In Re: Order Amending Rule 1930.4 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure

Rule 1930.4. Service of Original Process in Domestic Relations Matters. — The rule text is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following text — (a) Personal Service. (1) Persons Who May Serve. A sheriff or competent adult, as defined in Pa.R.Civ.P. 76, may effectuate personal service of original process in domestic relations matters, including Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation matters. (2) Manner of Service. (i) A sheriff or competent adult may serve original process: (A) by handing a copy of the original process to the defendant; (B) at the defendant’s…