Section 1601. Permanency Hearing Notice

At least fifteen days prior to the hearing, the court or its designee shall give notice of the permanency hearing to:

1) all parties;

2) the attorney for the county agency;

3) the child’s attorney

4) the guardian’s attorney;

5) the parents, child’s foster parent, preadoptive parent, or relative providing care for the child;

6) the court appointed special advocate, if assigned;

7) the educational decision maker, if applicable; and

8) any other persons as directed by the court.

Official Note

Rule 1601 adopted August 21, 2006, effective February 1, 2007. Amended April 29, 2011, effective July 1, 2011.

Committee Explanatory Reports:

Final Report explaining the provisions of Rule 1601 published with the Court’s Order at 36 Pa.B. 5571 (September 2, 2006).

Final Report explaining the amendments to Rule 1601 published with the Court’s Order at 41 Pa.B. 2413 (May 14, 2011).

The provisions of this Rule 1601 amended April 29, 2011, effective July 1, 2011, 41 Pa.B. 2413. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (347639) to (347640).