Pennsylvania Code
Title 237 - JUVENILE RULES
Part I - RULES
Subpart B - DEPENDENCY MATTERS
Chapter 13 - PRE-ADJUDICATORY PROCEDURES
Part C - PETITION
Rule 1331 - Service of Petition
Universal Citation: 237 PA Code ยง 1331
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
A. Copy. Upon the filing of a petition, a copy of the petition shall be served promptly upon the child, the child's guardian, the child's attorney, the guardian's attorney, the attorney for the county agency, and the county agency.
B. Method of Service.
1)
Child and
guardian. The petition shall be served upon the child and all of the
child's guardians by:
a) certified mail,
return receipt requested and first-class mail; or
b) delivery in-person.
2)
Attorneys and the county
agency. The petition shall be served upon the attorneys and county
agency by:
a) first-class mail;
b) delivery in-person; or
c) another agreed upon alternative
method.
C. Proof of service. An affidavit of service shall be filed prior to the adjudicatory hearing.
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