Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Rule 1953 - Commencement of Action(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), an action shall be commenced by filing with the prothonotary a petition alleging the need for protection from the defendant with respect to sexual violence or intimidation. The petition shall be identical in content to the form set forth in Pa.R.C.P. No. 1959(b) and shall have the Notice of Hearing and Order set forth in Pa.R.C.P. No. 1959(a) as the first page(s).(b) If an emergency order has been entered pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 62A 09, an action shall be commenced by filing with the prothonotary the certified emergency order and any documentation in support.(c) Any fees associated with this action shall not be charged to the plaintiff.The provisions of this Rule 1953 amended January 5, 2018, effective 1/6/2018, 48 Pa.B. 477; amended June 1, 2018, effective 7/1/2018, 48 Pa.B. 3520.