court Records within five business days after the proceeding concludes and the record closes.

2. Filing all accepted, rejected, and withdrawn exhibits with the Department of Court Records within five (5) business days of the proceeding's conclusion and closure of the record; and

Judge Nicola Henry-Taylor

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Post-trial motions under Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 227.1 must be filed within ten days of the verdict or decision.

Post-Trial Motions under Pa.R.C.P. 227.1 must: 1. Be filed within ten (10) days of the verdict or decision;

Judge Nicola Henry-Taylor

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Responses to post-trial motions must be filed within the timeframe established by local rule or court order.

Responses to Post-Trial Motions must be filed within the timeframe set by local rule or Court order.

Judge Nicola Henry-Taylor

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

The settlement approval order must be placed on the docket within four weeks after submission.

The Order shall be on the docket within 4 weeks of the submission date.

Judge Patrick M. Connelly

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

The non-moving party may file a response no more than fourteen days after the moving party files its motion and brief.

The non-moving party may file a response no more than fourteen days after the moving party has filed its motion and brief.

Judge Patrick M. Connelly

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

The advisory schedule closes discovery 16 weeks before trial, sets plaintiffs' pre-trial statements 14 weeks before trial, sets all other parties' pre-trial statements 12 weeks before trial, and requires mediation to be completed 45 days before trial, subject to the published controlling dates.

Trial lists are generally published in the Pittsburgh Legal Journal 6 months prior to commencement of the trial term. Pre-trial deadlines are generally as follows: 16 weeks prior to commencement of the trial term for the close of discovery; 14 weeks prior to commencement of the trial term for plaintiffs' pre-trial statements; 12 weeks prior to commencement of the trial term for all other parties' pre-trial statements; and 45 days prior to the commencement of the trial term for completion of mediation pursuant to Local Rule 212.7. The general schedule set forth in this Note is only advisory and may vary from the controlling dates and deadlines published in the Pittsburgh Legal Journal.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

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Civil cases

Plaintiffs generally must fulfill the pre-trial statement requirements 45 days before the trial term, while all other parties generally must fulfill them 30 days before the trial term, with the controlling deadline published in the Pittsburgh Legal Journal.

Note: The deadline for each party to file and serve its pre-trial statement is published with the trial list in the Pittsburgh Legal Journal. Generally, Plaintiffs are required to fulfill the requirements of Pa.R.C.P. 212.2 forty-five (45) days prior to the commencement of the trial term in which the case is listed, and all other parties are required to fulfill the requirements of Pa.R.C.P. 212.2 thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of the trial term in which the case is listed.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

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Civil cases

If the court reporter cannot meet the transcript e-filing deadline through no inaction by the objecting party, the objecting party may request an extension of time from the Administrative Chair.

If, through no inaction on the part of the objecting party the court reporter is unable to meet the deadline set e-filing of the transcript in the letter from the Administrative Chair, the objecting party may ask for an extension of time from the Administrative Chair.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

On cases appearing on a published trial list, a motion for judgment on the pleadings may be placed on an argument list if filed in time for a list before the scheduled trial date.

On cases that have appeared on a published trial list, motions for judgment on the pleadings may be placed on an argument list if they are filed in time to be placed on an argument list prior to the scheduled trial date.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

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Civil cases

A supplemental expert report responding to an opposing expert report may be filed within 60 days after the opposing report is filed.

A party may file a supplemental expert report which responds to an opposing expert report within sixty (60) days after the opposing expert report was filed.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026WARNING

When required transcripts are needed to prepare the brief, the court will allow additional time for the brief to be filed after the moving party receives them.

If one or more transcripts are needed to prepare a brief, the court will allow the moving party time to file a brief after the party receives the required transcript(s).

Judge Arnold I. Klein

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026WARNING

Delays attributable to counsel do not extend briefing deadlines.

Any delays attributable to counsel may not extend briefing deadlines.

Judge Nicola Henry-Taylor

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Civil cases

No later than 45 days prior the commencement of the assigned trial term (or 15 days prior to the scheduled trial date for asbestos cases), the Plaintiff and/or Plaintiff’s Counsel shall file a Certification indicating that:

Summary: A mediation certification must be filed no later than 45 days before commencement of the assigned trial term.

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the transcript must be paid for and filed within thirty (30) days of the date of the letter, and that if no transcript is filed within that time period, then a court order will be issued overruling the objections with prejudice. (FORMS 503(15A) and 503(15B))

Summary: The transcript must be paid for and filed within 30 days of the Administrative Chair's letter; failure to file within that period results in a court order overruling the objections with prejudice.

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Civil cases

If no brief is filed within twenty (20) days of the date the transcript is filed, the Administrative Chair of the Board of Viewer shall send the objecting party a letter, with copies to all counselor parties not represented by counsel, stating that if a brief is not filed within twenty (20) days of the date of the letter, then a court order will be entered overruling the objections with prejudice.

Summary: If the support brief is not filed within 20 days after the transcript is filed, the Administrative Chair sends notice; failure to file within 20 days after that letter results in overruling the objections with prejudice.

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Any party objecting to the Report shall file Objections at the Secondary Desk of the Department of Court Records, Civil Division, on the First Floor of the City-County Building, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, with ten (10) days of the receipt of this Notice.

Summary: A party objecting to the Special Master’s Report must file its objections at the Civil Division Secondary Desk within ten days after receiving the Notice.

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You must contact the court reporter and the transcript must be paid for and filed within thirty (30) days of the date of this letter.

Summary: An objecting party must obtain, pay for, and file the trial transcript within thirty days after the reminder letter’s date.

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If it is not filed and served within twenty (20) days of the date of this letter, A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 503(16)(b) WILL BE ISSUED OVERRULING YOUR OBJECTIONS WITH PREJUDICE.

Summary: The objecting party’s brief must be filed and served within twenty days after the overdue notice, or the objections will be overruled with prejudice.

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Civil cases

An appeal from the decision of the Board of Property Assessment Appeals and Review must be verified pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 206.3 and filed as a General Docket case with the Department of Court Records within thirty (30) days of the date of mailing of the notice by the Board.

Summary: A real estate tax exemption appeal must be verified under Pa.R.C.P. 206.3 and filed as a General Docket case with the Department of Court Records within 30 days after the Board mails its notice.

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Deadline
90 calendar days ?

(c) (i) Where preliminary objections contain grounds raising issues of fact under Pa.R.Civ.P. 1028(a)(1), (5), or (6), they shall be titled on the cover sheet "Preliminary Objections Raising Questions of Fact"; shall be endorsed with a notice to plead; shall not have a brief attached; and will be scheduled for argument not sooner than ninety (90) days after filing.

Summary: Argument on preliminary objections raising specified issues of fact will not be scheduled sooner than 90 days after filing.

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Deadline
20 calendar days ?

(ii) All evidence that the parties wish the court to consider shall be electronically filed with the Department of Court Records at least twenty (20) days prior to the argument.

Summary: Evidence for consideration on fact-based preliminary objections is due at least 20 days before argument.

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Deadline
14 calendar days ?

(iii) The party which filed the preliminary objections shall electronically file its brief at least fourteen (14) days prior to the argument; the parties opposing the preliminary objections shall file their briefs at least seven (7) days prior to argument.

Summary: The filing party's brief on fact-based preliminary objections is due at least 14 days before argument, while opposing briefs are due at least 7 days before argument.

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___ within TWENTY (20) days from the date these papers were mailed.

Summary: The Notice of Intention to Appear must be submitted within 20 days from the date the court papers were mailed.

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Civil cases

Within 10 days after the fees are paid into the court the master shall give written notice to the parties of a hearing to be held not more than 30 days thereafter.

Summary: Within 10 days after payment of the fees, the master must give written notice of a hearing to occur no later than 30 days after that notice.

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Civil cases

If Respondent files a brief, it shall be filed with the Exceptions Clerk at least seven days prior to argument.

Summary: If the respondent files a brief in support of preliminary objections, it must reach the Exceptions Clerk at least seven days before argument.

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Civil cases

Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings or Summary Judgment shall be scheduled on the next available Friday Support Exception Argument List occurring more than 41 days after the motion is filed.

Summary: A motion for judgment on the pleadings or summary judgment must be scheduled on the next available Friday Support Exception Argument List occurring more than 41 days after filing.

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Civil cases

Respondent’s Answer, if any, together with any opposing affidavits shall be filed at least 21 days prior to the argument date.

Summary: Any respondent's answer and supporting opposing affidavits must be filed at least 21 days before argument.

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Civil cases

Proof of deposit is to be filed with the Department of Court Records, Wills/Orphans’ Court Division within thirty days by counsel of record.

Summary: Counsel of record must file proof of deposit with the Department of Court Records within 30 days.

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Civil cases

The following must be filed with the Sheriff, along with the writs and copies of orders, not less than twenty-five days before the date of sale:

Summary: The listed writs, orders, affidavits, notices, property descriptions, forms, envelopes, and sale-related materials must be filed with the Sheriff at least 25 days before the sale.

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Civil cases

This praecipe may not be filed earlier than one hundred eighty (180) days after the plaintiff served a copy of the original complaint on each defendant who continues to be a party in the case.

Summary: A plaintiff may not request placement on the next available trial list until 180 days after service of the original complaint on each continuing defendant.

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Deadline
7 calendar days ?

If the respondent files a brief, it shall be filed at least seven calendar days prior to argument, with the Hearing Officer’s Secretary in room 616, City-County Building.

Summary: A respondent’s brief must be filed with the Hearing Officer’s Secretary at least seven calendar days before argument.

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Deadline
7 calendar days ?

If cross-exceptions are filed, the cross-exceptant’s brief must be filed at least seven calendar days prior to argument and may respond to the first exceptant’s brief.

Summary: A cross-exceptant’s brief must be filed at least seven calendar days before argument and may respond to the first exceptant’s brief.

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For purposes of this subsection the exceptant shall file a brief at least three days 181 ===== PAGE 182 ===== prior to argument. If the respondent files a brief, it shall be filed at least one day prior to argument.

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For contempt exceptions, the exceptant’s brief is due at least three days before argument and a respondent’s brief is due at least one day before argument.

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Deadline
5 business days

2. File all documentary exhibits, photographs, and photographs of non-documentary exhibits with the Department of Court Records office within five (5) business days of the conclusion of the court proceeding unless otherwise directed by the court;

Summary: Documentary exhibits, exhibit photographs, and photographs of non-documentary exhibits must be filed with the Department of Court Records within five business days after the court proceeding concludes unless the court directs otherwise.

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The non-moving party may file a response no more than fourteen days after the moving party has filed its motion and brief.

Summary: The non-moving party may file a response no later than 14 days after the moving party files both its motion and brief.

Judge Arnold I. Klein

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Applies to
Pretrial statement ?

All parties shall timely file and serve their respective Pre-Trial Statements with the Department of Court Records in compliance with Pa.R.C.P. 212 and local rules of Court.

Summary: Each party must timely file its Pre-Trial Statement with the Department of Court Records in compliance with Pa.R.C.P. 212 and local rules.

Judge Michael E. McCarthy

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Deadline
10 business days

i. For Housing Court (LT-) Jury and Non-Jury trials: 1. The deadline to file is no later than (10) business days prior to trial.

Summary: For Housing Court LT jury and non-jury trials, a Motion in Limine must be filed no later than 10 business days before trial.

Judge Nicola Henry-Taylor

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Deadline
5 business days

2. Responses shall be filed no later than five (5) business days prior to trial.

Summary: Responses to a Motion in Limine in Housing Court LT jury or non-jury trials must be filed no later than five business days before trial.

Judge Nicola Henry-Taylor

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Civil cases

These motions must be filed on the docket before the Court issues its rulings.

Summary: Pretrial motions must be filed on the docket before the Court issues rulings.

Judge Patrick M. Connelly

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Civil cases

If the trial and/or related transcripts are not necessary in order to prepare a brief, the moving party must file a brief at the time the party files its post-trial motion.

Summary: When the necessary trial transcripts are not needed to prepare the brief, the moving party must file the brief simultaneously with the post-trial motion.

Judge Patrick M. Connelly

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Civil cases

The parties may electronically file objections to the Special Masters Report and Recommendation within ten (10) days of receipt of the Special Masters Report and Recommendation and Notice.

Summary: Objections to the Special Masters Report and Recommendation must be filed within 10 days of receipt if filed electronically.

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If no trial transcript is filed within ninety (90) days of the date the Objections were filed, the Administrative Chair of the Board of Viewers shall send the objecting party a letter, with copies to all counsel and parties not represented by counsel, stating that

Summary: If no trial transcript is filed within 90 days after objections are filed, the Administrative Chair must send the objecting party and copies to counsel and unrepresented parties a letter concerning that fact.

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Depending on the circumstances of the case, the court may decide the motion with or without a hearing.

Summary: The court may decide a post-trial motion with or without a hearing depending on the circumstances.

Judge Arnold I. Klein

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Contested motions will be argued and the orders will be signed and filed with the Department of Court Records.

Summary: Contested general asbestos motions will be argued, and their orders will be signed and filed with the Department of Court Records.

Judge Arnold I. Klein
Common questions about Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas filing timing and cure windows rules

What filing deadlines apply to exhibits filings in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas?

Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas: After court proceedings conclude, the custodian must file documentary exhibits and specified photographs with the Department of Court Records within five business days unless the court directs otherwise.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 2, section Rule 5102.1 Civil Division Custody of Exhibits. General Provisions

Judge Nicola Henry-Taylor: Electronic submission does not extend the exhibit submission deadline specified in the Pretrial Order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 25, section PART 12. EXHIBITS, III

When is a filing treated as filed in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas?

Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas: The rule states that filing is treated as on submission. An accepted electronic filing is deemed filed as of the date and time the DCR electronic filing system received it.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 18, section LOCAL RULES OF THE CIVIL AND FAMILY DIVISIONS OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

Judge Nicola Henry-Taylor: The rule states a 12:00 p.m. filing cutoff. The filing deadline is 12:00 p.m. on the first business day after entry of the Trial Management Order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 19, section PART 10. PRETRIAL PROCEDURES

Judge Chelsa L. Wagner: The rule states a Noon filing cutoff. An opposing party must submit a written response explaining its position by noon on the day before the scheduled motions date.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 4, section 5. REGULAR MOTIONS (Presentation by an Attorney)

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What filing deadlines does Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas set?

Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas: Unless there is an emergency or all other parties consent, presentation must occur at least ten days after service of the petition and notice of the presentation date.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 20, section Local Rule 206.4(c) Procedures for the Disposition of Petitions

Judge Nicola Henry-Taylor: The exhibit custodian must file all accepted, rejected, and withdrawn exhibits with the Department of Court Records within five business days after the proceeding concludes and the record closes.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 28, section PART 12. EXHIBITS

Judge Matthew V. Rudzki: A Housing Court motion must be filed with the Department of Court Records after the Help Desk provides its hearing date and time; obtaining Help Desk scheduling does not itself constitute filing.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 4, section HOUSING COURT

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What filing deadlines apply to depositions and evidence filings in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas?

Depositions and other evidence the court may consider must be filed at least fourteen days before the final argument.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 20, section Local Rule 206.4(c) Procedures for the Disposition of Petitions

What filing deadlines apply to moving party brief filings in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas?

The moving party’s brief must be filed with the Department of Court Records and served on all other parties at least fourteen days before argument.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 20, section Local Rule 206.4(c) Procedures for the Disposition of Petitions

What filing deadlines apply to opposition brief filings in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas?

The opposing party’s brief must be filed at least seven days before argument.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 20, section Local Rule 206.4(c) Procedures for the Disposition of Petitions