As amended through May 6, 2024
Rule 1915.27 - Nonappearance at Hearing Before Custody Conciliator(a) If a plaintiff/petitioner fails to appear, without proper cause shown, at the hearing before the Custody Conciliator, and the Custody Conciliator is satisfied that proper notice of the order fixing the hearing has been given to plaintiff/petitioner, the Custody Conciliator shall recommend to the Court that an order be entered dismissing the complaint or petition to modify with respect to that party.(b) If a defendant/respondent or party joined in the case fails to appear, without proper cause shown, at the hearing before the Custody Conciliator, and the Custody Conciliator is satisfied that proper service of the order has been given to the defendant/respondent or non-appearing party, it shall be presumed that said party has agreed to a conciliation conference in that party's absence, and the Custody Conciliator shall proceed and recommend an order to be entered by the Court.(c) If all parties fail to appear at a conciliation conference before the Custody Conciliator, and the Custody Conciliator is satisfied that proper service has been given to all parties, the Custody Conciliator shall recommend to the Court that an Order be entered dismissing the complaint or petition to modify.Amended effective 2/12/2018 ; amended effective 7/9/2019; amended effective 3/14/2020.