Chapter 1: General Provisions
Pennsylvania Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure – 2026
Rule 100
Scope of Rules
Rule 101
Purpose, Application, and Construction of Rules
Rule 102
Citing the Juvenile Court Procedural Rules
Rule 105
Search Warrants
Rule 120
Definitions
Rule 121
Local Rules
Rule 122
Continuances
Rule 123
Subpoenas
Rule 124
Summons and Notice
Rule 125
Habeas Corpus
Rule 126
Defects in Form, Content, or Procedure
Rule 127
Recording and Transcribing Juvenile Court Proceedings
Rule 128
Presence at Proceedings
Rule 129
Appearance by Advanced Communication Technology
Rule 130
Court Fees Prohibited for Advanced Communication Technology
Rule 131
Guardian’s Presence
Rule 132
Victim’s Presence
Rule 135
Captions
Rule 136
Ex Parte Communication
Rule 137
Public Discussion by Court Personnel of Pending Matters
Rule 138
Citation of Authorities
Rule 139
Use of Restraints on the Juvenile
Rule 140
Bench Warrants for Failure to Appear at Hearings
Rule 141
Bench Warrants for Absconders
Rule 142
Waiver of Fees and Costs
Rule 147
Educational Decision Maker
Rule 148
Educational Stability and Removal From Home
Rule 150
Attorneys—Appearances and Withdrawals
Rule 151
Assignment of Counsel
Rule 152
Waiver of Counsel
Rule 160
Inspecting, Copying, and Disseminating the Official Court Record
Rule 161
Inspecting, Copying, and Disseminating Juvenile Probation Files
Rule 163
Release of Information to School
Rule 165
Design of Forms
Rule 166
Maintaining Records in the Clerk of Courts
Rule 167
Filings and Service of Court Orders and Notices
Rule 170
Motion to Expunge or Destroy Records
Rule 172
Order to Expunge or Destroy
Rule 173
Retention of Specific Information from Juvenile Records
Rule 182
Qualifications of Juvenile Court Hearing Officer
Rule 185
Appointment to Cases
Rule 187
Authority of Juvenile Court Hearing Officer
Rule 190
Admissions Before Juvenile Court Hearing Officer
Rule 191
Juvenile Court Hearing Officer’s Findings and Recommendation to the Judge
Rule 192
Challenge to Juvenile Court Hearing Officer’s Recommendation
Rule 195
Powers, Duties, and Training of a Juvenile Probation Officer