Pennsylvania Code
Title 237 - JUVENILE RULES
Part I - RULES
Subpart A - DELINQUENCY MATTERS
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part A - BUSINESS OF COURTS
Rule 124 - Summons and Notice
Universal Citation: 237 PA Code ยง 124
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
A) Requirements of the summons. The summons shall:
1) be in writing;
2) set forth the date, time, and place of the
hearing;
3) instruct the juvenile
about the juvenile's right to counsel, and if the juvenile cannot afford
counsel, the right to assigned counsel; and
4) give a warning stating that the failure to
appear for the hearing may result in arrest.
B) Method of Service. Summons or notice shall be served:
1)
in-person; or
2) by first-class
mail.
C) Bench Warrant. If any summoned person fails to appear for the hearing and the judge finds that sufficient notice was given, the court may issue a bench warrant pursuant to Rule 140.
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