Rule 1910.14.Defendant Leaving Jurisdiction. Security.
Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 1910.14 lets the court, on an affidavit that a support defendant is about to leave the jurisdiction, issue process to bring the defendant in and require security.
Full Text of Rule 1910.14
At any stage of the proceeding, upon affidavit that the defendant is about to leave the jurisdiction, the court may issue appropriate process directing that the defendant be brought before the court at such time as the court may direct. At that time the court may direct that the defendant give security, with one or more sureties, to appear when directed by the court or to comply with any order of court.
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Plain-English Summary
A support defendant who flees the state can leave a family without support. On an affidavit that the defendant is about to leave the jurisdiction, this rule lets the court issue appropriate process to bring the defendant before it and require security — a guarantee that the support obligation will be met even if the defendant leaves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can the court do if a support defendant is about to leave the state?
On affidavit, it may issue process to bring the defendant in and require security for the support obligation.
Source & verification. Rule text, the Official Note, and the amendment
history are reproduced verbatim from the Pennsylvania Code, Title 231, the official compilation
of rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Last verified June 30, 2026. ·
Official text
Also known as: defendant leaving jurisdictionsupport securityfleeing support defendant