Appeals

Arbitration Award

To file an appeal on an arbitration award, you must file a Notice of Appeal. You must file an original, and a copy.Include a copy and a stamped self-addressed envelope for each opposing counsel.

Board of Assessment

To file an appeal from the board of assessments, you must file a Petition and A Decree Verification and a copy of the board's decision.You must file an original and a copy.

The Higher Court

To appeal the Superior or Commonwealth Court, you must file a Notice of Appeal, Proof of Service, and a copy of the docket entries.You must list the complete caption: No "et al" in the caption.Also be sure that the judge is served.

You must file an original and a copy.There are two fees, one to the prothonotary, and one to the Higher Court.Please send two checks, one for each office.

Driver's License or Vehicle Registration Suspension

To appeal a suspension, you must file a petition, an order verification, and a copy of the letter from the Department of Transportation. (The pro se appeal form is available in the Court Administrator's Office). A traffic citation must be appealed in the Clerk of Courts' Office.The suspension is filed with the prothonotary.

Fees may be paid by cash, certified check, money order, or an attorney's check.No personal or business checks will be accepted.

Zoning Hearing

To appeal a ruling from the Zoning Hearing Board, file a petition and a copy of the board's decision.You must file an original and a copy.Be sure to include all the appropriate addresses.

District Justice

To appeal the ruling of a district justice, you must file an Notice of Appeal form prescribed by the Pennsylvania court administrator, along with the Notice of Judgment issued by the district justice for each person or company.The appeal must be filed within 30 days after date of judgment.Possession of Real Property from a Residential Lease must be appealed within 10 days.

Fees may be paid by cash, certified check, money order, or an attorney's check.No personal or business checks will be accepted.