With the approval of the court upon good cause shown, a party or witness may be deposed or testify by telephone, audiovisual or other electronic means at a designated location in all domestic relations matters.
Rule 1930.3.Testimony by Electronic Means.
Adopted December 8, 1994 · Last amended May 31, 2000 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 1930.3 lets a party or witness testify by telephone or other electronic means in a domestic-relations matter, with court approval for good cause.
Full Text of Rule 1930.3
Plain-English Summary
Family cases often involve parties or witnesses who cannot easily appear in person. With the court's approval on good cause shown, this rule lets a party or witness be deposed or testify by telephone, audiovisual, or other electronic means — making it easier to present evidence without the burden and risk of travel, which can matter in cases involving abuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone testify remotely in a family case?
Yes, with the court's approval for good cause, by telephone or other electronic means.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 1930.3 adopted December 8, 1994, effective July 1, 1995, 24 Pa.B. 6399; amended May 31, 2000, effective July 1, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 3155. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (256290).
Source & verification. Rule text, the Official Note, and the amendment
history are reproduced verbatim from the Pennsylvania Code, Title 231, the official compilation
of rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Last verified June 30, 2026. ·
Official text
Also known as: electronic testimony family courtremote testimonytelephone testimony domestic relations