Del. Cnty. Pa. 1910.28(b)

As amended through July 15, 2018

Rule 1910.28(b) - Form Of Notice Of Right To Trial On Issue Of Paternity

The following notice and order shall be used in lieu of the form of notice provided in Pa.R.C.P. 1910.28(b).

Form of Notice for Blood Tests:

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF DELAWARE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

Plaintiff	No._______________of20_
V.
Defendant	Civil Action - Support

NOTICE OF RIGHTS TO BLOOD TEST AND TO TRIAL ON ISSUE OF PATERNITY

The defendant has not acknowledged paternity of the child,________________born on _____in ___________________(City and State), to_____________(Mother).

(a) The parties are advised of their right to blood testing pursuant to the Judicial Code, 42 Pa. C.S.A. 6131, et seq.

(b) The parties are advised of their right to a trial by jury to determine the issue of paternity, and to have an attorney represent them on the issue of paternity.

(c) The parties further are advised that the trial on the issue of paternity shall be without a jury unless a party demands a trial by jury, in writing, within ten (10) days from the date of this notice on the separate form attached.

Domestic Relations Officer

Date:

I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this notice this________day of___________, 20_____

Plaintiff_________________________ Defendant:___________________________

Form of Order for Blood Tests:

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF DELAWARE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

Petitioner	No.________________of 20_
vs.
Respondent	Civil Action - Support

ORDER

AND NOW, this_______day of________, 20____, upon denial of paternity by the respondent, and upon petition by_________, the court makes the following ORDER:

The petitioner and respondent and the minor child whose paternity is in question, are hereby ordered to submit to blood grouping tests, red cell typing and human leucocyte antigen testing (42 Pa. C.S.A. 6131et seq.) such blood tests to be performed by qualified experts.

The blood tests are to be taken by and made under the auspices of____________and at ________________________on the____________day of_________,20_, at______AM/PM.

By the Court:

Del. Cnty. Pa. 1910.28(b)