Rule 1915.4-4. Pre-trial Procedures.

• (a)Pre-trial conference.
• If the parties are unable to come to a comprehensive agreement during the custody conciliation conference, the presiding judge’s chambers will automatically schedule a pre-trial conference after the conciliator’s report has been filed.
• Pre-trial conferences shall be held in accordance with Pa. R.C.P. No. 1915.4-4. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, counsel of record and the parties shall be present for the pre-trial conference.
• Any agreement reached at the pre-trial conference shall be reduced to writing and entered as an order of court.

(b) Pre-trial Statement.

1. Each party shall file with the Prothonotary a pre-trial statement no later than five (5) days prior to the pre-trial conference. The pre-trial statement shall include a proposed parenting plan and an updated Criminal Record/Abuse History Affidavit for each party and all members of each party's household. All pre-trial statements shall be in the form required by Pa. R.C.P. No. 1915.4-4 and shall include any requests for telephonic testimony.
2. Proposed exhibits and copies thereof shall not be appended to the pre-trial statement and shall not be filed with the Prothonotary until admitted into evidence by the court.
3. The Court may require the parties to submit a parenting plan to aid in resolution of the dispute. The form of the parenting plan shall be in substantial compliance with 23 Pa. C.S.A. §5331. This form is available at the Adams County Court of Common Pleas’ self-help web page https://www.adamscountypa.gov/courts/courtadministration/selfhelpcenter.

Rule 1915.4-5. Trial.

• (a)Scheduling. The presiding judge's chambers shall schedule all custody trial dates.
• (b)Continuance of Trial. A scheduled custody trial shall not be continued without leave of court. A motion for continuance shall be filed with the Prothonotary, who shall forward same to the presiding judge for consideration. The position of the opposing party must be noted in the motion.
• (c)Exhibits. Exhibits shall be pre-marked. The party introducing the exhibit shall ensure that there is a reference copy for the presiding judge. Proposed exhibits shall not be filed with the Prothonotary until admitted into evidence by the court.

Rule 1915.4-6. Communication with the Court.

• (a)General. Attorneys and self-represented parties must serve opposing counsel, self-represented parties and the guardian ad litem with a copy of all written communications made to the court. Ex parte communications are strictly prohibited.
• (b)Motion for Phone Conference with the Presiding Judge. All requests for phone conferences shall be made by formal motion filed with the Prothonotary. All requests must include the reason why the telephone conference is being requested and each party's position regarding