A Pennsylvania Rule to Show Cause Order is a legal document issued by a court in the state of Pennsylvania. It is used to compel a party to appear in court and explain why a certain action has not been taken. There are two main types of Pennsylvania Rule to Show Cause Order: an Order to Show Cause why an Order Should not be Made, and an Order to Show Cause why Sanctions Should not be Imposed. An Order to Show Cause why an Order Should not be Made is typically issued when a party has failed to comply with an existing court order, and the court needs that party to explain why they should not be held in contempt of court. An Order to Show Cause why Sanctions Should not be Imposed is typically issued when a party has failed to comply with a court rule or procedure, and the court needs that party to explain why they should not be sanctioned. In either case, the court order will specify a date and time for the party to appear and explain why the action should not be taken.