These rules shall not affect any existing mediation program established in any judicial district pursuant to local rule prior to October 29, 1999. However, any changes or amendments to any existing program shall be consistent with these rules.
Rule 1940.9.Effective Date.
Adopted October 27, 2000 · Not amended since adoption · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 1940.9 provides that the mediation rules do not affect an existing local mediation program established before the rules' effective date.
Full Text of Rule 1940.9
Plain-English Summary
This transitional rule protects programs already in place. The mediation rules do not affect any existing mediation program a judicial district established by local rule before the rules took effect, letting established local programs continue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the mediation rules disrupt existing local programs?
No. They do not affect mediation programs established by local rule before the effective date.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 1940.9 adopted October 27, 2000, effective immediately, 30 Pa.B. 5837.
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. This rule has not been amended since its adoption. Last verified June 30, 2026. ·
Official text
Also known as: mediation effective dateexisting mediation programlocal mediation rule