Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 24, June 15, 2024
Rule 1208 - Findings and Potection OrdersA.(1) If the hearing officer, upon good cause shown, finds it necessary to protect the plaintiff or minor children from abuse the hearing officer may grant relief in accordance with Section 6110(a) of the Protection From Abuse Act, 23 Pa.C.S. § 6110(a), and make any protection orders necessary to effectuate that relief. Immediate and present danger of abuse to the plaintiff or minor children shall constitute good cause.(2) If the hearing officer, upon good cause shown, finds it necessary to protect the plaintiff or another individual in connection with claims of sexual violence or intimidation, the hearing officer may grant relief in accordance with 42 Pa.C.S. § 62A 09(a), and make any protection orders necessary to effectuate that relief. Immediate and present danger posed by the defendant to the plaintiff or another individual shall constitute good cause.B. The hearing officer shall enter on the petition form the findings and any protection orders made or other action taken.The provisions of this Rule 1208 amended March 27, 1992, effective immediately, 22 Pa.B. 1900; amended November 2, 2001, effective 2/1/2002, 31 Pa.B. 6385; amended June 29, 2015, effective 7/1/2015, 45 Pa.B. 3811; amended October 28, 2016, effective 12/31/2016, 46 Pa.B. 7165.