231 Pa. Code Rule 1953. Commencement of Action.

Rule 1953. Commencement of Action.

(a)  Except as provided in subdivision (b), an action shall be commenced by filing with the prothonotary a petition alleging the need for protection from the defendant with respect to sexual violence or intimidation. The petition shall be identical in content to the form set forth in Pa.R.C.P. No. 1959(b) and shall have the Notice of Hearing and Order set forth in Pa.R.C.P. No. 1959(a) as the first page(s).
(b)  If an emergency order has been entered pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. §  62A09, an action shall be commenced by filing with the prothonotary the certified emergency order and any documentation in support.
(c)  Any fees associated with this action shall not be charged to the plaintiff.

   Official Note
   See Pa.R.C.P. No. 1930.1(b). This rule may require attorneys or unrepresented parties to file confidential documents and documents containing confidential information that are subject to the Case Records Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania.

Source

   The provisions of this Rule 1953 amended January 5, 2018, effective January 6, 2018, 48 Pa.B. 477; amended June 1, 2018, effective July 1, 2018, 48 Pa.B. 3520. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (390158).

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