§ 6305.  Electronic reporting.

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 6305

(a) Departmental procedures. --The department shall establish procedures for the secure and confidential use of electronic technologies to transmit information under this chapter, including:     (1) the filing of reports and other required records, including those of the county...

§ 6304.  Exclusions from child abuse.

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 6304

(a) Environmental factors. --No child shall be deemed to be physically or mentally abused based on injuries that result solely from environmental factors, such as inadequate housing, furnishings, income, clothing and medical care, that are beyond the control of the parent or person responsible for...

§ 6303.  Definitions.

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 6303

(a) General rule. --The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:"Accept for service." --Decide on the basis of the needs and problems of an individual to admit or receive the...

§ 6302.  Findings and purpose of chapter.

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 6302

(a) Findings. --Abused children are in urgent need of an effective child protective service to prevent them from suffering further injury and impairment.(b) Purpose. --It is the purpose of this chapter to encourage more complete reporting of suspected child abuse to the extent permitted by...

§ 6301.  Short title of chapter.

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 6301

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Child Protective Services Law.

§ 6122. Construction

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 6122

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to preclude an action for wrongful use of civil process pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 83 Subch. E (relating to wrongful use of civil proceedings) or criminal prosecution for a violation of 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 49 (relating to falsification and intimidation).

§ 6121. Warrantless searches

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 6121

Except as provided in section 6113 (relating to arrest for violation of order), nothing in this chapter shall authorize a warrantless search for firearms, other weapons or ammunition.

§ 6120. Inability to pay

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 6120

(a) ORDER FOR INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS.-- Upon plea and proof that a person is without the financial means to pay a fine, a fee, economic relief ordered under section 6108(a)(8) (relating to relief) or a cost, a court may order payment of money owed in installments appropriate to the circumstances of...

§ 6119. Immunity

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 6119

(a) GENERAL RULE.-- Law enforcement agencies and their employees, including police officers and sheriffs, shall, except as provided in subsection (b), be immune from civil liability for actions taken in good faith to carry out their duties relating to the seizure and relinquishment of firearms,...

§ 6117. Procedure and other remedies

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 6117

(a) GENERAL RULE.-- Unless otherwise indicated in this chapter, a proceeding under this chapter shall be in accordance with applicable general rules and shall be in addition to any other available civil or criminal remedies. The plaintiff and the defendant may seek modification of an order issued...