IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
IN RE: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
2006-2 – TRANSCRIPT OF
CONTESTED HEARINGS IN
DIVORCE CASES
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
AND NOW, this day of February, 2006, Rule N1920.51 (h) is hereby amended as
follows:
(h) Notes of Testimony — Contested cases
(1) A stenographic record shall be made
of the testimony in contested divorce
hearings.
(2) If a party files exceptions to the Master’s
report and recommendations, that party shall
pay the cost of transcription of the stenographic
record. The estimated cost determined by the
Master after consulting the court reporter shall
be deposited in advance of transcription with the
Master who shall disburse the sum required upon
the stenographer filing the transcript.
(3) The Master shall require the deposit of the
appearance fee of the stenographer prior to the
hearing. In addition, the Master may require the
deposit of the Master’s fee prior to the hearing.
This order shall become effective immediately.
BY THE COURT:
ROBERT A. FREEDBERG, P. J.