805 Rescission of Civil Rule *1915.4 and the adoption in its place of Civil Rule *1915.19; misc. no. 98-80151

DELAWARE COUNTY

Rescission of Civil Rule *1915.4 and the Adoption in Its Place of Civil Rule *1915.19; Misc. No. 98-80151

[28 Pa.B. 2404]

Order

   And Now, this 4th day of May, 1998, it is hereby Ordered that Civil Rule *1915.4 be rescinded and that Civil Rule *1915.19 be adopted in its place, as follows:

Rule *1915.19--Seminar for Separated and Divorced Parents.

   (a)  If a case is not resolved at the first conciliation conference, the court may order the parties to attend an educational seminar. The court may also order such attendance at any time sua sponte or by stipulation of the parties.

   (b)  This seminar should be conducted in the courthouse complex or at such other location approved by the court.

   (c)  Each party shall be responsible for payment of his/her share of the seminar costs prior to the seminar. The provider shall waive for any party who has been qualified by the court to proceed in forma pauperis that party's share of the costs.

   (d)  A certificate of compliance shall be given to the attendees and filed by the provider with the Office of Judicial Support.

   (e)  Any party who fails to comply with the court's order directing completion of this educational seminar may be subject to a finding of contempt; and the court may impose whatever sanctions it deems appropriate including, but not limited to, an order imposing the payment of counsel fees. A hearing on a custody petition shall not be delayed by a party's refusal or delay in complying with this order.

By the Court

A. LEO SERENI,   
President Judge

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 98-805. Filed for public inspection May 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m.]