Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 237. JUVENILE RULES |
PART I. RULES…1 |
Subpart B. DEPENDENCY MATTERS…11 |
Chapter 14. ADJUDICATORY HEARING…1400 (View pdf) |
Section 1404. Prompt Adjudicatory Hearing
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A. Child in custody. If a child has been removed from the home, an adjudicatory hearing shall be held within ten days of the filing of the petition.
B. Child not in custody. If a child has not been removed from the home, the adjudicatory hearing shall be held as soon as practical but within forty-five days of the filing of the petition.
Official Note
Rule 1404 adopted August 21, 2006, effective February 1, 2007.
Committee Explanatory Reports:
Final Report explaining the provisions of Rule 1404 published with the Courts Order at 36 Pa.B. 5599 (September 2, 2006).