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1. What is the cost of a summary appeal?

The fee for a summary of appeal is $49.00. We accept money orders, bank certified checks, or cash. If submitted by an attorney, we accept law firm checks.

2. Who is the affiant on a summary appeal form?

The arresting policing officer.

3. Who is the issuing authority on a summary appeal form?

The Magisterial District Justice.

4. Where can I receive information from in order to complete my summary appeal form?

The information needed for your summary appeal can be obtained from your original citation, or from the Magisterial District Justices’ office that handled the original citation.

5. Do I need to report jail time on my summary appeal form?

Yes. Lancaster County Prison has to be notified that there is an appeal in progress.

6. How many citation numbers can in include on one summary appeal form?

For the filing of a summary appeal where there are multiple citation numbers that were heard on the same day, you can include them on one summary appeal from along with one filing fee of $49.00. If the citations were heard on different dates then you need to file a separate summary appeal form and pay a separate filing fee with each summary appeal form.