# PA. R. Ct. 125: Rule 125. Habeas Corpus

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_PA_T237_R125

## Section

- **Citation:** PA. R. Ct. 125
- **Heading:** Rule 125. Habeas Corpus
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Court Rules / Title 237 / Rule 125

## Text

A. The petition for writ of habeas corpus challenging the legality of the juvenile’s detention or placement shall be filed with the clerk of courts of the judicial district in which the order directing the juvenile’s detention or placement was entered. B. The clerk of courts shall forward the petition immediately to the presiding juvenile court judge for review and shall identify the petition as time sensitive. Comment See Rules 344 and 345 for motion procedures. See In re Crouse , 4 Whart. 9 (Pa. 1839). Official Note Rule 125 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)
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- [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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