Rule 1905 - Temporary Orders. Final Hearing. Forms and NoticeA. Temporary Orders 1. If the petition seeks temporary relief for Protection From Abuse or Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation, and alleges immediate and present danger of abuse to the plaintiff and/or minor children, the petition shall be presented directly to the assigned PFA Judge after filing with the Prothonotary between the hours of 8:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. on days the Court of Common Pleas is open for business.2. The PFA Judge will, at the earliest possible time consistent with his/her schedule, conduct an ex parte temporary hearing with the plaintiff.3. The PFA Judge shall enter such temporary order, as it deems necessary, to protect the plaintiff and/or minor child(ren) pending final hearing on the petition.B. Final Hearing Within ten (10) business days of the filing of a petition for Protection From Abuse or a petition for Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation, or the granting of a temporary order, a final hearing shall be scheduled following Adams County Court administrative rules and policy.
C. Forms and Notice 1. All forms for use in the Protection From Abuse action and the Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation action including notice, petition, temporary protection order and final protection order shall be substantially in the form set forth in Pa.R.Civ.P. 1905 and Pa.R.Civ.P. 1959.2. If the Magisterial District Judge enters an emergency order, service of the order of protection and emergency petition upon the defendant shall occur in accordance with Pa.R.Civ.P.M.D.J. 1209.3. If the PFA Judge enters a temporary order, service of the petition and temporary order upon the defendant shall be in accordance with Pa. R.Civ.P. 1930.4. An affidavit of service substantially in the form set forth in Pa.R.Civ.P. 1905(d) shall be filed with the Prothonotary.Amended effective 7/10/2023; amended effective 12/23/2023.