Pennsylvania Certification of Readiness for Arbitration (PRA) is a process used by the courts in the state of Pennsylvania to ensure that parties involved in a dispute are ready to commence the arbitration process. It is a way for the court to determine that the parties understand the potential advantages and disadvantages of arbitration, that they have exchanged all necessary information, and that they have agreed to the terms of the arbitration. The PRA process is generally used for disputes involving commercial and business relationships, such as contract disputes, intellectual property rights, and lease agreements. The PRA process begins with the parties filing a Notice of Readiness for Arbitration with the court. This document outlines the parties’ positions and explains why they believe arbitration is the best way to resolve the dispute. The court then reviews the Notice of Readiness for Arbitration and decides if the matter is suitable for arbitration. If the court determines that the parties are ready for arbitration, it will issue a Pennsylvania Certificate of Readiness for Arbitration. There are two types of Pennsylvania Certificate of Readiness for Arbitration: the General Certificate and the Limited Certificate. The General Certificate is issued when the court finds that the parties are ready to proceed with arbitration in regard to all disputes related to the subject of the dispute. The Limited Certificate is issued when the court finds that the parties are ready to proceed with arbitration in regard to only certain disputes related to the subject of the dispute. Once the Pennsylvania Certificate of Readiness for Arbitration is issued, the parties can proceed to arbitration. The parties should also keep in mind that the Certificate of Readiness does not guarantee a successful outcome or resolution from arbitration, and that the results of arbitration are binding.