Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 29.4 - Appointment of Masters under Mental Health and Mental Retardation Act1. The President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of each Judicial District shall have the power to appoint one or more Special Masters, who are members of the Bar of the Supreme Court, to hear petitions filed under Section 406 of the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Act of 1966.2. The President Judge shall prescribe the necessary procedures to be followed by such Masters in scheduling hearings, filing fees, notices of hearings, presence of necessary parties, right of patient to be represented by counsel, taking of testimony, securing files and all other related and pertinent matters.3. Upon conclusion of the hearing the Masters shall make a written report, findings of fact and recommendations to the President Judge in the manner prescribed by the Court.4. This order is made effective as of July 30, 1971.The provisions of this § 29.4 adopted August 10, 1971, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Order No. 78, Miscellaneous Docket No. 19.