Local rules may be cited:

Adams C.R.J.A. (number)-- Rules of Judicial Administration Adams C.Civ.R. (number)-- Rules of Civil Procedure Adams C.Crim.R. (number)-- Rules of Criminal Procedure Adams C.Juv.R. (number)-- Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure Adams C.O.R. (number) Rules of Orphans' Court Procedure

Adams C.O.R. (number)-- Rules of Orphans' Court Procedure

They may also be cited as Local (R.J.A., Civ., Crim., Juv., O.C.) Rule (number).

Local rules are intended to supplement State rules and shall be read in context with those rules. In case of a conflict the rules adopted by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court shall prevail.

The Rules adopted under this chapter shall apply to all offices in the Adams County court system unless the context indicates otherwise. Offices in the court system shall include the offices of Magisterial District Judges, Domestic Relations Section, the Clerk of Courts, Orphans' Court Division, Criminal and Miscellaneous Sections, and the Prothonotary. In some instances these rules will also apply to the Sheriff, Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds.

The Court shall promulgate a court calendar annually. There shall be included therein no less than twelve (12) weeks set aside for criminal jury trials and no less than seven (7) weeks set aside for civil jury trials. The Prothonotary and Clerk shall prepare a list of cases scheduled for hearing, trial argument or other action at least five (5) days prior to a specified calendar day and provide each judge presiding over such cases with a copy thereof. Other than summary appeals, the hearing list shall reflect matters listed for hearing at least ten (10) days prior to hearing date. The list may be supplemented by order or with approval of a judge.