Pennsylvania Code
Title 237 - JUVENILE RULES
Part I - RULES
Subpart B - DEPENDENCY MATTERS
Chapter 14 - ADJUDICATORY HEARING
Rule 1406 - Adjudicatory Hearing
Universal Citation: 237 PA Code ยง 1406
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
A. Manner of hearing. The court shall conduct the adjudicatory hearing in an informal but orderly manner.
1)
Notification. Prior to commencing the proceedings, the court
shall ascertain:
a) whether notice
requirements pursuant to Rules 1360 and 1361 have been met; and
b) whether unrepresented parties have been
informed of the right to counsel pursuant to
42 Pa.C.S. §
6337.
2)
Advanced communication
technology. Upon good cause shown, a court may utilize advanced
communication technology pursuant to Rule 1129.
B. Recording. The adjudicatory hearing shall be recorded.
C. Evidence. Each party shall be given the opportunity to:
1)
introduce evidence;
2) present
testimony; and
3) to cross-examine
any witness.
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