Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 237. JUVENILE RULES |
PART I. RULES…1 |
Subpart A. DELINQUENCY MATTERS…1 |
Chapter 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Section 125. Habeas Corpus
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A. The petition for writ of habeas corpus challenging the legality of the juveniles detention or placement shall be filed with the clerk of courts of the judicial district in which the order directing the juveniles detention or placement was entered.
B. The clerk of courts shall forward the petition immediately to the presiding juvenile court judge for review and shall identify the petition as time sensitive.
Comment See Rules 344 and 345 for motion procedures.
See In re Crouse, 4 Whart. 9 (Pa. 1839).
Official Note
Rule 125 adopted April 1, 2005, effective October 1, 2005.