Chest. Cnty. Ct. Comm. Plea. R. 211.1

As amended through February 1, 2024

Rule 211.1 - Oral Argument

A. Cases in which any party has sought or the court has ordered oral argument shall be scheduled for argument by the court or by the court administrator. Requests for argument before a court en banc shall be presented initially to the assigned judge.

B. The court may at any time schedule oral argument or conduct an evidentiary hearing on any matter pending before it.

C. Any party may "request oral argument by filing with the brief a separate "Request for Oral Argument" which shall include the following:

1. The judge to whom the matter is assigned.

2. The specific matter (Petition/Motion/Preliminary Objections, etc.) as to which oral argument is requested.

3. A concise statement setting forth why oral argument is necessary.

4. The date upon which the Praecipe for Determination was filed.

Chest. Cnty. Ct. Comm. Plea. R. 211.1