Multiple Offenses in Petition

Pennsylvania Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure

Rule: 332

Jurisdiction: PA

Bluebook Citation: Pa.R.J.C.P. 332

A. Different incidents . When more than one offense is alleged to have been committed within a judicial district by a juvenile arising from different delinquent episodes, one petition may be filed. However, each incident shall be described separately in conformity with the requirements of Rule 330(C)(4)—(6). B. Same incidents . When more than one offense is alleged to have been committed within a judicial district by a juvenile arising from the same delinquent episode, a single petition shall be filed. Comment The purpose of paragraph (A) is to permit one petition for multiple offenses arising from different delinquent episodes. The offenses are to be stated with particularity to inform the juvenile of the allegations. See Rule 330(C)(4) through (6) for specific requirements. Under paragraph (B), a single petition is to be submitted for offenses arising from the same delinquent episode. Official Note Rule 332 adopted April 1, 2005, effective October 1, 2005. Committee Explanatory Reports: Final Report explaining the provisions of Rule 332 published with the Court’s Order at 35 Pa.B. 2214 (April 16, 2005). B. Same incidents . When more than one offense is alleged to have been committed within a judicial district by a juvenile arising from the same delinquent episode, a single petition shall be filed. Comment The purpose of paragraph (A) is to permit one petition for multiple offenses arising from different delinquent episodes. The offenses are to be stated with particularity to inform the juvenile of the allegations. See Rule 330(C)(4) through (6) for specific requirements. Under paragraph (B), a single petition is to be submitted for offenses arising from the same delinquent episode. Official Note Rule 332 adopted April 1, 2005, effective October 1, 2005. Committee Explanatory Reports: Final Report explaining the provisions of Rule 332 published with the Court’s Order at 35 Pa.B. 2214 (April 16, 2005). Comment The purpose of paragraph (A) is to permit one petition for multiple offenses arising from different delinquent episodes. The offenses are to be stated with particularity to inform the juvenile of the allegations. See Rule 330(C)(4) through (6) for specific requirements. Under paragraph (B), a single petition is to be submitted for offenses arising from the same delinquent episode. Official Note Rule 332 adopted April 1, 2005, effective October 1, 2005. Committee Explanatory Reports: Final Report explaining the provisions of Rule 332 published with the Court’s Order at 35 Pa.B. 2214 (April 16, 2005). Under paragraph (B), a single petition is to be submitted for offenses arising from the same delinquent episode. Official Note Rule 332 adopted April 1, 2005, effective October 1, 2005. Committee Explanatory Reports: Final Report explaining the provisions of Rule 332 published with the Court’s Order at 35 Pa.B. 2214 (April 16, 2005). Official Note Rule 332 adopted April 1, 2005, effective October 1, 2005. Committee Explanatory Reports: Final Report explaining the provisions of Rule 332 published with the Court’s Order at 35 Pa.B. 2214 (April 16, 2005). Rule 332 adopted April 1, 2005, effective October 1, 2005. Committee Explanatory Reports: Final Report explaining the provisions of Rule 332 published with the Court’s Order at 35 Pa.B. 2214 (April 16, 2005). Committee Explanatory Reports: Final Report explaining the provisions of Rule 332 published with the Court’s Order at 35 Pa.B. 2214 (April 16, 2005). Final Report explaining the provisions of Rule 332 published with the Court’s Order at 35 Pa.B. 2214 (April 16, 2005).

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