As amended through January 1, 2024
Rule 1915.4 - Emergency and Special Relief(a) Definitions. (1) Petitions for Special Relief shall be filed to address a specific circumstance that does not necessitate the modification of an existing Custody Order and does not involve a violation of the existing Custody Order.(2) Petitions for Contempt shall be filed to address past or ongoing violations of an existing Custody Order.(3) Emergency Petitions for Custody shall be filed when there is an immediate threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the child.(b) Procedure. (1) Petitions for Special Relief and for Contempt will follow the same procedure as a Custody Complaint as laid out C.C.R.P. 1915.3-1.(2) Emergency Petitions for Custody will promptly be personally delivered to a judge by Court Administration for review and action.Amended effective 1/1/2024.