Section 1208. Findings and Protection Orders

A. If the hearing officer, upon good cause shown, finds it necessary to protect the plaintiff, minor children, or victim from abuse, sexual violence or intimidation, the hearing officer may grant relief in accordance with Section 6110(a) of the Protection From Abuse Act, 23 Pa.C.S. § 6110(a) or 42 Pa.C.S. § 62A09(a), and make any protection orders necessary to effectuate that relief. Immediate and present danger of abuse, sexual violence or intimidation to the plaintiff, minor children, or victim shall constitute good cause.

B. The hearing officer shall enter on the petition form the findings and any protection orders made or other action taken.

Official Note

Subdivision A of this rule is derived from Section 6110(a) of the Protection From Abuse Act, 23 Pa.C.S. § 6110(a), which permits the hearing officer to grant limited relief in accordance with 23 Pa.C.S. § 6108(a)(1), (2) and (6) or (1) and (6) (relating to relief), as well as 42 Pa.C.S. § 62A07(b).

The provisions of this Rule 1208 amended March 27, 1992, effective immediately, 22 Pa.B. 1900; amended November 2, 2001, effective February 1, 2002, 31 Pa.B. 6385; amended June 29, 2015, effective July 1, 2015, 45 Pa.B. 3811. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (285624).