1. (a) General rule.—A special session of the Court may be held in any judicial district of the Commonwealth whenever the Court deems such a session to be in the interests of justice because of the convenience of parties or witnesses or both or for any other reason.

2. (b) Application.—An application for such a special session shall state in detail the reasons therefor and shall contain a certification pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 563(b) (other sessions) of the availability, without cost to the Commonwealth, of suitable courtroom and related facilities, a court reporter and necessary personnel.

   Official Note

   Based on former Commonwealth Court Rule 11 and makes no change in substance.

Source

The provisions of this Rule 3704 amended December 11, 1978, effective December 30, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 3802; amended January 17, 2020, effective immediately upon publication, 50 Pa.B. 651. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (377823).

Cross References

This rule cited in 210 Pa. Code § 67.5 (relating to duty rosters—location of proceedings).