Section 1101. Purpose and Construction

A. These rules are intended to provide for the just determination of every dependency proceeding.

B. These rules establish uniform practice and procedure for courts exercising jurisdiction as provided in the Juvenile Act, 42 Pa.C.S. § 6301 et seq., and shall be construed to secure uniformity and simplicity in procedure, fairness in administration, and the elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay.

C. These rules shall be interpreted and construed to effectuate the purposes stated in the Juvenile Act, 42 Pa.C.S. § 6301(b).

D. To the extent practicable, these rules shall be construed in consonance with the rules of statutory construction.

Official Note

Rule 1101 adopted August 21, 2006, effective February 1, 2007.

Committee Explanatory Reports:

Final Report explaining the provisions of Rule 1101 published with the Court’s Order at 36 Pa.B. 5571 (September 2, 2006).