As amended through October 30, 2020
Rule 39-15.5.9 - Compliance with Act 101 of 2010(a)Notice of Act 101 of 2010 Rights. Either prior to, or contemporaneously with the service of the Notice of Confirmation Hearing or Notice of Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights Hearing, the Notice of Act 101 of 2010 Rights shall be served on birth parents and prospective adoptive children, if of an age that they may be reasonably likely to understand the rights set forth. An Affidavit of Service for all Notices required under these Rules shall be filed with the Clerk of Court prior to the date of the Involuntary Termination or Confirmation of Consent hearing.(b)Petition for Adoption. The Petition for Adoption shall contain an averment that the Notice of Act 101 of 2010 Rights has been provided to the adoptive parents, whether a post-adoption voluntary contact agreement has been entered into, and any such agreement and the Notice of Act 101 Rights shall be attached as exhibits to the Petition for Adoption.(c)Publication. In the event of service by publication, the following language shall be added to the published Notice: "Under Act 101 of 2010, there may be an option to enter into a voluntary, enforceable post-adoption contact agreement."Frank. Cnty. Pa. 39-15.5.9