Rule 1210 - Duration of Emergency Protection OrdersIf an emergency order of protection has issued pursuant to either the Protection From Abuse Act or Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation Act, the plaintiff shall be informed of the following:
A. that the Magisterial District Judge's emergency order will expire at the close of the next Court of Common Pleas business day and, that a further temporary order may be issued only by a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Adams County;B. if the plaintiff seeks the issuance of a temporary order, on the next Court of Common Pleas business day, the Plaintiff shall prepare and file a petition in the form required by the Rules of Civil Procedure and shall appear before a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas.C. if the plaintiff requests the issuance of a temporary order, the next business day in the Court of Common Pleas, a Judge will, at the earliest possible time consistent with his/her schedule, conduct an ex parte temporary hearing with the plaintiff.Amended effective 11/8/2023.