Rule 1207. Hearing.

 As soon as possible after the filing of the petition, the hearing officer shall hold an ex parte hearing thereon. The plaintiff may present witnesses at the hearing, but need not be compelled to disclose the permanent or temporary residence of the plaintiff or minor children.

   Official Note

   Under Section 6110(a) of the Protection From Abuse Act, 23 Pa.C.S. §  6110(a), the hearing is ex parte, and under Section 6110(b) of the Act, 23 Pa.C.S. §  6110(b) the emergency orders issued by the hearing officer as a result of the hearing are of short duration. Accordingly, there are no provisions in these rules for notice to the defendant prior to the hearing. The hearing need not be held at the office of the hearing officer. The last phrase was added to insure compliance with Section 6112 of the Act, 23 Pa.C.S. §  6112.

Source

   The provisions of this Rule 1207 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 page (256537).


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