(a) The decision of the court may consist of only general findings of sexual violence and/or intimidation, but shall dispose of all claims for relief. The court’s final order shall be rendered identical in content to the form set forth in Pa.R.C.P.
Rule 1957.Decision. Post-Trial Relief.
Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 1957 lets a sexual-violence-or-intimidation decision rest on general findings but requires it to dispose of all claims, with the final order in the prescribed form.
Full Text of Rule 1957
(b) No motion for post-trial relief may be filed to the final order.
Plain-English Summary
This rule shapes the court's ruling. The decision may consist of only general findings of sexual violence or intimidation but must dispose of all claims for relief, and the final order follows the form the rules provide. Consistent with the family-law chapters, post-trial motions are not used; a party who disagrees appeals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a sexual-violence protection order be challenged by a post-trial motion?
No. As in other family matters, review is by appeal; the decision must dispose of all claims.
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: PSVI decisionfinal protection order sexual violenceno post-trial PSVI