237 Pa. Code r. 334

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Rule 334 - Amendment of Petition
A.Amendment.
1) The court shall allow a petition to be amended when there is a defect in:
a) form;
b) the description of the offense;
c) the description of any person or property; or
d) the date alleged.
2) The court shall not allow a petition to be amended if the petition alleges a different set of events or offenses, where the elements or defenses are materially different from the elements or defenses to the offense originally petitioned.
B.Continuance. Upon amendment, the court may:
1) grant a continuance of the adjudicatory hearing; or
2) order other relief as is necessary in the interests of justice.

237 Pa. Code r. 334