Vol. LVI Allentown, PA Friday, November 6, 2015 No. 71

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Vol. LVI Allentown, PA Friday, November 6, 2015 No. 71
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THE COURT
The Hon. Edward D. Reibman, President Judge
The Hon. Carol K. McGinley, Judge
The Hon. William E. Ford, Judge
The Hon. Robert L. Steinberg, Judge
The Hon. J. Brian Johnson, Judge
The Hon. Kelly L. Banach, Judge
The Hon. James T. Anthony, Judge
The Hon. Maria L. Dantos, Judge
The Hon. Michele A. Varricchio, Judge
The Hon. Douglas G. Reichley, Judge
The Hon. Lawrence J. Brenner, Senior Judge
The Hon. Alan M. Black, Senior Judge
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THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF LEHIGH COUNTY
1114 Walnut Street, Allentown, PA 18102
www.lehighbar.org
ZACHARY J. COHEN, President
HON. WILLIAM H. PLATT, President-Elect
PATRICK J. REILLY, Vice President
MICHELLE M. FORSELL, Secretary
SARAH M. JOLLY, Treasurer
SUSAN G. MAURER, Historian
THOMAS F. TRAUD, JR., Law Journal Committee
RAY BRIDGEMAN, Executive Director
SARAH MUSSEL, Case Editor
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Dear BALC Attorney Member:
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Sincerely,
there is no obligation.
Ray Bridgeman
For professional qualityE xaencudtiv eb Deiresctto pr resentation, appropriate

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Sincerely,
Ray Bridgeman
Executive Director
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ANDREA E. NAUGLE, LEHIGH COUNTY
CLERK OF JUDICIAL RECORDS
REVISED CIVIL DIVISION FEE SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2016
(42 Pa. C.S. §21071)
Act 98-164 Effective 1/21/99
Note: CTF=Children’s Trust Fund Fee Mandated
by State Legislation
JCP=Judicial Computer Project Fee Mandated
by State Legislation
Revisions: Act 126 of 2014—eff. 7/10/14, Act 113
of 2014—eff. 8/8/2014
PAF=Prothonotary Automation Fee Authorized
by Act 98-164
LCE=Lehigh County E-filing created by Leh.
R.C.P. 205.3 effective 1/1/04
Document Type Fee
Acknowledgment of Deeds $ 10.40
APPEALS
Appeal of Appellate Court $ 82.25
Plus Check made payable to “Prothonotary of
Superior/Commonwealth Court” for $85.50
Appeal from District Justice $ 170.25
Appeal from Arbitration $ 600.00*
*plus any add’l. compensation authorized, but not to
exceed 50% of the amount in controversy. Shall not
be taxable as costs or be recoverable in any proceeding.
Assignments/Substitution of Party $ 10.40
Building Agreements/Stip. $ 21.00
CERTIFICATION
Certification $ 6.00
Divorce Decree, Name Change
Certification of Entire Record $ 21.00
COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION
Action at Law or Equity (plus .50 extra for $ 170.25
indexing more that 5 pltfs. or defts.)
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