# PA. R. Ct. 122: Rule 122. Continuances

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T237_R122

## Section

- **Citation:** PA. R. Ct. 122
- **Heading:** Rule 122. Continuances
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Court Rules / Title 237 / Rule 122

## Text

A. Generally . In the interests of justice, the court may grant a continuance on its own motion or the motion of either party. On the record, the court shall identify the moving party and state its reasons for granting or denying the continuance. B. Notice and rescheduling . If a continuance is granted, all persons summoned to appear shall be notified of the date, place, and time of the rescheduled hearing. Comment A party seeking a continuance should notify the court and opposing counsel as soon as possible. Whenever possible, given the time constraints, notice should be written. Under paragraph (B), if a person is summoned to appear and the case is continued, the party is presumed to be under the scope of the original summons and a new summons is not necessary. See Rule 344 and 345 for motion procedures. Official Note Rule 122 adopted April 1, 2005, effective October 1, 2005. Committee Explanatory Reports: Final Report explaining the provisions of Rule 122 published with the Court’s Order at 35 Pa.B. 2214 (April 16, 2005).

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