Pennsylvania Code
Title 246 - MINOR COURT CIVIL RULES
Part I - GENERAL
Chapter 1200 - ACTIONS FOR EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE RELIEF
Rule 1208 - Findings and Potection Orders
Universal Citation: 246 PA Code ยง 1208
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
A.
(1) If the hearing officer, upon good cause
shown, finds it necessary to protect the plaintiff or minor children from abuse
the hearing officer may grant relief in accordance with Section 6110(a) of the
Protection From Abuse Act,
23 Pa.C.S. §
6110(a), and make any
protection orders necessary to effectuate that relief. Immediate and present
danger of abuse to the plaintiff or minor children shall constitute good
cause.
(2) If the hearing officer,
upon good cause shown, finds it necessary to protect the plaintiff or another
individual in connection with claims of sexual violence or intimidation, the
hearing officer may grant relief in accordance with
42 Pa.C.S. § 62A 09(a),
and make any protection orders necessary to effectuate that relief. Immediate
and present danger posed by the defendant to the plaintiff or another
individual shall constitute good cause.
B. The hearing officer shall enter on the petition form the findings and any protection orders made or other action taken.
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