# PA. R. Ct. 102: Rule 102. Citing the Juvenile Court Procedural Rules

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T237_R102

## Section

- **Citation:** PA. R. Ct. 102
- **Heading:** Rule 102. Citing the Juvenile Court Procedural Rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Court Rules / Title 237 / Rule 102

## Text

All juvenile court procedural rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania under the authority of Article V § 10(c) of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, adopted April 23, 1968, shall be known as the Pennsylvania Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure and shall be cited as ‘‘Pa.R.J.C.P.’’ Comment The authority for rule-making is granted to the Supreme Court by Article V § 10(c) of the Pennsylvania Constitution, which states in part, ‘‘[t]he Supreme Court shall have the power to prescribe general rules governing practice, procedure and the conduct of all courts ... if such rules are consistent with this Constitution and neither abridge, enlarge nor modify the substantive rights of any litigant, nor affect the right of the General Assembly to determine the jurisdiction of any court or justice of the peace, nor suspend nor alter any statute of limitation or repose. All laws shall be suspended to the extent that they are inconsistent with rules prescribed under these provisions.’’ Official Note Rule 102 adopted April 1, 2005, effective October 1, 2005.

## Nearby sections

- [PA. R. Ct. 100 Rule 100. Scope of Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T237_R100.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 101 Rule 101. Purpose, Application, and Construction of Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T237_R101.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 102 Rule 102. Citing the Juvenile Court Procedural Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T237_R102.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 105 Rule 105. Search Warrants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T237_R105.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 120 Rule 120. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T237_R120.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 121 Rule 121. Local Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T237_R121.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 122 Rule 122. Continuances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T237_R122.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 123 Rule 123. Subpoenas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T237_R123.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 124 Rule 124. Summons and Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T237_R124.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 125 Rule 125. Habeas Corpus.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T237_R125.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 126 Rule 126. Defects in Form, Content, or Procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T237_R126.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 127 Rule 127. Recording and Transcribing Juvenile Court Proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T237_R127.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 128 Rule 128. Presence at Proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T237_R128.md)
- [PA. R. Ct. 129 Rule 129. Appearance by Advanced Communication Technology.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T237_R129.md)

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