Section 1333. Separate Petitions and Consolidated Hearing  


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  • A. A separate petition for dependency shall be filed for each child alleged to be dependent.

    B. If there are multiple petitions filed alleging the dependency of siblings, there shall be a reference in each petition to the sibling’s petition.

    C. Petitions alleging the dependency of siblings shall be consolidated for one hearing, unless otherwise ordered by the court.

    Official Note

    Rule 1333 adopted August 21, 2006, effective February 1, 2007.

    Committee Explanatory Reports:

    Final Report explaining the provisions of Rule 1333 published with the Court’s Order at 36 Pa.B. 5599 (September 2, 2006).