Leb. Cnty. Pa. 15.1

As amended through January 1, 2018
Rule 15.1 - Hearings
A. At the hearing on a petition for voluntary relinquishment or abandonment, the presence of the Petitioners is required, and they shall be examined under oath to ascertain the truth of the facts set forth in the petition. The presence of the minor shall not be required.
B. Hearings on a petition for adoption, voluntary relinquishment and/or abandonment shall be private and not in open Court, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
C. At the hearing on a petition for adoption, the presence of the following is required except by special order:
1. The Petitioners.
2. The person whose adoption is sought.
3. All persons whose consent is necessary under the adoption laws, except the natural parent or parents who have executed a proper legal consent and specifically waive their right to be present.
4. Such other persons as the Court may direct by special order.
D. Those required to be present at an adoption hearing shall be examined under oath to ascertain the truth of the facts set forth in the petition and a record made of their testimony. The record shall not be transcribed unless ordered by the Court.

Leb. Cnty. Pa. 15.1