§ 65.12. Initial Review of Docketing Statements.

 Staff is responsible for the screening of docketing statements filed pursuant to Pa.R.A.P. 3517. These statements are to be initially screened to determine if the appeal is jurisdictionally or procedurally defective. No appeal shall be subject to being quashed on the basis of the docketing statement review alone; rather, if a defect is apparent, a letter shall be addressed to counsel to verify same. Following notification to counsel, the appeal is subject to being quashed by the assigned monthly motions judge.