VERSION 4
                                                       Informational 4.9
                                                       December 31, 1999
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                          FACSIMILE SIGNATURE

     This laser fax is an explanation of the facsimile signature for new 
District Justices who begin their term on January 3, 2000 and also a 
reminder of facsimile signature procedures for current staff.

 
                        Current staff

     If you have a new District Justice beginning his/her term on 
January 3, remember to deactivate the current District Justice's 
Facsimile signature.  Any staff member can deactivate the signature. To
deactivate the signature, complete the following steps.

1. From any menu selection screen outside the case, type 55
   (Maintenance) and press <ENTER>.
2. On the Maintenance Menu, type 5 (Default File) and press <ENTER>.
3. On the Maintain Default File screen, type FORM in the Screen ID 
   field and press <ENTER>.
4. The default fields associated with the FORM Screen ID will appear.  
   Press <TAB> twice so that the cursor is in the Sign field under the 
   Default column.
5. Type N for no and press <FIELD EXIT>.
6. Press <F3> to return to the Maintenance Menu.

                        New District Justices

     The District Justice may use a facsimile signature in lieu of 
an original signature on certain AOPC forms.  In order for the 
facsimile signature option to be valid, you must submit a Facsimile 
Signature Request Form (AOPC 105) to the Administrative Office of the
Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC).  This form is printed from the Print Blank 
Forms menu.   Allow approximately one week for the facsimile signature 
to be added to your system before activating the option in your office.

     If you have already submitted the form and aren't sure of the 
Processing status, please call the Help Desk and ask to speak 
with the Change Management Coordinator.

     Once you receive notification from the AOPC that your signature 
has been added, refer to Page H44 of the Out of Case District Justice 
Automated Office Clerical Procedures Manual for steps to activate the 
signature.  Finally, if you want more information on facsimile 
signatures, refer to Pa.R.C.P.D.J. No. 113.