Answers to commonly asked questions pertaining to Prothonotary matters:

Divorce

• Notice to Resume Prior Surname
• Marriage and Family Counselors
• Divorce Information Sheet
• Notice Rule 236

Judgments

• Praecipe Civil
• Notice Rule 236
• Certificate of Residence of Judgment Creditor
• Satisfaction By Authority
• Praecipe to Satisfy Judgment

Subpoenas

• Subpoena to Attend and Testify
• Subpoena to Produce Documents to Things for Discovery

Praecipes

• Praecipe Civil
• Praecipe for Writ of Execution (Money Judgments)
• Praecipe for Writ of Revival
• Praecipe for Notice of Intent to Attach Wages
• Praecipe to Satisfy Judgment

Landlord/Tenant

• Supplemental Instructions for Obtaining a Stay of Eviction
• Notes on Landlord Appeals
• Notice of Appeal from District Justice Judgment
• Tenant’s Supersedeas Affidavit
• Tenant’s Supersedeas Affidavit (Non-Section 8)
• Landlord Tenant Appeal Information

Appeals

• Notice of Appeal from Award of Board of Arbitrators
• Notice of Appeal from District Justice Judgment
• Proof of Service of Notice of Appeal and Rule to File Complaint

Wage Garnishment

• Praecipe for Notice of Intent to Attach Wages
• Notice of Intent to Attach Wages, Salary or Commissions
• Notice of Claim of Exemption of Wages from Attachment

Court of Common Pleas Self Help Center

The Court, in conjunction with the Adams County Bar Association and its committees, has provided the following materials to help individuals represent themselves, pro se, in some legal proceedings. Pro se is a Latin term meaning to represent yourself in a court proceeding without the assistance of an attorney. The information in these materials is not a substitute for professional legal advice.

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