Pennsylvania Code
Title 237 - JUVENILE RULES
Part I - RULES
Subpart B - DEPENDENCY MATTERS
Chapter 13 - PRE-ADJUDICATORY PROCEDURES
Part B - APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE PETITION
Rule 1321 - Hearing on Application for Private Petition
Universal Citation: 237 PA Code ยง 1321
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
A. Hearing. The court shall conduct a hearing within fourteen days of the presentation of the application for a petition to determine:
1) if there are
sufficient facts alleged to support a petition of dependency; and
2) whether the person applying for the
petition is a proper party to the proceedings.
B. Findings.
1) If the court finds sufficient facts to
support a petition of dependency, then the applicant may file a petition
pursuant to Rule 1330.
2) If the
court finds the person making the application for a petition is a proper party
to the proceedings, then the person shall be afforded all rights and privileges
given to a party pursuant to law.
C. Joinder. Following grant of an application under this rule, the county agency shall be joined as a party in any further proceedings upon filing and service of a private petition pursuant to Rules 1330 and 1331.
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