Rule 1205. Persons Who May Seek Emergency Relief

A. In actions brought pursuant to Section 6110 of the Protection From Abuse Act, 23 Pa.C.S. § 6110, an adult or an emancipated minor may seek emergency relief from abuse for himself or herself. Also, any parent, adult household member or guardian ad litem may seek emergency relief from abuse on behalf of minor children. In addition, a guardian of the person of an incapacitated person as defined in 20 Pa.C.S. § 5501 may seek emergency relief on behalf of the incapacitated person.

B. In actions brought pursuant to Section 62A09 of Title 42, 42 Pa.C.S. § 62A09 (providing for protection in connection with claims of sexual violence and intimidation), an adult or emancipated minor may seek emergency relief for himself or herself. Also, any parent, adult household member or guardian ad litem may seek emergency relief on behalf of a minor child. In addition, a guardian of the person of an incapacitated person as defined in 20 Pa.C.S. § 5501 may seek emergency relief on behalf of the incapacitated person.

Official Note

This rule is derived from Section 6106 of the Protection From Abuse Act, 23 Pa.C.S. § 6106, as well as 42 Pa.C.S. § 62A05.

The filings required by this rule are subject to the Case Records Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania . See Rule 217.