Orphans' Court Procedural Rules Committee
The Orphans’ Court Procedural Rules Committee reviews current rules governing statewide practice and procedure in the Orphans’ Court and recommends new rules as necessary.
Committee appointments are typically for six-year terms. In special circumstances the Supreme Court may extend or reduce the term of an appointment. Committee members are appointed by the Supreme Court and are knowledgeable about the Pennsylvania orphans' court rules and experienced in orphans' court practice in Pennsylvania. The Orphans’ Court Procedural Rules Committee has one ex-officio member who is identified by, and is a member of, the Pennsylvania Association of Court Management.
Committee Members
Julian E. Gray, Esq, Chair
Kendra D. McGuire, Esq., Vice Chair
Thomas J. Dempsey, Jr., Esq.
Dianne C. Magee, Esq.
Hon. Lawrence J. O’Toole, Jr.
Shabrei M. Parker, Esq.
Christy Donofrio, Esq., ex officio
Latisha Bernard Schuenemann, Esq.
Hon. John J. McNally, III
Hon. Sara J. Seidle-Patton
Staff Members
Pamela Walker, Counsel
Tricia D. Carbaugh, Assistant
Proposed Rules for Public Comment
| Proposal | Deadline |
|---|---|
|
Proposed Recission and Replacement of Register of Wills Forms RW-02 and RW-07
|
January 18, 2024 |
Approved Rules
| Description | Effective Date |
|---|---|
| Amendment of Pa.R.O.C.P. 14.8 | April 01, 2024 |
| Amendment of Pa.R.O.C.P. 1.2 | January 01, 2024 |
| Rule 1.22 is adopted | April 01, 2023 |
| Rescission and Replacement of Pennsylvania Orphans’ Court Forms G-02, G-03, and G-05 | January 01, 2023 |