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62a09 – Emergency Relief By Minor Judiciary | Pennsylvania Law

Learn how Pennsylvania's minor judiciary can issue emergency relief orders when courts are unavailable to protect victims in urgent situations.

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62a09 – Emergency Relief By Minor Judiciary

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 62a09

Summary

Pennsylvania law allows minor judiciary courts to issue emergency relief orders when courts are unavailable due to judge shortages, illness, or travel. These orders can be granted ex parte to protect victims in urgent situations and are valid until the next court availability. The law also mandates the certification of these emergency orders to the court for review and continuation if necessary.

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In simple terms: Learn how Pennsylvania's minor judiciary can issue emergency relief orders when courts are unavailable to protect victims in urgent situations.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.