Rule 1130. Court Fees Prohibited for Advanced Communication Technology

The court shall not impose any fees upon any party or witness for utilizing advanced communication technology.

Comment

See March 13, 2002 Order of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (No. 241 Judicial Administration; Doc. No. 1) which provides that no fees shall be imposed against a defendant in a criminal proceeding for the utilization of advanced communication technology.

Official Note

Rule 1130 adopted April 21, 2011, effective July 1, 2011.

Committee Explanatory Reports:

Final Report explaining the amendments to Rule 1130 published with the Court’s Order at 41 Pa.B. 2319 (May 7, 2011).