Chapter 11: General Provisions
Pennsylvania Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure – 2026
Rule 1100
Scope of Rules
Rule 1101
Purpose, Application, and Construction of Rules
Rule 1102
Citing the Juvenile Court Procedural Rules
Rule 1120
Definitions
Rule 1121
Local Rules
Rule 1122
Continuances
Rule 1123
Subpoenas
Rule 1124
Summons
Rule 1126
Defects in Form, Content, or Procedure
Rule 1127
Recording and Transcribing Juvenile Court Proceedings
Rule 1128
Presence at Proceedings
Rule 1129
Appearance by Advanced Communication Technology
Rule 1130
Court Fees Prohibited for Advanced Communication Technology
Rule 1133
Motion to Intervene
Rule 1134
Proceedings in Camera
Rule 1135
Captions
Rule 1136
Ex Parte Communication
Rule 1137
Public Discussion by Court Personnel of Pending Matters
Rule 1138
Citation of Authorities
Rule 1140
Bench Warrants for Failure to Appear
Rule 1142
Waiver of Fees and Costs
Rule 1145
Application or Motion for Examination and Treatment of a Child
Rule 1146
Notice of Truancy Hearing
Rule 1147
Educational Decision Maker
Rule 1148
Educational Stability and Placement
Rule 1149
Family Finding
Rule 1150
Attorneys—Appearances and Withdrawals
Rule 1151
Assignment of Guardian Ad Litem and Counsel
Rule 1152
Waiver of Counsel
Rule 1154
Duties of Guardian Ad Litem
Rule 1158
Assignment of Court Appointed Special Advocates
Rule 1160
Inspection of the Official Court Record
Rule 1165
Design of Forms
Rule 1166
Maintaining Records in the Clerk of Courts
Rule 1167
Filings and Service of Court Orders and Notices
Rule 1182
Qualifications of Juvenile Court Hearing Officer
Rule 1185
Appointment to Cases
Rule 1187
Authority of Juvenile Court Hearing Officer
Rule 1190
Stipulations Before Juvenile Court Hearing Officer
Rule 1191
Juvenile Court Hearing Officer’s Findings and Recommendation to the Judge