Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Rule 200 - Commencing ProceedingsJuvenile delinquency proceedings within a judicial district shall be commenced by:
1) submitting a written allegation pursuant to Rule 231;2) an arrest without a warrant: a) when the offense is a felony or misdemeanor committed in the presence of the police officer making the arrest; orb) upon probable cause when the offense is a felony; orc) upon probable cause when the offense is a misdemeanor not committed in the presence of the police officer making the arrest, when such arrest without a warrant is specifically authorized by statute;3) the filing of a certification with the court that a juvenile has failed to comply with a lawful sentence imposed for a summary offense;4) transfer of a case from a criminal proceeding pursuant to Pa.R.Crim.P. 597 and 42 Pa.C.S. § 6322;5) the court accepting jurisdiction of a resident juvenile from another state; or6) the court accepting supervision of a juvenile pursuant to another state's order.The provisions of this Rule 200 amended March 23, 2007, effective 8/1/2007, 37 Pa.B. 1483; amended May 12, 2008, effective 5/12/2008, 38 Pa.B. 2360; amended January 22, 2009, effective 3/1/2009, 39 Pa.B. 676; amended July 31, 2012, effective 11/1/2012, 42 Pa.B. 5350.