Rule 113. Use of Facsimile Signature.

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A magisterial district judge may authorize the use of a facsimile signature in lieu of an original signature on certain documents listed by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. Such list shall be maintained by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. All documents not so designated and maintained by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts shall require an original signature. Source The provisions of this Rule 113 adopted May 3, 1999, effective immediately, 29 Pa.B. 3198; amended July 23, 2001, effective September 1, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 4391. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (276431) to (276432).

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Rule 113. Use of Facsimile Signature. · PA. R. Ct. 113 | Frix