Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Rule 1406 - Adjudicatory HearingA.Manner of hearing. The court shall conduct the adjudicatory hearing in an informal but orderly manner. 1)Notification. Prior to commencing the proceedings, the court shall ascertain:a) whether notice requirements pursuant to Rules 1360 and 1361 have been met; andb) whether unrepresented parties have been informed of the right to counsel pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 6337.2)Advanced communication technology. Upon good cause shown, a court may utilize advanced communication technology pursuant to Rule 1129.B.Recording. The adjudicatory hearing shall be recorded.C.Evidence. Each party shall be given the opportunity to: 2) present testimony; and3) to cross-examine any witness.The provisions of this Rule 1406 amended April 21, 2011, effective 7/1/2011, 41 Pa.B. 2319; amended April 29, 2011, effective 7/1/2011, 41 Pa.B. 2413.