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)BSSJT 215.557.2 CIBSSJT!BMNDPN ESTATE NOTICES CITY COUNCIL C I T Y C O U N C I L C I T Y C O U N C I L Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-3290 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-3290 Your attention is directed to PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Section 3162 of the Probate, 2020 SECOND REVISED NOTICE OF STATED MEETINGS FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULE Estates and Fiduciaries Code Notice is hereby given that the Philadelphia City Council will have its re- The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia of June 30, 1972 (Act No. maining Regular Stated Meetings on the dates listed below at 10:00 A.M. will hold Public Hearings to hear testimony on the City’s Fiscal Year 164) which requires advertise- During the Emergency Declaration issued by Governor Wolf for the 2021 legislative budget package on the dates listed below at 9:30 A.M. ment of grant of letters to con- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, these meetings will be held remotely us- tain the name and address of ing Microsoft® Teams. These remote sessions may be viewed on Xfinity Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Monday, June 8, 2020 the personal representatives. Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil. Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Tuesday, June 9, 2020 ORPHANS’ COURT OF com/watch-city-council/ as they occur. Monday, June 1, 2020 Wednesday, June 10, 2020 PHILADELPHIA COUNTY Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Thursday, June 4, 2020 Thursday, October 8, 2020 Letters have been granted on the Thursday, June 11, 2020 Thursday, October 15, 2020 During the Emergency Declaration issued by Governor Wolf for the Com- Estate of each of the following Thursday, June 18, 2020 Thursday, October 22, 2020 monwealth of Pennsylvania, these hearings will be held remotely using decedents to the representatives Thursday, June 25, 2020 Thursday, October 29, 2020 Microsoft® Teams. These remote hearings may be viewed on Xfinity Chan- named, who request all persons Thursday, September 10, 2020 Thursday, November 12, 2020 nel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/ as they having claims against the Estate Thursday, September 17, 2020 Thursday, December 3, 2020 occur. to present them in writing and all Thursday, October 1, 2020 Thursday, December 10, 2020 persons indebted to the Estate to Public testimony will be heard on May 27, and June 9, 2020, beginning at make payment to them (unless Public comment may be received with regard to those matters printed on 3:00 P.M. and will be limited to the legislative matters listed below. You otherwise noted all addresses be- the agenda for the next meeting scheduled to occur in the list above. See may also see the agenda for details at https://phila.legistar.com/Calendar. ing in Philadelphia) the agenda for details at https://phila.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Speak- aspx. ers interested in participating in public comment must call 215-686-3406 BAILEY, DORIS -- Sherman by 5 p.m. on the Wednesday before that Council session and submit the 200285 An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Bailey, Administrator, 152 Fairview following information: Years 2021-2026 inclusive. Avenue, Yeadon, PA19050. 5-27-3* • Full name 200286 An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2021 Capital Budget. CLEMONS, BRENDA DIANE • Callback telephone number where you can be reached • Identify the bill number or resolution number that will be addressed 200287 An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year FRAZIER -- Brian A. Gordon, 2021. Administrator, Gordon & • State whether your comments are for, or against, that particular bill or resolution. Ashworth, P.C., One Belmont 200288 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1200 of The Philadelphia Ave., Suite 519, Bala Cynwyd, PA Speakers who submitted the above information within the required time Code, entitled “Parking Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain 19004; Brian A. Gordon, Esq., At- terms and conditions. torney, One Belmont Ave., Suite frame will be telephoned during the council session and invited to the re- mote meeting. They will have up to three minutes to speak; the Council 519, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. 200289 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia 5-20-3* President, however, reserves the right based on circumstances to establish a different time limit. The Council President may also limit repetitious Code, entitled “School Tax Authorization,” by revising certain tax rates, all under certain terms and conditions. CREAMER, NANCY LEE A/K/A comments or limit the scope of testimony to only certain items on the NANCY L. CREAMER A/K/A agenda, which could affect callbacks for public comment at the meeting. 200290 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Heather NANCY CREAMER -- Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by revising certain Parry Gillum, Executrix, 2720 After the emergency declaration has ended, the location of the meetings tax rates, under certain terms and conditions. Winding Creek Road, Prosper, TX listed above that are yet to be held will be Room 400, City Hall. 75078; David A. Schweizer, Es- 200291 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia quire, Attorney, 6720 Frankford Michael A. Decker Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19135. Chief Clerk under certain terms and conditions. 5-27-3* 5-27-1* 200292 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia DISSOLUTION NOTICE GHOLSTON, DEE M. -- Casetta Code, entitled “Real Estate Taxes,” to eliminate the discount for early J. Gholston, Administrator, 6500 Notice is hereby given to all payment of real estate taxes, all under certain terms and conditions. N. Gratz St., Floor 1, Phila., PA creditors and claimants of 19126; Linda Berman, Esquire, Renew Your Opportunity Mortgage Network,a 200307 Resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the Attorney, 630 Freedom Business Pennsylvania (PA) business corpo- City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City Dr., 3rd Fl., King of Prussia, PA ration originally incorporated un- of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2021 through 2025, and incorporat- 19406. Subscription to der the Business Corporation Law ing proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2020, which is to be 5-27-3* of 1933 on 1/17/2007, that said submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooper- HUGHES, MARJORIE -- Arlene The Legal Intelligencer corporation has filed Articles of ation Authority pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agree- Wilson, Administratrix, c/o Clair Dissolution under the provisions ment, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor M. Stewart, Esquire, 100 S. Broad of PA Business Corporation Law on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the St., #1523, Philadelphia, PA Today! on 4/8/2020. The address of the Authority. 19102; Clair M. Stewart, Esquire, current registered office in the Attorney, 100 S. Broad St., #1523, 877-ALM-CIRC Commonwealth is The Public 200331 Resolution approving the Director of Finance’s Budget Stabiliza- Philadelphia, PA 19102. Ledger Bldg., Ste. 572, 62 tion Reserve Fund Withdrawal Certification for purposes of allowing uti- 5-20-3* Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA lization of $34,276,000 in the Reserve Fund for General Fund purposes 19106, Philadelphia County. in connection with the FY2021 Operating Budget. MILLER, RUBY LOUISE -- 5-27-1* Dorian Culmer-Butler, Co- Speakers interested in giving testimony on any of these legislative matters Administrator, 159 Greyhorse must call 2156863407, or send an e-mail to [email protected] by Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090; 3 p.m. the day before the public testimony date at which you will give tes- Julie Culmer, Co-Administrator, To publish your timony and submit the following information: 5923 N. 4th St., Philadelphia, PA 19102. • Full name 5-13-3* • Callback telephone number where you can be reached Corporate Notices, • The public testimony date you wish to testify on, either May 27, 2020 RIVERS, MARGIE -- Andrea or June 9, 2020 Rivers, Administratrix, c/o Brodie • Identify the bill number or resolution number or numbers that will & Rubinsky, P.C., 121 S. Broad be addressed St., Suite 1720, Philadelphia, PA Call 19107; Joshua P. Rubinsky, Esq., Brian Harris Speakers who submitted the above information within the required time Attorney, 121 S. Broad St., Suite frame will be telephoned during the public hearing and invited to the re- 1720, Philadelphia, PA 19107. mote hearing. They will be given additional instructions by the Commit- 5-27-3* at tee Chair once they are connected. In lieu of live participation by tele- phone, speakers may also submit written testimony within the required WEST, JOAN M. -- Joseph P. time frame to [email protected]. West and Kimberly A. Timm, Co- executors, c/o William F. Thom- Immediately following the public hearing on June 10, 2020, a meeting of son, Jr., Esq., 952 Trenton Road, 215-557-2496 the Committee of the Whole, open to the public, will be held to consider Fairless Hills, PA 19030; William the action to be taken on the above listed items. F. Thomson, Esq., Attorney, Gil- Michael A. Decker bert and Thomson, 952 Trenton Email: Chief Clerk Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030. [email protected] 5-27-1* 5-20-3*

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FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA settle summarily controversies that may arise with respect to the conduct of the election; COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF PHILADELPHIA COUNTY issue process, if necessary, to enforce and secure compliance with the election laws; ______decide such other matters pertaining to the election as may be necessary to carry out the intent Amended No. 04 of 2020 of the Election Code; and when an individual is seeking a judicial order to vote, inform the individual of the provisional President Judge Administrative Order ballot process set forth in 25 P.S. § 3050. Section 3050 provides, inter alia: ______• an individual who claims to be properly registered and eligible to vote at the elec- In re: ELECTION DAY JUDICIAL ASSIGNMENTS tion district but whose name does not appear on the district register and whose registration cannot be determined by the inspectors of election or the county elec- 2020 Primary Election - Tuesday, June 2, 2020 tion board shall be permitted to cast a provisional ballot. • Prior to voting the provisional ballot, the elector shall be required to execute an ORDER affidavit which must be signed by the voter, the Judge of Election and minority inspector. AND NOW, this 21st day May, 2020, this Court’s order dated March 4, 2020 is vacated and replaced by the within order. The following Election Court assignments are made, which shall • After the provisional ballot has been cast, the individual shall place it in a secrecy supersede other assignments during the scheduled Election Court hours only. envelope. The individual shall place the secrecy envelope in the provisional ballot envelope and shall place his signature on the front of the provisional ballot envelope. CENTRAL ELECTION COURT. ASSIGNMENTS. JURISDICTION– Tuesday, June 2, 2020 No judge who is not assigned to Central Election Court shall take any action with respect to any elec- On June 2, 2020, Central Election Court will convene at 7:00 AM and will remain open tion matter, unless prior approval is obtained from the President Judge. continuously until 10:00 PM. In light of the Coronavirus Pandemic, and in order to minimize exposure to court users, all hearings will be held remotely, through Zoom. Judge Court Reporter 7 AM to 2:30 PM Honorable Lucretia Clemons Theresa Valentino The following Protocol shall be followed when a hearing is requested: 2:30 PM to 10 PM Honorable Joshua Roberts Danielle Gleason

The Petitioning party shall contact the Offi ce of Judicial Records-Civil (“OJR”), c/o Steven POST-ELECTION MATTERS Wulko, Deputy Director, at [email protected] or (215) 459-0040 and provide the names Any post-election disputes will be heard remotely, also through Zoom, as follows: of all parties who are to participate in the hearing. If necessary, Petitioning party may submit a request June 3 and June 5, 2020 Honorable Abbe Fletman in person in the Stout Center for Criminal Justice, Bail Acceptance Unit, B-02. However, all hearings June 4, 2020 Honorable Stella Tsai will be held remotely as provided below. OFFICIAL ELECTION COUNT ¾ OJR will provide to the Petitioning Party a time for all participants to log in, or to call into, The official election count will commence on Friday, June 5, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., at Riverview Place, 6th the Zoom Courtroom Floor, Delaware Avenue and Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ¾ OJR will email the assigned hearing time and meeting information to the Election Judge, court reporter, representative of the Offi ce of City Commissioners, and to the other individu- *This Election Schedule is available on the First Judicial District Web Site at: als identifi ed by the Petitioning party; http://www.courts.phila.gov. ¾ Upon joining the Zoom Hearing through a computer or smart phone or device or by calling the local phone number provided, all Participants will be placed in a “Waiting Room” until BY THE COURT: the hearing commences ¾ Upon the entry of an order, OJR will email a copy of the order to all interested parties includ- /s/ Idee C. Fox ing, as appropriate, the Sheriff’s offi ce. ______Honorable Idee C. Fox, President Judge Court of Common Pleas Judges assigned to the Central Election Court will have jurisdiction over all election matters, and shall, as provided in 25 P.S. § 3046: act as a committing magistrate for any violation of the election laws; Court Notices continues on 21

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FROM ABUSE (see Paragraphs 2 and 3, above) may be emailed to the following email Court Notices address: [email protected].

continued from 14 5. Non-Emergency Filings: a. How to File. In addition to the ability to electronically file Complaints for Support FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA and Petitions to Modify Support through PACSES, non-emergency filings other than President Judge Administrative Order Interstate Child support matters may be filed via mail or email: No 34 of 2020 i. Self-represented parties may directly file complaints for support and petitions to modify support online at the following PACSES address: www. childsupport.state.pa.us. In re: Family Court. Resumption of Operations. Updated Protocols. ii. Mail – non-emergency filings may be made by mail to the Office of the Clerk of Family Court, 11th Floor, 1501 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. ORDER iii. Email – non-emergency filings may be emailed to the following email address: [email protected]. AND NOW, this 15th day of May, 2020 consistent with the terms of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s order of April 28, 2020 (Nos. 531 and 532 Judicial Administration Docket), it is ORDERED b. Filing fees. Payment of all applicable filing fees, or in the alternative a fully completed AND DECREED THAT: Petition to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (“IFP”), must be received by the Office of the Clerk of Family Court simultaneously with a mailed filing, or within three (3) business 1. Unless otherwise specified hereafter, this Order applies to the resumption of Court days from an emailed filing. All filing fees must be in the form of a money order or operations in Philadelphia Family Court, effective June 1, 2020. attorney’s check (no personal checks), MADE PAYABLE TO THE OFFICE OF JUDICIAL RECORDS, and must be mailed (along with the legal filing, if applicable) 2. While the Philadelphia Family Court BUILDING shall REMAIN GENERALLY to the Clerk’s office, addressed as follows: CLOSED to the public, services and court proceedings shall be expanded as set forth Office of the Clerk of Family Court hereafter. Family Court services, conferences, hearings, and court proceedings shall 1501 Arch Street, 11th Floor generally be conducted through the use of advanced communications technologies as defined in the General Statewide Judicial Emergency Orders issued by the Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 19102 Supreme Court on April 28, 2020 (Nos. 531 and 532 Judicial Administration Docket). ATTENTION: FILING FEES (if payment is included) Family Court reserves the right to require parties and/or counsel and necessary witnesses to participate in person at proceedings held in the Philadelphia Family Courthouse, if i. IMPORTANT: If, after Court review, the IFP petition is denied, payment of necessary. all applicable filing fees must be made via mail within twenty (20) days from notification by the Clerk’s office to the Petitioner that the IFP petition has been 3. Supervised physical custody at the Family Court Nursery shall remain suspended pending denied. further order of court. ii. IF THE FILING FEE IS BEING MAILED SEPARATE FROM THE LEGAL FILING, BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE DOCKET NUMBER 4. Suspension of Time Requirements. The suspension of time requirements, time IN THE MEMO PORTION OF THE MONEY ORDER. limitations, or filing deadlines imposed by this Court’s Orders in connection with the Judicial Emergency will expire. Legal papers or pleadings required to be filed between c. Assistance Available to Self-Represented Litigants to File Custody and Support March 16, 2020 and June 15, 2020, shall be deemed to have been filed timely if they are Complaints/Petitions filed by the close of business on June 15, 2020. i. CUSTODY AND LOCAL (NON-INTERSTATE) SUPPORT CASES: self-represented litigants seeking assistance to file complaints and petitions 5. Rescheduling of Events – As to Family Court, all matters that were given a date certain by in child custody and/or non-interstate child support matters may contact notice issued prior to March 16, 2020 for any date from March 17, 2020 through December the Family Court Intake Unit at 215-686-6311, extensions 19220 and 31, 2020, are hereby administratively canceled and will be rescheduled. Parties will receive 19221, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through notification of their rescheduled hearing date(s). This does not apply to cases designated Friday (except holidays). as protracted, which remain as scheduled. 1. Intake Unit personnel will conduct an interview and obtain a valid 6. Filing. All legal papers may be filed, as applicable, through the following electronic filing phone number and mailing address for each petitioner. systems, which will be fully operational: Criminal Electronic Filing System, PACSES, and 2. Intake Unit personnel will mail the appropriate pleading to the PACFile. Legal papers may also be mailed or emailed to the applicable filing office as set filing party with instructions on how to complete and return forth hereafter. For the protection of court staff and court users, filing of legal papers in the same, in addition to how to pay the applicable filing fee. At person at filing offices is suspended until further court order. petitioner’s request, a Petition to Proceed In Forma Pauperis will be mailed along with the underlying pleading. (Note that domestic relations forms can also be accessed at www.courts. Domestic Relations phila.gov/forms under the “Court of Common Pleas Family Court – Domestic Relations” heading.) 1. Domestic Relations Customer Service ii. INTERSTATE SUPPORT CASES: Self-represented Philadelphia residents a. Litigants seeking assistance with domestic relations matters may contact Family Court who require assistance with the preparation and filing of child support Domestic Relations Customer Service representatives at 215-686-7466 between the establishment/modification pleadings against parties who reside outside hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Philadelphia may contact the Intergovernmental Affairs Filing Unit to b. Domestic Relations Customer Service representatives are also available via email at schedule an appointment by email at [email protected] or by [email protected]. phone at (215) 686-4004, option number 2. c. Litigants may obtain information about their support cases at www.childsupport.state. 6. Forms and additional information (including a schedule of Family Court Filing Fees) are pa.us. available on the First Judicial District website at https://www.courts.phila.gov/forms/ and under the “Forms” section of the Domestic Relations page of the FJD website at https:// www.courts.phila.gov/common-pleas/family/dr/. 2. Custody Emergencies – the procedures set forth in AGB Order 18 of 2020 In Re: Emergency Custody Petitions are hereby incorporated by reference and shall remain in Juvenile effect until further order of court. 1. Dependency Matters a. Shelter Care Hearings, Adjudicatory Hearings, Dispositional Hearings, Permanency 3. Protection From Abuse petitions – EFFECTIVE MAY 18, 2020, the procedures set Hearings, and Adoption Finalizations, shall continue to be conducted. Termination forth in AGB Order 16 of 2020 In Re: Relief Under The Protection From Abuse Act of Parental Rights shall resume. Parties will receive notification of their rescheduled are hereby incorporated by reference and shall remain in effect, subject to the following hearing dates. modifications, until further order of court: b. With agreement of all parties, reunification orders will be administratively granted a. Emergency Temporary Protection from Abuse Hearings and Orders. without a hearing, using advanced communication technology when necessary. Emergency PFA relief will be available Monday through Thursday at the Stout Center for Criminal Justice beginning daily at 5:00 P.M. and until 8:00 A.M. the following day, c. The Court shall continue to issue orders for Authorization of Medical Treatment of a and weekends from Friday at 5:00 P.M. to the following Monday at 8:00 A.M. Minor, pursuant to 18 Pa.C.S. 3201. b. Temporary PFA Hearings – Temporary PFA hearings will be conducted through 2. Delinquency Matters advanced communication technology from 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through a. Detention Hearings shall continue to be conducted Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at Friday (except holidays). If a Temporary PFA Order is entered, the order will be the Family Courthouse, 1501 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. available for pickup by petitioner (or counsel, if applicable) from b. Adjudicatory hearings shall resume after June 1, 2020, with notice to parties and counsel. 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, in the Family Court lobby. In addition, petitioners (and counsel, if applicable) shall receive a copy of their Temporary c. In cases where the juvenile is detained prior to the adjudicatory hearing, the Court shall Order via First Class mail. schedule a prehearing conference at which time the pretrial detention of the juvenile will be reviewed using advanced communication technology. i. Staff in the Domestic Violence Unit will be available telephonically from 8:00 d. The Court shall continue to hear motions for step down from detention and discharge A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, to assist in the preparation of a from placement using advanced communication technology. Petition for Protection from Abuse. e. Dispositional Review Hearings shall continue to be conducted with notice to parties ii. In order to ensure there is adequate time to complete, execute, and file a verified and counsel. petition and participate in a hearing via advanced communication technology on the same day, it is imperative that self-represented petitioners contact the DV Unit 3. Filings between 8:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. (noon) for all necessary steps to be completed. a. How to File. Juvenile filings shall continue to be electronically filed through PACFile. 4. All Other Emergency Filings Self-represented litigants may file according to the below procedures: a. Emergency filings OTHER THAN CUSTODY EMERGENCY OR PROTECTION i. Mail – filings may be made by mail to the Office of the Clerk of Family Court Court Notices continues on 22 22 • THE LEGAL INTELLIGENCER WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020 VOL P. 3102

Court Notices - The Tax Sale scheduled for June 25, 2020 is postponed and rescheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2020. No new notice shall be required, as provided in Pa.R.C.P. No. 3129.3. continued from 21 No further costs. BY THE COURT:

– Juvenile, 11th Floor, 1501 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. ii. Email – /s/ Idee C. Fox all fillings may be emailed to: [email protected]. ______b. Filing Fees. Payment of all applicable filing fees, or in the alternative a fully completed Idee C. Fox, President Judge Petition to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (“IFP”), must be received by the Office of the Chair, Administrative Governing Board Clerk of Family Court simultaneously with a mailed filing, or within three (3) business First Judicial District of Pennsylvania days from an emailed filing. All filing fees must be in the form of a money order or President Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County attorney’s check (no personal checks), MADE PAYABLE TO THE OFFICE OF

JUDICIAL RECORDS, and must be mailed (along with the filing, if applicable) to the Clerk’s office, addressed as follows: FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA Office of the Clerk of Family Court – Juvenile President Judge Administrative Order 1501 Arch Street, 11th Floor Philadelphia PA 19102 Amended No 33 of 2020 ______ATTENTION: FILING FEES (if payment is included) In re: Resumption of Court Proceedings. Critical Functions. Updated Protocols. i. IMPORTANT: If, after Court review, the IFP petition is denied, payment of all applicable filing fees must be made via mail within twenty (20) days from ORDER notification by the Clerk’s office to the Petitioner that the IFP petition has been denied. AND NOW, this 21st day of May, 2020 this Court’s Order dated March 15, 2020 ii. IF THE FILING FEE IS BEING MAILED SEPARATE FROM THE is amended to read as follows: consistent with the terms of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s LEGAL FILING, BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE DOCKET NUMBER order of April 28, 2020 (Nos. 531 and 532 Judicial Administration Docket), it is ORDERED AND IN THE MEMO PORTION OF THE MONEY ORDER. DECREED THAT:

BY THE COURT: (1) Civil and Criminal Jury Trials are suspended through September 8, 2020. Jury duty is cancelled through September 8, 2020. Jurors summoned before September 8, 2020 do not need to report for jury duty. /s/ Idee C. Fox (2) City of Philadelphia L&I and Lead Contamination Violation cases, Landlord Tenant Appeals, Idee C. Fox, President Judge and PennDOT Appeals listed in Courtroom 446 City Hall are postponed. Those cases listed Chair, Administrative Governing Board from March 16, 2020 through September 7, 2020 will be rescheduled. First Judicial District of Pennsylvania President Judge, Court of Common Pleas, (3) Unless counsel are notified specifically to the contrary, all in person criminal, civil, orphans’ Philadelphia County court, municipal court and traffic court trials, hearings, and conferences scheduled through July 6, 2020 are administratively canceled and shall be rescheduled. Cases may be scheduled FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA using Advanced Communication Technology for dates certain. Parties shall receive notifica- tion of their rescheduled hearing date(s). If you are a party or a witness, and before March 16, ADMINISTRATIVE GOVERNING BOARD 2020 received subpoenas, summons and/or notice to appear during the month of June 2020 at City Hall, the Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, Municipal Court, the Widener OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA Building and Traffic Division, you are NOT required to appear during the month of June2020.

No 31 of 2020 As to Family Court, all matters that were given a date certain by notice issued prior to March 16, 2020 for any date from March 17, 2020 through December 31, 2020, are hereby administratively canceled and will be rescheduled. Parties will receive notification of their In re: CONTINUATION OF JUDICIAL EMERGENCY rescheduled hearing date(s). This does not apply to cases designated as protracted, which remain as scheduled. ORDER (4) The Sequestration Program is suspended until further notice, and any conference or hearing AND NOW, this 22nd day of April pursuant to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Orders scheduled will be rescheduled. of March 16, 2020, March 18, 2020, and the Second Supplemental Order of April 1, 2020, authoriz- ing the President Judges to declare a Judicial Emergency through May 31, 2020, as Chair of the (5) Filing of legal papers in person at filing offices is suspended for the protection of court staff and Administrative Governing Board of the First Judicial District, the Emergency Declaration issued on court users until further order of the court. However, all legal papers may be filed, as applicable, March 17, 2020, under Administrative Orders 9 and 10 of 2020 is extended from May 1, 2020 through through the following electronic filing systems which are fully operational: Civil Electronic Fil- the close of business on May 29, 2020. The First Judicial District remains generally closed to the public, ing System, Criminal Electronic Filing System, and Orphans’ Court Electronic Filing System. with certain essential operations continuing subject to certain general and specific directives and excep- Legal papers may also be mailed to the applicable filing office as authorized by rules of court. tions as set forth in this Court’s Administrative Orders entered subsequent to March 17, 2020, and said Administrative Orders are likewise extended through the close of business on May 29, 2020, it is further (6) As provided by the Supreme Court Order of April 28, 2020, the suspension of time require- ments, time limitations or filing deadlines expired on May 11, 2020. Provided however, a default ORDERED AND DECREED THAT: judgement cannot be entered before June 15, 2020. Any Notice of Intent required by Pa.R.C.P. 237.1 sent before May 11, 2020, must be resent. 1. Alternative methods of signing, delivery and service of court orders shall be permitted if authorized by each individual judge. This includes, but is not limited to, electronic signa- (7) Pursuant to Governor Wolf’s May 7, 2020 Executive Order, effective May 11, 2020, the notices tures captured by image technology, facsimile signatures, proxy signatures and designated mandated by Act 6 and Act 91 are stayed for 60 days thereby delaying the filing of new mort- court employees authorized to sign on behalf of a judge after the judge has reviewed and gage foreclosure cases until July 10, 2020. approved the document for signature. Similarly, alternative methods of signing legal papers by pro se litigants shall be authorized if the pleading is being filed electronically as follows: (8) Pursuant to Governor Wolf’s May 7, 2020 Executive Order, effective July 10, 2020, the Court of “/s/ First Name, Last Name of the pro se litigant” and where the litigant is signing legal Common Pleas and the Philadelphia Municipal Court shall accept for filing new nonresidential papers (such as a PFA or EPFA or subpoenas) in the presence of court staff, as follows: landlord-tenant cases and residential landlord-tenant cases in which the leased property is not a upon verification of the identity of a pro se litigant, court staff shall enter on the applicable “covered property” under Section 4024 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security signature line the name of the pro se litigant as follows” “/s/ First Name, Last Name of the Act (“CARES Act”). pro se litigant/Initials of Court Staff.” (9) Effective July 26, 2020, the Court of Common Pleas and the Philadelphia Municipal Court shall accept for filing residential landlord-tenant cases in which the leased property is a “covered 2. The issuance of residential writs of possession, and the execution or enforcement of property” under the CARES Act. In compliance with the CARES Act, no trial will be scheduled residential writs of possession issued by the Court of Common Pleas Office of Judicial before August 26, 2020. Records before this date, remain STAYED until June 1, 2020 or until further order of court. Relief from the stay provided by this Order may be sought by filing an Emergency (10) No final disposition may be entered in ejectment actions filed after March 16, 2020 until July 10, Petition setting forth the reason(s) for such relief. 2020. No hearings will take place before July 10, 2020.

3. The Orphans’ Court Protocol implemented pursuant to this Court’s April 9, 2020 order, (11) The issuance of residential writs of possession and the execution or enforcement of residential (No. 30 of 2020), is expanded to permit determinations of uncontested petitions filed on writs of possession which were stayed by orders issued on March 15, 2020 (Nos. 7 and 8 of 2020 and after March 16, 2020 as well as, by agreement of the parties, remote hearings of emer- and April 22, 2020 (NO. 31 of 2020) will resume upon the expiration of Governor Wolf’s Stay- gency guardianship proceedings which do not include pro se parties. At-Home Order to Philadelphia, or July 10, 2020, whichever date is later.

4. The Philadelphia County Sheriff’s Mortgage Foreclosure Sale scheduled for June 2, 2020 (12) In actions raising landlord-tenant, ejectment and mortgage foreclosure claims filed in the Court is postponed and rescheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2020. No new notice shall be of Common Pleas before May 11, 2020, no final disposition may be ordered until July 10, 2020. required, as provided in Pa.R.C.P. No. 3129.3. No further costs. (13) Small claims cases other than consumer purchase (“SC/CP”) cases may be filed in the Philadel- 5. The Philadelphia County Sheriff’s Tax Sales are rescheduled as follows: phia Municipal Court’s Civil Division beginning on May 19, 2020 as follows: - The Tax Sale scheduled for June 4, 2020 is postponed and rescheduled for Thursday, (a) Electronic filers will continue to be required to file those cases electronically through September 3, 2020. No new notice shall be required, as provided in Pa.R.C.P. No. 3129.3. CLAIMS. No further costs. (b) Non-electronic filers will be able to file in person or by mail. Those persons wishing - The Tax Sale scheduled for June 17, 2020 is postponed and rescheduled for Wednesday, to file in person must call the court (215-686-2910) to make an appointment. Calls September 16, 2020. No new notice shall be required, as provided in Pa.R.C.P. No. 3129.3. for an appointment may be made beginning on May 19, 2020, but no appointments No further costs. will be scheduled until on or after July 1, 2020. Those persons who want to file by - The Tax Sale scheduled for June 13, 2020 is postponed and rescheduled for Tuesday, mail must also call the court (215-686-2910) to request that a packet be mailed to September 22, 2020. No new notice shall be required, as provided in Pa.R.C.P. No. 3129.3. them. The completed packets may be mailed back at any time. No further costs. Court Notices continues on 23 VOL P. 3103 WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020 THE LEGAL INTELLIGENCER • 23

proceedings produced by the court reporter as provided by rules of court. A list of proceedings available to the public through advanced communication technologies shall be posted from Court Notices time to time on the Court’s website at www.courts.phila.gov/covid-19. 22 continued from BY THE COURT: /s/ Idee C. Fox

(c) Landlord-tenant cases may also be filed in the same manner as small claims cases ______subject to the timing set forth in Paragraph 8 above. Idee C. Fox, President Judge Chair, Administrative Governing Board (d) Code Enforcement and SC/CP cases may not be filed until the court has located a First Judicial District of Pennsylvania larger space outside of the Widener Building in which to schedule those cases. President Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County (e) Cases that must be filed so that they are not jeopardized by the running of the appli- cable statute of limitation may be filed in accordance with the Philadelphia Municipal Court’s notice titled “Filing of Cases in the Philadelphia Municipal Court to Toll the Stat- ute of Limitation.” See www.courts.phila.gov/covid-19. FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA (14) Orphan’s Court Process President Judge Administrative Order (a) All Orphans’ Court monthly Audits scheduled for June 1, 2020, July 6, 2020 and No 35 of 2020 August 3, 2020 are suspended and will be rescheduled. ______(b) Accounts with petitions for adjudication/statements of proposed distribution, as well as other petitions and motions, may be e-filed through the Orphans’ Court Electronic Fil- In re: Common Pleas Criminal Division. Resumption of Court Proceedings. Updated Protocols ing System and may be entertained by the assigned Orphans’ Court Judge if the same can be determined without in-court physical testimony/appearance, provided all interested ORDER parties so agree as shall be proven to the satisfaction of the assigned Judge. (c) The emergency citation practice for emergencies only, as defined and established AND NOW, this 21 day of May, 2020 consistent with the terms of the Pennsylvania under paragraph 8H of this Court’s March 17th Order and its subsequent amend- Supreme Court’s order of April 28, 2020 (Nos. 531 and 532 Judicial Administration Docket), and ments, remains suspended. this Court’s prior Order No. 33 of 2020 it is ORDERED AND DECREED THAT:

(d) The resumption of non-emergency procedures shall commence upon further notice 1. No criminal trials or hearings will take place in June 2020. However, as to Common Pleas from this Court or the Administrative Judge of the Orphans’ Court Division upon the cases previously scheduled in June 2020, each case will remain listed to be reviewed solely return to the usual citation operation by the Clerk of Orphans’ Court. for status before their assigned Judge.

(e) Review of guardian reports and inventories, together with resulting protective 2. Counsel will be contacted before the date of the status listing and provided with instruc- actions, shall resume immediately. Review of petitions and motions shall resume tions on how to participate remotely through Advanced Communication Technology. immediately provided that: there is no pro se litigant in interest and the appropriate The Office of the District Attorney and the Defender Association must be available to time for response has lapsed, or, where all parties/litigants agree that the matter may participate. be determined, as proven to the satisfaction of the assigned Judge. 3. Counsel are required to contact the courtroom prior to the date and time of their case (f) The Administrative Judge of Orphans’ Court is authorized to make such further to inform courtroom staff if they will be attending in person or through Advanced Com- provisions, consistent with this Order and the PA Supreme Court Order. munication Technology. Any counsel who chooses to appear in person, must maintain appropriate social distancing, wear protective face masks, and comply with all safety direc- (15) The First Judicial District will continue to decide essential matters as set forth in this Court’s tives provided by courtroom staff. It is strongly recommended that counsel participate by previous Orders issued in connection with the Judicial Emergency, which remain in effect to the Advanced Communication Technology rather than in person. extent they are not supplanted by this order or by the protocols announced via Notices to the Bar. The protocols for the filing of emergencies established in those Orders also remain in effect. 4. Consistent with this Court’s prior Order, the Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Jus- tice shall REMAIN GENERALLY CLOSED to the public. No witnesses or defendants (16) During June 2020, the First Judicial District may expand the operations beyond the previously will be permitted into the facility, unless specifically authorized by the Court. No defen- listed essential services. Any expansion will be with ample notice and in a manner to minimize dants will be required to participate by video for these status hearings. the public’s presence in any court facility. BY THE COURT: (17) Detailed protocols have been established regarding the operation of court business without creating unreasonable risks to the health or safety of court personnel, attorneys, court users, or /s/ Idee C. Fox the general public and are available via Notices to the Bar which are posted on the First Judicial ______District’s website at www.courts.phila.gov/covid-19 and at @PhilaCourts on Twitter. Idee C. Fox, President Judge Chair, Administrative Governing Board (18) To the extent that in-person access to court proceedings is restricted or not available, proceed- First Judicial District of Pennsylvania ings to which a right to public and press access would otherwise exist will be made available President Judge, Court of Common Pleas, through the live-stream or recording of the proceeding or through the official record of the Philadelphia County

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