35 Pa. Stat. § 780-164

Current through Pa Acts 2024-35, 2024-56
Section 780-164 - Expedited proceedings
(a) Expedited hearing.--If a complaint is filed initiating an action under this act, the court shall set the matter for a hearing which shall be held on an expedited basis and within 15 days following the filing of the complaint.
(b) Standards for continuances.--The court shall not grant a continuance nor shall it stay the civil proceedings pending the disposition of any related criminal proceedings except for compelling and extraordinary reasons or on application for good cause shown.

35 P.S. § 780-164

1995, Oct. 11, P.L. 1066, No. 23 (Spec. Sess. No. 1), § 14, effective in 60 days.