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Rule L200.2. Pro Se Filings.

The Prothonotary shall forward a copy of all documents filed by individuals who are represented by counsel of record to that attorney.

Filings that are not in compliance with the law, rule of court or the appropriate fee schedule shall be duly noted and forwarded immediately to the office of the Court Administrator. The Court Administrator, after consulting with the Court, shall notify the individual of the deficiency in the filing.

The notice shall be as follows:

NOTICE. YOU HAVE FILED A DOCUMENT WITH THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF FOREST/WARREN COUNTY THAT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE LAW, RULE OF COURT OR FEE SCHEDULE. YOU ARE ADVISED THAT
YOUR FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN PREJUDICE TO YOUR
RIGHTS OR CLAIM. YOU SHOULD CONSULT A LAWYER IMMEDIATELY.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD A LAWYER YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE
FOLLOWING AGENCIES TO OBTAIN LEGAL HELP:

PA Lawyer Referral Services   Northwestern Legal Services
PA Bar Association            Warren, PA 16365
100 South Street              Phone (800) 665-6957
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Phone (800) 692-7375

IF YOU DESIRE TO REPRESENT YOURSELF OR DO NOT QUALIFY FOR
FREE COUNSEL YOU ARE INSTRUCTED THAT YOU MUST BRING YOUR
FILING INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW, RULE OF COURT OR FEE
SCHEDULE YOU HAVE VIOLATED OR YOUR RIGHTS OR CLAIM MAY BE
PREJUDICED.

        AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Forest/Warren County is
required by law to comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible
facilities and reasonable accommodations available to
disabled individuals having business before the Court,
please contact the Court Administrator's Office. All
arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any
hearing or business before the Court. You must attend the
scheduled conference or hearing.