§ 5209.  Warrant to take physical custody of child.

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 5209

(a) Ex parte. --If a petition under this chapter contains allegations and the court finds that there is a credible risk that the child is imminently likely to be wrongfully removed, the court may issue an ex parte warrant to take physical custody of the child.(b) Hearing. --The respondent on...

§ 5208.  Provisions and measures to prevent abduction.

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 5208

(a) Contents of discretionary orders. --If a petition is filed under this chapter, the court may enter an order that must include:     (1) the basis for the courts exercise of jurisdiction     (2) the manner in which notice and opportunity to be heard were...

§ 5207.  Factors to determine risk of abduction.

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 5207

(a) Evidence supporting risk. --In determining whether there is a credible risk of abduction of a child, the court shall consider any evidence that the petitioner or respondent:     (1) has previously abducted or attempted to abduct the child     (2) has...

§ 5206.  Contents of petition.

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 5206

A petition under this chapter must be verified and include a copy of any existing child custody determination, if available. The petition must specify the risk factors for abduction, including the relevant factors described under section 5207 (relating to factors to determine risk of...

§ 5204.  Actions for abduction prevention measures.

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 5204

(a) Court. --A court on its own motion may order abduction prevention measures in a child custody proceeding if the court finds that the evidence establishes a credible risk of abduction of the child.(b) Party. --A party to a child custody determination or another individual or entity having a...

§ 5202.  Definitions.

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 5202

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:"Abduction." --The wrongful removal or wrongful retention of a child."Child." --An unemancipated individual who is under 18...

§ 5201.  Scope of chapter.

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 5201

This chapter relates to uniform child abduction prevention.

§ 8815.  Broad construction; policy of State.

Statutes | 20 Pa.C.S. § 8815

This chapter shall not be considered penal in nature, but shall be construed broadly in order to effect the policy of this State that no person shall be allowed to profit by his own wrong, wherever committed.

§ 8814.1.  Preadjudication rule.

Statutes | 20 Pa.C.S. § 8814.1

(a) Escrow required. (1) If a person has been charged, whether by indictment, information or otherwise, by the United States, the Commonwealth or any of the several states, with voluntary manslaughter or homicide, except homicide by vehicle, in connection with a decedent&rsquos death, then any...

§ 8814.  Record of conviction as evidence.

Statutes | 20 Pa.C.S. § 8814

The record of his conviction of having participated in the willful and unlawful killing of the decedent or elder abuse victim shall be admissible in evidence against a claimant of property in any civil action arising under this chapter.