The requirements for the promulgation and amendment of local rules of civil procedure are set forth in Pennsylvania Rule of Judicial Administration 103(d).

Official Note

Effective August 1, 2016, Pennsylvania Rule of Judicial Administration 103 was amended to consolidate and include all local rulemaking requirements. Accordingly, the requirements under Rule 239.8 for the promulgation and amendment of local rules of civil pro-cedure were rescinded and replaced. All local rules previously promulgated in accordance with the requirements of this rule prior to rescission remain effective upon compilation and publication pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. No. 103(d)(7).

Source

The provisions of this Rule 239.8 adopted October 24, 2003, effective 9 months after the date of the Order, 33 Pa.B 5506; amended June 30, 2004, effective immediately, 34 Pa.B. 3677; amended November 2, 2005, effective immediately, 35 Pa.B. 6318; amended December 15, 2010, effective immediately, 41 Pa.B. 215; amended June 28, 2016, effective August 1, 2016, 46 Pa.B. 3797. Immediately preceeding text appears at serial page (354878).