Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Rule 1321 - Hearing on Application for Private PetitionA.Hearing. The court shall conduct a hearing within fourteen days of the presentation of the application for a petition to determine: 1) if there are sufficient facts alleged to support a petition of dependency; and2) whether the person applying for the petition is a proper party to the proceedings.B.Findings. 1) If the court finds sufficient facts to support a petition of dependency, then the applicant may file a petition pursuant to Rule 1330.2) If the court finds the person making the application for a petition is a proper party to the proceedings, then the person shall be afforded all rights and privileges given to a party pursuant to law.C.Joinder. Following grant of an application under this rule, the county agency shall be joined as a party in any further proceedings upon filing and service of a private petition pursuant to Rules 1330 and 1331.The provisions of this Rule 1321 amended May 16, 2017, effective 7/1/2017, 47 Pa.B. 3079.