Rule 1331 Service of Petition

A. Copy. Upon the filing of a petition, a copy of the petition shall be served promptly upon the child, the child’s guardian, the child’s attorney, the guardian’s attorney, the attorney for the county agency, and the county agency.

B. Method of Service.

1) Child and guardian. The petition shall be served upon the child and all of the child’s guardians by:

a) certified mail, return receipt requested and first-class mail; or

b) delivery in-person.

2) Attorneys and the county agency. The petition shall be served upon the attorneys and county agency by:

a) first-class mail;

b) delivery in-person; or

c) another agreed upon alternative method.

C. Proof of service. An affidavit of service shall be filed prior to the adjudicatory hearing.