The notice required by Rule 2958.3 shall be substantially in the following form: (Caption) Notice Under Rule 2958.3 of Judgment and Execution Thereon Notice of Defendant’s Rights To: Defendant(s) A judgment in the amount of $ has been entered against you and in favor of the plaintiff without any prior notice or hearing based on a confession of judgment contained in a written agreement or other paper allegedly signed by you. The court has issued a writ of execution which directs the sheriff to take your money or other property owned by you to pay the judgment. If your money or property has been taken, you have the right to get the money or property back if you did not voluntarily, intelligently and knowingly give up your constitutional right to notice and hearing prior to the entry of judgment or if you have defenses or other valid objections to the judgment. You have a right to a prompt court hearing if you claim that you did not vol- untarily, intelligently and knowingly give up your rights to notice and hearing prior to the entry of the judgment. If you wish to exercise this right, you must immediately fill out and sign the petition to strike the judgment which accompa- nies the writ of execution and deliver it to the Sheriff of County at . IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU ACT PROMPTLY. IT WILL BE TOO LATE TO REGAIN YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU WAIT UNTIL AFTER THE PROP- ERTY HAS BEEN SOLD BY THE SHERIFF OR TURNED OVER TO THE PLAINTIFF. YOU MUST FILE A PETITION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE JUDG- MENT AND PRESENT IT TO A JUDGE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE ON WHICH THIS NOTICE IS SERVED ON YOU OR YOU MAY LOSE YOUR RIGHTS. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMA- TION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Rule 2966.Notice of Judgment and Execution Required by Rule 2958.3. Form.
Adopted April 1, 1996 · Last amended June 10, 2003 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceThis rule prints the form of the notice required by Rule 2958.3, served with the writ of execution.
Full Text of Rule 2966
(Name) (Address) (Telephone Number) Attorney for Plaintiff Address Telephone Number
Plain-English Summary
A form rule for the at-execution route. It supplies the text of the notice that Rule 2958.3 requires the plaintiff to serve with the writ of execution, paired with the petition-to-strike form that lets the defendant seek a prompt, limited hearing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rule 2966 provide?
The form of the notice required by Rule 2958.3, served with the writ of execution.
What accompanies this notice?
A form of petition to strike the judgment, which supports the defendant’s request for a prompt hearing on the limited waiver issue.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 2966 adopted April 1, 1996, effective July 1, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 1806; amended June 10, 2003, effective September 1, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 2974. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (213368) to (213369).
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: notice form rule 2958.3notice with writ form