Orphans' Court Procedural Rules Committee
The Orphans’ Court Procedural Rules Committee reviews current rules governing statewide practice and procedure in the Orphans’ Court and recommends new rules as necessary.
Committee appointments are typically for six-year terms. In special circumstances the Supreme Court may extend or reduce the term of an appointment. Committee members are appointed by the Supreme Court and are knowledgeable about the Pennsylvania orphans' court rules and experienced in orphans' court practice in Pennsylvania. The Orphans’ Court Procedural Rules Committee has one ex-officio member who is identified by, and is a member of, the Pennsylvania Association of Court Management.
Committee Members
Kendra D. McGuire, Esq., Chair
Dianne C. Magee, Esq., Vice Chair
Shabrei M. Parker, Esq.
Christy Donofrio, Esq., ex officio
Hon. John J. McNally, III
Hon. Sara J. Seidle-Patton
Hon. Kelly A. Gaughan
Carol Sikov Gross, Esq.
Todd T. Jordan, Esq.
Hon. Hugh F. McGough
Staff Members
Pamela Walker, Counsel
Tricia D. Carbaugh, Assistant