Current through July 3, 2024
Rule 906.1 - Answers To Petitions(a) If an amended petition is ordered by the judge or if deemed necessary by the Commonwealth's attorney, the Commonwealth shall have thirty (30) days from the filing of the amended petition to file an answer, or such time as is otherwise set forth by order of the court.(b) For all petitions, when the judge has ordered the Commonwealth to file an answer and the Attorney for the Commonwealth fails to file an answer within the time permitted in the preliminary order or in any extension(s) which may be granted, counsel for the petitioner may move the Court that the requested relief be granted. The judge shall forthwith enter an order either directing the Attorney for the Commonwealth to file an answer or fixing the time for a hearing or argument.Amended effective 4/9/2024.