COVID-19 Resource Center
Information about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Please CLICK HERE to view the county's robust and informative website regarding COVID-19.
Montgomery Bar Association Updates
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued a Court Order temporarily waiving the six (6) hour limitation on distance learning credits for 2020 compliance deadlines. Attorneys in PA may now complete all 12 hours of their CLE requirements through approved distance learning activities. MBA offers both Live CLE Webinars and pre-recorded Online CLE seminars - all featuring local experts on a variety of legal topics.
The MBA Building is now open for limited purposes. Visitors are required to wear a protective face mask and maintain appropriate social distancing (6 feet between individuals at all times). Access is limited to the main floor of the building, including (and limited to) the lobby, dining room (restaurant), and rest rooms. Members may utilize the dining room for work or meetings of no more than four (4) individuals, provided masks are worn and social distance requirements are met.
The MBA's in-house restaurant (Burly Dove Bistro) remains closed with a planned reopening date of September 8, 2020.
Meetings and events will continue to be held virtually via GoToMeeting, GoToWebinar, and Zoom. Please contact Megan Ware at megan@montgomerybar.org or 610-279-9660, ext. 200 to schedule.
Videoconferencing capabilities are available by request. Please contact George Cardenas at george@montgomerybar.org to schedule.
Members: Committee & Section Listservs are a great resource to share pertinent updates. Please verify information before sending and keep it relevant to legal practice.
We strongly encourage any payment for Law Reporter advertising be paid via credit card. Please contact Jessica Gambone at jessica@montgomerybar.org or by phone at 610-994-3661.
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Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania have provided an informative compendium of resources for the legal profession during the COVID-19 pandemic (updated July 22, 2020). CLICK HERE to view.
Court Procedure Updates
Montgomery County Court and Department operations will be available on a limited basis beginning Wednesday, March 18th. For more information, visit: www.montcopa.org.
As the situation develops rapidly, we will post the most current orders and procedural changes as they pertain to Montgomery County, as well as county, state, and federal courts. If you have an update that you would like to share with membership, please email jack@montgomerybar.org.
Latest updates are highlighted.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
- Phase III Information Session Video Recording (conducted via Zoom on September 24, 2020)
- Phase III Reopening Statement (effective 10/05/2020)
NEW: General and Divisional Protocol
- Civil Division Bench Trial Protocol (effective 10/13/2020)
- Criminal Division Bench Trial Protocol (effective 10/13/2020)
- Tax Assessment Appeal Protocol (effective 10/05/2020)
From AOPC- Order of the Secretary of Health Requiring Universal Face Coverings – July 7, 2020
Order Amending Judicial Emergency Order of March 16, 2020 (Entered May 26, 2020)
Protocols For Reopening Court (General and Divisional)
Court Reopening Information Session - Orphans' & Juvenile Divisions (May 22, 2020)
Court Reopening Information Session - Family Division (May 22, 2020)
Court Reopening Information Session - Civil Division (May 22, 2020)
Court Reopening Information Session - Criminal Division (May 22, 2020)
Judicial Emergency Order - May 5, 2020
Declaration Extending Judicial Emergency Order to May 31, 2020 (dated April 14, 2020)
Case Conference Protocol - April 8, 2020
Case Conference Request Form - April 8, 2020
Prothonotary's Office Still Open for Protection from Abuse Orders
Order postponing the May 27, 2020 Sheriff's Sale to July 29, 2020 (dated April 21, 2020)
Montgomery County Remote Probate and Marriage Licensing Procedure (dated April 20, 2020)
Declaration Extending Judicial Emergency Orders to April 30, 2020 (dated March 31, 2020)
Update from the MBA Probate & Tax Section
Preliminary Hearings for Incarcerated Defendants Protocol- March 20, 2020
By Video Protocol - MDJ's Scopia IDs - How to install Scopia Client - How to install Scopia Phone/Tablets Client -
Judicial Emergency Order - March 19, 2020
Judicial Emergency Order - March 18, 2020
Judicial Emergency Order - March 17, 2020
Process for Filing Emergency Petitions/Motions During the Public Health Emergency - March 17, 2020
Judicial Emergency Order - March 16, 2020
Domestic Relations - Application for Telephone Conference
Orphans Court Administrative Order - March 12, 2020
Prothonotary Update - March 12, 2020
Montgomery County Correctional Facility - Temporary Visitor Restriction
Prison Video Visitation Instructions
COMMONWEALTH OF PA - OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
UPDATED Industry Operation Guidance - Including Update for Legal Services
Regarding the Closure of All Businesses That Are Not Life Sustaining - March 19, 2020
Life Sustaining Business List- March 19, 2020
PENNSYLVANIA JUDICIARY AND OTHER COUNTY COURTS
CLICK HERE to view a comprehensive list of updates and orders from the PA Supreme Court, Superior Court, Commonwealth and individual counties.
PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT
Second Supplemental Order (Courts Closed Through April 30, 2020) - Issued April 1, 2020
Amended Order - March 24, 2020
Administrative Order - March 18, 2020
PENNSYLVANIA SUPERIOR COURT
Statewide Judicial Emergency Aministrative Order - March 17, 2020
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS - THIRD CIRCUIT
Notice Regarding Operations to Address to COVID-19 Pandemic
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT - EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
Standing Order - Interim Payments to CJA Panel Attorneys and Service Providers - April 13, 2020
Order - Temporary Closing of the James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse - March 25, 2020
Courthouse Access During the Covid-19 Outbreak - March 17, 2020
Electronic Filing of Complaints in Civil Cases - March 17, 2020
Standing Order - Temporary Continuance of Civil and Criminal Jury Trials - March 13, 2020
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
General Order Extending Certain Time Deadlines - March 18, 2020
Important Notice from the United State Trustee for Regions 3 and 9 Regarding 341 Meetings
Chapter 13 Trustee (William C. Miller) - Video Protocol
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
How Tenants Can Appeal Evictions (through the Montgomery County Prothonotary's Office)
Economic Impact Payment Information (IRS)
Paycheck Protection Program Fact Sheet (U.S. Dept. of the Treasury)
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