237 Pa. Code r. 1334

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Rule 1334 - Amendment of Petition
A.Amendment.
1)Mandatory. The court shall allow a petition to be amended when there is a defect in:
a) form;
b) the description of the allegations;
c) the description of any person or property; or
d) the date alleged.
2)Discretionary. Absent prejudice to any party, the court may allow a petition to be amended if the petition alleges a different set of events or allegations, where the elements or matters of proof by any party are materially different from the elements or matters of proof to the allegation 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. 1334