Rule 1208. Findings and protection orders.

 A. If the hearing officer, upon good cause shown, finds it necessary to protect the plaintiff or minor children from abuse, he may grant relief in accordance with Section 6110(a) of the Protection From Abuse Act, 23 Pa.C.S. §  6110(a), and make any protection orders necessary to effectuate that relief. Immediate and present danger of abuse to the plaintiff or minor children shall constitute good cause.

 B. The hearing officer shall enter on the petition form his findings and any protection orders made or other action taken by him.

   Official Note

   Subdivision A of this rule is derived from Section 6110(a) of the Protection From Abuse Act, 23 Pa.C.S. §  6110(a), which permits the hearing officer to grant limited relief in accordance with Section 6108(a)(1), (2) and (6) or (1) and (6) of the Act (relating to relief).

   The provisions of this Rule 1208 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 (256537) to (256538).