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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 24-1175

THE COURTS

Title 231—RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

PART I. GENERAL

[231 PA. CODE CH. 1915]

Order Amending Rule 1915.3-2 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure; No. 755 Civil Procedural Rules Docket

[54 Pa.B. 5353]
[Saturday, August 24, 2024]

Order

Per Curiam

And Now, this 9th day of August, 2024, the proposal having been made without publication pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 103(a) in the interests of justice and efficient administration:

 It is Ordered pursuant to Article V, Section 10 of the Constitution of Pennsylvania that Rule 1915.3-2 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure is amended in the attached form.

 This Order shall be processed in accordance with Pa.R.J.A. 103(b), and shall be effective August 13, 2024.

 Additions to the rule are shown in bold and are underlined.

 Deletions from the rule are shown in bold and brackets.

Annex A

TITLE 231. RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

PART I. GENERAL

CHAPTER 1915. ACTIONS FOR CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILDREN

Rule 1915.3-2. Criminal Record or Abuse History.

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 (c) Verification. The verification regarding criminal or abuse history shall be substantially in the following form:

(Caption)

CRIMINAL RECORD / ABUSE HISTORY VERIFICATION

 I _________________ , hereby swear or affirm, subject to penalties of law including 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities that:

 1. Unless indicated by my checking the box next to a crime below, neither I nor any other member of my household have been convicted or pled guilty or pled no contest or was adjudicated delinquent where the record is publicly available pursuant to the Juvenile Act, 42 Pa.C.S. § 6307 to any of the following crimes in Pennsylvania or a substantially equivalent crime in any other jurisdiction including pending charges:

Check
all that
apply
CrimeSelfOther
household
member
Date of
conviction,
guilty plea, no
contest plea or
pending charges
Sentence
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 25 (relating to criminal homicide) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 2701 (relating to simple assault) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 2702 (relating to aggravated assault) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 2705 (relating to recklessly endangering another person) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 2706 (relating to terroristic threats) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 2709.1 (relating to stalking) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 2718 (relating to strangulation) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 2901 (relating to kidnapping) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 2902 (relating to unlawful restraint) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 2903 (relating to false imprisonment) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 2904 (relating to interference with custody of children) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 2910 (relating to luring a child into a motor vehicle or structure) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 30 (relating to human trafficking) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 3121 (relating to rape) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 3122.1 (relating to statutory sexual assault) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 3123 (relating to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 3124.1 (relating to sexual assault) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 3125 (relating to aggravated indecent assault) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 3126 (relating to indecent assault) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 3127 (relating to indecent exposure) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 3129 (relating to sexual intercourse with animal) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 3130 (relating to conduct relating to sex offenders) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 3301 (relating to arson and related offenses) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 4302 (relating to incest) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 4303 (relating to concealing death of child) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 4304 (relating to endangering welfare of children) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 4305 (relating to dealing in infant children) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 5533 (relating to cruelty to animal) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 5534 (relating to aggravated cruelty to animal) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 5543 (relating to animal fighting) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 5544 (relating to possession of animal fighting paraphernalia) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 5902(b) or (b)(1) (relating to prostitution and related offenses) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 5903(c) or (d) (relating to obscene and other sexual materials and performances) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 6301 (relating to corruption of minors) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 6312 (relating to sexual abuse of children) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 6318 (relating to unlawful contact with minor) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]18 Pa.C.S. § 6320 (relating to sexual exploitation of children) [  ][  ]____________
[  ]23 Pa.C.S. § 6114 (relating to contempt for violation of protection order or agreement)[  ][  ] ____________
[  ]Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol [  ][  ]____________
[  ]Manufacture, sale, delivery, holding, offering for sale or possession of any controlled substance or other drug or device [  ][  ]____________

 2. Unless indicated by my checking the box next to an item below, neither I nor any other member of my household have a history of violent or abusive conduct, or involvement with a Children & Youth agency, including the following:

Check
all that
apply
SelfOther
household
member
Date
[  ]A finding of abuse by a Children & Youth Agency or similar agency in Pennsylvania or similar statute in another jurisdiction [  ][  ]______
[  ]Abusive conduct as defined under the Protection from Abuse Act in Pennsylvania or similar statute in another jurisdiction [  ][  ]______
[  ]Involvement with a Children & Youth Agency or similar agency in Pennsylvania or another jurisdiction.
Where?: _________________
[  ][  ]______
[  ]Other: _________________[  ][  ]______

 3. Please list any evaluation, counseling or other treatment received following conviction or finding of abuse:
__________
__________

 4. If any conviction above applies to a household member, not a party, state that person's name, date of birth and relationship to the child.
__________
__________

 5. If you are aware that the other party or members of the other party's household has or have a criminal record/abuse history, please explain:
__________
__________

 I verify that the information above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, or belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.

__________
Signature
__________
Printed Name

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 24-1175. Filed for public inspection August 23, 2024, 9:00 a.m.]



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