Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Rule 1609 - Permanency Hearing OrdersA.Court Order. After every permanency hearing, the court shall issue a written order, which provides whether the permanency plan is best suited to the safety, protection, and physical, mental, and moral welfare of the child.B.Determination made. The court's order shall reflect a determination made pursuant to Rule 1608(D) .C.Transfer of custody. If the court decides to transfer custody of the child to a person found to be qualified to provide care, shelter, and supervision of the child, the permanency order shall include: 1) the name and address of such person unless disclosure is prohibited by court order;2) the limitations of the order, including the type of custody granted; and3) any temporary visitation rights of parents.D.Orders on family finding.1) the court order shall indicate whether family finding efforts made by the county agency were reasonable;2) If the family finding efforts were not reasonable, the court shall order the county agency to engage in family finding prior to the next permanency hearing;E.Orders concerning education. 1) The court's order shall address the stability and appropriateness of the child's education; and2) When appropriate, the court shall appoint an educational decision maker pursuant to Rule 1147.F.Orders concerning health care and disability. 1) The court's order shall identify, monitor, and address the child's needs concerning health care and disability; and2) The court's orders shall authorize evaluations and treatment if parental consent cannot be obtained.G.Guardians. The permanency order shall include any conditions, limitations, restrictions, and obligations imposed upon the guardian.The provisions of this Rule 1609 amended April 29, 2011, effective 7/1/2011, 41 Pa.B. 2413; amended October 21, 2013, effective 12/1/2013, 43 Pa.B. 6658; amended July 13, 2015, effective 10/1/2015, 45 Pa.B. 3987; amended November 30, 2021, effective 1/1/2022, 51 Pa.B. 7632.