Eri. Cnty. Pa. 1915.4-1

As amended through August1, 2022

Rule 1915.4-1 - HEARING PROCEDURE BYPASS CUSTODY CONCILIATION CONFERENCE

(a) Complaints for custody or petitions for modification shall initially proceed through the Office of Custody Conciliation of Erie County, Pennsylvania. Except in relocation cases subject to Local Rule 1915.17, partial custody and supervised physical custody cases subject to Local Rule 1915.4-2, and Section (b) of this rule, custody actions shall proceed in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1915.4-3.

(b) A party may present a motion to bypass the custody conciliation conference to the duty judge during motion court pursuant to Local Rule 1915.13. A motion to bypass the custody conciliation may be granted in cases wherein:

(1) there are complex questions of law, fact or both; or

(2) there are serious allegations affecting the child's welfare.

Eri. Cnty. Pa. 1915.4-1

Amended effective 7/1/2020; amended effective 8/1/2022.