Rule 1205. Persons who may seek emergency relief.

 An adult or an emancipated minor may seek emergency relief from abuse for himself or herself. Also, any parent, adult household member or guardian ad litem may seek emergency relief from abuse on behalf of minor children. In addition, a guardian of the person of an incapacitated person as defined in 20 Pa.C.S. §  5501 may seek emergency relief on behalf of the incapacitated person.

   Official Note

   This rule is derived from Section 6106 of the Protection From Abuse Act, 23 Pa.C.S. §  6106.

Source

   The provisions of this Rule 1205 amended March 27, 1992, effective immediately, 22 Pa.B. 1900; amended November 2, 2001, effective February 1, 2002, 31 Pa.B. 6385. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (256536) to (256537).


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