Pennsylvania Code
Title 237 - JUVENILE RULES
Part I - RULES
Subpart B - DEPENDENCY MATTERS
Chapter 16 - POST-DISPOSITIONAL PROCEDURES
Part A - SUMMONS, NOTICE, AND REPORTS
Rule 1604 - Submission of Reports

Universal Citation: 237 PA Code ยง 1604

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

A. Generally.

1) A foster parent, preadoptive parent, or relative providing care for a child may submit a report regarding the child's adjustment, progress, and condition for review by the court.

2) The report shall be submitted to the court designee at least seven days prior to the permanency hearing.

B. Designation by President Judge. The President Judge of each judicial district shall appoint a designee, other than a judge or party, to receive these reports.

C. Duties of the County Agency. Upon placement of the child with a foster parent, preadoptive parent, or relative providing care for a child, the county agency shall inform such person of:

1) The right to submit a report;

2) The name and address of the court designee who shall receive the reports; and

3) The requirement to submit the report at least seven days prior to the permanency hearing.

D. Duties of Designee. Within one business day of receiving the report, the court designee shall:

1) file a copy of the report with the clerk of courts; and

2) distribute copies to the judge, attorneys, parties, and if appointed, the court-appointed special advocate.

E. Examination of Report. Pursuant to Rule 1608(C), the court shall examine this report and consider its contents as it would consider any other evidence in the case.

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