Pennsylvania Code
Title 237 - JUVENILE RULES
Part I - RULES
Subpart A - DELINQUENCY MATTERS
Chapter 2 - COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS, ARREST PROCEDURES, WRITTEN ALLEGATION, AND PRE-ADJUDICATORY DETENTION
Part C - WRITTEN ALLEGATION PROCEDURES
Rule 233 - Approval of Private Written Allegations
Universal Citation: 237 PA Code ยง 233
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
A. Submission of written allegation. When the person making the allegation is not a law enforcement officer, the written allegation shall be submitted to the juvenile probation officer for approval, unless the District Attorney has elected to require initial receipt and approval under Rule 231(B) . The juvenile probation officer or the attorney for the Commonwealth shall approve or disapprove the written allegation without unreasonable delay.
B. Requirements.
1)
Approval. If the private
written allegation is approved, the case shall proceed as any other written
allegation under Rule 231(C) and (D) .
2)
Disapproval. If the
written allegation is disapproved, the attorney for the Commonwealth or the
juvenile probation officer shall state the reasons on the written allegation
form and return it to the person making the allegation. The person making the
allegation may file a motion for review of the disapproval by the
court.
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