237 Pa. Code r. 1406 - Adjudicatory Hearing

A. Manner of hearing. The court shall conduct the adjudicatory hearing in an informal but orderly manner.

1) Notification. Prior to commencing the proceedings, the court shall ascertain:

a) whether notice requirements pursuant to Rules 1360 and 1361 have been met; and

b) whether unrepresented parties have been informed of the right to counsel pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 6337.

2) Advanced communication technology. Upon good cause shown, a court may utilize advanced communication technology pursuant to Rule 1129.

B. Recording. The adjudicatory hearing shall be recorded.

C. Evidence. Each party shall be given the opportunity to:

1) introduce evidence;

2) present testimony; and

3) to cross-examine any witness.

Notes

237 Pa. Code r. 1406

The provisions of this Rule 1406 amended April 21, 2011, effective 7/1/2011, 41 Pa.B. 2319; amended April 29, 2011, effective 7/1/2011, 41 Pa.B. 2413.