Appeals
PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE PROTHONOTARY OFFICE, PLEASE REFER TO THE PA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE AND LANCASTER LOCAL RULES OF COURT FOR APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS AND RULES.
**All paperwork for existing cases must include case number (CI-yy-xxxxx)**
**STATE AND LOCAL COVER SHEETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL FILINGS, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED**
**Court Administration Office Scheduling Cover Sheet (CAOSCS) required for scheduling a hearing**
**All fees must be paid at the time of filing**
**For parties to receive copies, please include self-addressed, stamped envelopes**
There are two fees: one to the Prothonotary, and one to the Higher Court. Please send two checks; one for each office.
**All paperwork for existing cases must include case number (CI-yy-xxxxx)**
**STATE AND LOCAL COVER SHEETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL FILINGS, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED**
**Court Administration Office Scheduling Cover Sheet (CAOSCS) required for scheduling a hearing**
**All fees must be paid at the time of filing**
**For parties to receive copies, please include self-addressed, stamped envelopes**
Arbitration Award
File a notice of appeal from the Award of Arbitrators with a state and local cover sheet (original, plus two copies with a check and self-addressed, stamped envelopes for all parties), plus any additional copies required by the filing party. This does not require cover sheets.Board of Assessment
To file an appeal from the board of assessments, you must file a petition. You must file an original and one copy.The Higher Court
File a notice of appeal to the Superior or Commonwealth Court with docket entries and proof of service (original and a copy with two separate checks), plus any additional copies required by the filing party. Contact the Court Reporter's Office to obtain a transcript of a hearing.There are two fees: one to the Prothonotary, and one to the Higher Court. Please send two checks; one for each office.