1. Any special requests. For example, a request for a view or a request relating to matters of discovery;
  2. Estimated duration of trial;
  3. A copy of any written reports, or answers to written interrogatories consistent with Pa.R.C.P. No. 4003.5, containing the opinion and basis for the opinion of any person who may be called as an expert witness; and
  4. The amount of settlement demands or offers.

A party which fails to provide a pre-trial statement as required by this Rule may be sanctioned as permitted by Pa.R.C.P No. 212.2(c).

Rule 212.7. Mandatory Mediation.

  • Every civil action eligible for a jury trial filed in the Adams County Court of Common Pleas is subject to mandatory mediation. All such civil cases that have progressed beyond the exchange of expert reports or are otherwise ready for trial shall be referred to mediation by order of court, on the motion of any party which shall include a certification that the party believes there is a realistic possibility of settlement, accompanied by a stipulation to proceed to mediation by all parties, or on the court's own motion.
  • Non-jury civil actions including but not limited to divorce, custody, support, land use appeals, municipal appeals, and arbitration eligible cases are not subject to mandatory mediation.
  • (1) The parties shall, within thirty (30) days after the date of the court order referring the case to mediation, choose a mediator who is available during the appropriate period and who has no conflict of interest. If the parties are unable to choose a mutually acceptable mediator, the court will appoint a mediator upon expiration of the thirty (30) days.
  • The President Judge shall approve Qualified Mediators who shall be either:
  • a currently licensed Pennsylvania attorney in good standing with experience litigating civil cases; or
  • a retired Judge in current good standing with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
  • Except by agreement of all the parties or as otherwise ordered by the court, one-half the cost of the mediator's services shall be borne by the plaintiff(s) and one-half by the defendant(s). In cases with more than two parties, each party must pay an equal (or pro rata) share.
  • Within ten (10) days of the entry of the Order referring the case to Mediation, the parties shall deposit the sum of $800.00 with the Adams County Prothonotary. The appointed Mediator may petition the Court for approval of additional funds for prolonged or complex mediations expected to last more than one-half (1/2) day. Failure to pay the deposit shall be brought to the court’s attention by the Prothonotary and/or any party and sanctions may be imposed. If the case settled prior to the start of mediation the funds shall be refunded to the parties in equal or pro rata shares as applicable.
  • Promptly after being chosen to mediate a case, the mediator shall, after consulting with all parties, fix the date, time and place of the mediation. All mediations shall be held within ninety (90) days