# PA. R. Ct. 121: Rule 121. Local Rules

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T237_R121

## Section

- **Citation:** PA. R. Ct. 121
- **Heading:** Rule 121. Local Rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Court Rules / Title 237 / Rule 121

## Text

The requirements for the promulgation and amendment of local procedural rules for delinquency proceedings are set forth in Pennsylvania Rule of Judicial Administration 103(d). Comment Effective August 1, 2016, Pennsylvania Rule of Judicial Administration 103 was amended to consolidate and include all local rulemaking requirements. Accordingly, the rulemaking requirements under Pa.R.J.C.P. 121 for the promulgation and amendment of local procedural rules for delinquency proceedings were rescinded and replaced. All local rules previously promulgated in accordance with the requirements of Pa.R.J.C.P. 121 prior to rescission of this rule remain effective upon compilation and publication pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. No. 103(d)(7). Official Note Rule 121 adopted April 1, 2005, effective October 1, 2005. Amended December 12, 2008, effective immediately. Amended January 11, 2010, effective March 1, 2010. Rescinded and replaced June 28, 2016, effective August 1, 2016. Committee Explanatory Reports : Final Report explaining the provisions of Rule 121 published with the Court’s Order at 35 Pa.B. 2214 (April 16, 2005). Final Report explaining the amendments to Rule 121 published with the Court’s Order at 38 Pa.B. 7080 (December 27, 2008). Final Report explaining the amendments to Rule 121 published with the Court’s Order at 40 Pa.B. 518 (January 23, 2010). Final Report explaining the rescission and replacement of Rule 121 published with the Court’s Order at 46 Pa.B. 3808 (July 16, 2016). Source The provisions of this Rule 121 amended December 12, 2008, effective immediately, 38 Pa.B. 7080; amended January 11, 2010, effective March 1, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 518; rescinded and replaced June 28, 2016, effective August 1, 2016, 46 Pa.B. 3808. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (347937) to (347940).

## Nearby sections

- [PA. R. Ct. 100 Rule 100. Scope of Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T237_R100.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 101 Rule 101. Purpose, Application, and Construction of Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T237_R101.md)
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- [PA. R. Ct. 121 Rule 121. Local Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T237_R121.md)
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