No — Pennsylvania does not explicitly permit “late reporting” of CLE hours after deadlines; instead, noncompliance triggers a late-compliance fee and a grace period to remedy deficiencies before possible suspension.
Under the Pennsylvania CLE rules, if you miss your compliance deadline, the Board will notify you, you must pay a late compliance fee (usually $100), and you have 60 days to cure the deficiency before the Board reports noncompliance to the Supreme Court.
| Provision | Description |
|---|---|
| Late Compliance Fee | The Pennsylvania CLE rules provide a $100 fee for late compliance. |
| Notice & Cure Period | Under Rule 111, the Board must notify a non-compliant lawyer in writing, specify the deficiency, and give 60 days to either comply or request a hearing. |
| Sanctions for Continued Noncompliance | If the lawyer fails to remedy within 60 days, the Board reports to the Supreme Court and recommends administrative suspension. |
| Extensions / Waivers | Rule 113 allows the Board to grant extensions or waive strict compliance in cases of undue hardship or compelling reason. |
| Provider Reporting Duty | Providers must submit attendance rosters to the Board within 30 days of the activity. |
Interpretation & Caveats
• The system is not designed for “I’ll report next year” — you cannot avoid the late fee or ignore deadline.
• The Board’s cure period is your last chance to submit missing CLE and pay the penalty before administrative action.
• Extensions or waivers are discretionary and not guaranteed.
• Because providers report attendance within 30 days, missing the deadline often means some events or hours may never be accepted retroactively.
Key Takeaway
You can’t simply “turn in CLE credits late” in Pennsylvania without consequences — you must pay a late-compliance fee, respond to a deficiency notice, and act within a 60-day cure period or risk suspension.
