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Pa. R.J.C.P. 510
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Rule 510 Prompt Dispositional Hearing
Chapter 5: Dispositional Hearing
Rule Text
A. General rule.
1) Juvenile is detained. If the juvenile is detained, the dispositional hearing shall be held no later than twenty days after the ruling on the offenses under Rule 408.
2) Juvenile not detained. If the juvenile is not detained, the dispositional hearing shall be held no later than sixty days after ruling on the offenses pursuant to Rule 408.
B. Continuances. The dispositional hearing may be continued, if necessary. If the juvenile is detained, each continuance shall not exceed twenty days.
Amendment history: The provisions of this Rule 510 amended May 12, 2008, effective May 12, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 3238. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (327986).