Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Rule 233 - Approval of Private Written AllegationsA.Submission of written allegation. When the person making the allegation is not a law enforcement officer, the written allegation shall be submitted to the juvenile probation officer for approval, unless the District Attorney has elected to require initial receipt and approval under Rule 231(B) . The juvenile probation officer or the attorney for the Commonwealth shall approve or disapprove the written allegation without unreasonable delay.B.Requirements. 1)Approval. If the private written allegation is approved, the case shall proceed as any other written allegation under Rule 231(C) and (D).2)Disapproval. If the written allegation is disapproved, the attorney for the Commonwealth or the juvenile probation officer shall state the reasons on the written allegation form and return it to the person making the allegation. The person making the allegation may file a motion for review of the disapproval by the court.