Rule 1915.8 - Physical And Mental Examination Of Persons***
(e) A party to a custody action shall not disclose the contents of an expert report prepared pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1915.8, including home study evaluations and physical, mental, drug and/or alcohol evaluations, to anyone except his/her attorney, another party, or an expert consultant. Disclosure to an unauthorized person, including the child who is the subject of the action, may result in sanctions. An attorney who provides such a report to a party whom he represents, or the custody hearing officer who provides such a report to an unrepresented party, shall advise the party in writing of the limits on disclosure imposed by this rule.(f) All home study evaluations and physical, mental, drug and/or alcohol evaluations filed with the court shall be sealed by the Clerk of Judicial Records and shall be unsealed only by an order of court.