Section 1203. Limitation on Jurisdiction

The hearing officer may grant relief under these rules only when the court is unavailable to do so pursuant to the provisions of:

(1) Section 6110 of the Protection From Abuse Act, 23 Pa.C.S. § 6110,

(2) 42 Pa.C.S. § 62A09 (providing for protection of victims of sexual violence or intimidation), or

(3) local rule of court.

Official Note

The limitation in this rule is taken from Section 6110 of the Protection From Abuse Act, 23 Pa.C.S. § 6110, and 42 Pa.C.S. § 62A09.

This rule recognizes and reaffirms the existing practice in many counties. The availability of each court to grant necessary emergency relief will vary greatly, both during the business and non-business day; therefore, it was deemed desirable to permit each court to promulgate such rules as would best serve its specific needs in providing for efficient implementation of emergency relief measures.

The provisions of this Rule 1203 amended March 27, 1992, effective immediately, 22 Pa.B. 1900; amended November 2, 2001, effective February 1, 2002, 31 Pa.B. 6385; amended June 29, 2015, effective July 1, 2015, 45 Pa.B. 3811. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (321830).