Section 332. Multiple Offenses in Petition

A. Different incidents. When more than one offense is alleged to have been committed within a judicial district by a juvenile arising from different delinquent episodes, one petition may be filed. However, each incident shall be described separately in conformity with the requirements of Rule 330(C)(4)—(6).

B. Same incidents. When more than one offense is alleged to have been committed within a judicial district by a juvenile arising from the same delinquent episode, a single petition shall be filed.

Comment

The purpose of paragraph (A) is to permit one petition for multiple offenses arising from different delinquent episodes. The offenses are to be stated with particularity to inform the juvenile of the allegations. See Rule 330(C)(4) through (6) for specific requirements.

Under paragraph (B), a single petition is to be submitted for offenses arising from the same delinquent episode.

Official Note

Rule 332 adopted April 1, 2005, effective October 1, 2005.

Committee Explanatory Reports:

Final Report explaining the provisions of Rule 332 published with the Court’s Order at 35 Pa.B. 2214 (April 16, 2005).