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42 PA Cons Stat § 62A18 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62A - Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation|Section 62A18 - Applicability

§ 62A18. Applicability. The provisions of the following acts relating to victims who are protected by an order issued under 23 Pa.C.S. Ch. 61 (relating to protection from abuse) shall apply also to victims who are protected by an order issued under this chapter:  (1) The act of November 24, 1998 (P.L.882, No.111), known as the Crime Victims Act. (2) 23 Pa.C.S. Ch. 67 (relating to domestic and sexual violence victim address confidentiality).
42 PA Cons Stat § 62A19 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62A - Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation|Section 62A19 - Inability to pay

§ 62A19. Inability to pay. (a) Order for installment payments.--Upon plea and proof that a person is without the financial means to pay a fine, a fee or a cost, a court may order payment of money owed in installments appropriate to the circumstances of the person and shall fix the amounts, times and manner of payment.  (b) Electronic payment.--The treasurer of each county may allow the use of credit cards and bank cards in the payment of money owed under this chapter.
42 PA Cons Stat § 62A20 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62A - Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation|Section 62A20 - Construction

§ 62A20. Construction. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to preclude an action for wrongful use of civil process in accordance with Subchapter E of Chapter 83 (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).
42 PA Cons Stat § 6301 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 63 - Juvenile Matters|Section 6301 - Short title and purposes of chapter

§ 6301. Short title and purposes of chapter. (a) Short title.--This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Juvenile Act."  (b) Purposes.--This chapter shall be interpreted and construed as to effectuate the following purposes:  (1) To preserve the unity of the family whenever possible or to provide another alternative permanent family when the unity of the family cannot be maintained.  (1.1) To provide for the care, protection, safety and wholesome mental and physical development of children coming within the provisions of this chapter.  (2) Consistent with the protection of the public interest, to provide for children committing delinquent acts programs of supervision, care and rehabilitation which provide balanced attention to the protection of the community, the imposition of accountability for offenses committed and the development of competencies to enable children to become responsible and productive members of the community.  (3) To achieve the foregoing purposes in a family environment whenever possible, separating the child from parents only when necessary for his welfare, safety or health or in the interests of public safety, by doing all of the following:  (i) employing evidence-based practices whenever possible and, in the case of a delinquent child, by using the least restrictive intervention that is consistent with the protection of the community, the imposition of accountability for offenses committed and the rehabilitation, supervision and treatment needs of the child; and  (ii) imposing confinement only if necessary and for the minimum amount of time that is consistent with the purposes under paragraphs (1), (1.1) and (2).  (4) To provide means through which the provisions of this chapter are executed and enforced and in which the parties are assured a fair hearing and their constitutional and other legal rights recognized and enforced.  (Nov. 17, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1127, No.33, eff. 120 days; Dec. 15, 1998, P.L.949, No.126, eff. Jan. 1, 1999; Oct. 25, 2012, P.L.1655, No.204, eff. 60 days)    2012 Amendment. Act 204 amended subsec. (b).  Cross References. Section 6301 is referred to in section 6352 of this title.
42 PA Cons Stat § 6304.1 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 63 - Juvenile Matters|Section 6304.1 - Summary offenses

§ 6304.1. Summary offenses. (a) Review.-- (1) Upon notice being certified to the court that a child has failed to comply with a lawful sentence imposed for a summary offense, a probation officer shall review the complaints and charges of delinquency pursuant to section 6304 (relating to powers and duties of probation officers) for the purpose of considering the commencement of proceedings under this chapter.  (2) A proceeding commenced under the review in this subsection is a separate action from the underlying summary conviction. For the purposes of proceedings commenced under this section, failure to comply with a lawful sentence imposed for a summary offense is an alleged delinquent act.  (3) Any reference to the underlying summary conviction is solely for the purpose of the certification from the magisterial district judge to the court of common pleas that the juvenile was convicted of the summary offense and failed to comply under section 4132(2) (relating to attachment and summary punishment for contempts).  (b) Administration of money.--Any money subsequently paid by the child pursuant to the disposition of the charges shall be administered and disbursed in accordance with written guidelines adopted by the president judge of the court of common pleas. The court may direct that any portion of the money received from the child shall be deposited into a restitution fund established by the president judge of the court of common pleas pursuant to section 6352(a)(5) (relating to disposition of delinquent child).  (Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1703, No.217, eff. imd.; June 28, 2018, P.L.361, No.49, eff. 60 days)    2018 Amendment. Act 49 amended subsec. (a).  2004 Amendment. Act 217 added section 6304.1.
42 PA Cons Stat § 6305 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 63 - Juvenile Matters|Section 6305 - Masters

 § 6305. Masters. (a) General rule.--The governing authority may promulgate rules for the selection and appointment of masters on a full-time or part-time basis. A master shall be a member of the bar of this Commonwealth. The number and compensation of masters shall be fixed by the governing authority, and their compensation shall be paid by the county.  (b) Hearings before masters.--The court of common pleas may direct that hearings in any case or class of cases be conducted in the first instance by the master in the manner provided in this chapter. Before commencing the hearing the master shall inform the parties who have appeared that they are entitled to have the matter heard by a judge. If a party objects, the hearing shall be conducted by a judge.  (c) Recommendations of masters.--Upon the conclusion of a hearing before a master, he shall transmit written findings and recommendations for disposition to the judge. Prompt written notice and copies of the findings and recommendations shall be given to the parties to the proceeding.  (d) Rehearing before judge.--A rehearing before the judge may be ordered by the judge at any time upon cause shown. Unless a rehearing is ordered, the findings and recommendations become the findings and order of the court when confirmed in writing by the judge.   (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days)   1978 Amendment. Act 53 amended subsec. (a).  Suspension by Court Rule. Subsection (b) was suspended by Pennsylvania Rule of Juvenile Court Procedure No. 800(6), amended December 30, 2005, insofar as it is inconsistent with Rule 187 relating to authority of master.  Subsection (b) was suspended by Pennsylvania Rule of Juvenile Court Procedure No. 1800(5), adopted August 21, 2006, insofar as it is inconsistent with Rule 1187 relating to authority of master.
42 PA Cons Stat § 6306 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 63 - Juvenile Matters|Section 6306 - Costs and expenses of care of child

§ 6306. Costs and expenses of care of child. The costs and expenses of the care of the child shall be paid as provided by sections 704.1 and 704.2 of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the "Public Welfare Code."  (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53)   1978 Amendment. Act 53 added present section 6306 and repealed former section 6306 relating to the same subject matter and provided that the amendment was effective January 1, 1978.  References in Text. The short title of the act of June 13, 1967, P.L.31, No.21, known as the Public Welfare Code, referred to in this section, was amended by the act of December 28, 2015, P.L.500, No.92. The amended short title is now the Human Services Code.
42 PA Cons Stat § 6310 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 63 - Juvenile Matters|Section 6310 - Parental participation

 § 6310. Parental participation. (a) General rule.--In any proceeding under this chapter, a court may order a parent, guardian or custodian to participate in the treatment, supervision or rehabilitation of a child, including, but not limited to, community service, restitution, counseling, treatment and education programs.  (b) Presence at proceedings.--The court may, when the court determines that it is in the best interests of the child, order a parent, guardian or custodian of a child to be present at and to bring the child to any proceeding under this chapter.  (c) Contempt.--A person who, without good cause, fails to comply with an order issued under this section may be found in contempt of court. The court may issue a bench warrant for any parent, guardian or custodian who, without good cause, fails to appear at any proceeding.  (d) Intent.--The General Assembly hereby declares that every parent, guardian or custodian of a child who is the subject of a proceeding under this chapter and a court-ordered program under this chapter should attend the proceeding and participate fully in the program.  (e) Limitation.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to create a right of a child to have his parent, guardian or custodian present at a proceeding under this chapter or participate in a court-ordered program.   (Nov. 17, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1109, No.28, eff. 60 days)   1995 Amendment. Act 28, 1st Sp.Sess., added section 6310.
42 PA Cons Stat § 6321 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 63 - Juvenile Matters|Section 6321 - Commencement of proceedings

§ 6321. Commencement of proceedings. (a) General rule.--A proceeding under this chapter may be commenced:  (1) By transfer of a case as provided in section 6322 (relating to transfer from criminal proceedings).  (2) By the court accepting jurisdiction as provided in section 6362 (relating to disposition of resident child received from another state) or accepting supervision of a child as provided in section 6364 (relating to supervision under foreign order).  (2.1) By taking a child into custody in accordance with the provisions of section 6324 (relating to taking into custody).  (3) In other cases by the filing of a petition as provided in this chapter. The petition and all other documents in the proceeding shall be entitled "In the interest of............................, a minor," and shall be captioned and docketed as provided by general rule.  (b) Venue.--A proceeding under this chapter may be commenced:  (1) In the county in which the child resides. (2) If delinquency is alleged, in the county in which the acts constituting the alleged delinquency occurred.  (3) If dependency is alleged, in the county in which the child is present when it is commenced. (c) Transfer to another court within this Commonwealth.-- (1) If the child resides in a county of this Commonwealth and the proceeding is commenced in a court of another county, the court, on motion of a party or on its own motion made after the adjudicatory hearing or at any time prior to final disposition, may transfer the proceeding to the county of the residence of the child for further action. Like transfers may be made if the residence of the child changes during the proceeding. The proceeding may be transferred if the child has been adjudicated delinquent and other proceedings involving the child are pending in the court of the county of his residence.  (2) Certified copies of all legal and social documents and records pertaining to the case on file with the court shall accompany the transfer.  (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days; Feb. 29, 1980, P.L.36, No.12, eff. 60 days)    1980 Amendment. Act 12 amended subsec. (a).  1978 Amendment. Act 53 amended subsec. (b).  Suspension by Court Rule. Section 6321 was suspended by Pennsylvania Rule of Juvenile Court Procedure No. 800(7), amended December 30, 2005, insofar as it is inconsistent with Rule 200 relating to commencing proceedings.  Cross References. Section 6321 is referred to in section 9799.19 of this title.
42 PA Cons Stat § 6324 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 63 - Juvenile Matters|Section 6324 - Taking into custody

§ 6324. Taking into custody. A child may be taken into custody: (1) Pursuant to an order of the court under this chapter. Prior to entering a protective custody order removing a child from the home of the parent, guardian or custodian, the court must determine that to allow the child to remain in the home is contrary to the welfare of the child.  (2) Pursuant to the laws of arrest. (3) By a law enforcement officer or duly authorized officer of the court if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the child is suffering from illness or injury or is in imminent danger from his surroundings, and that his removal is necessary.  (4) By a law enforcement officer or duly authorized officer of the court if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the child has run away from his parents, guardian, or other custodian.  (5) By a law enforcement officer or duly authorized officer of the court if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the child has violated conditions of his probation.   (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1705, No.215, eff. 60 days)   Suspension by Court Rule. Section 6324 was suspended by Pennsylvania Rule of Juvenile Court Procedure No. 1800(6), adopted August 21, 2006, insofar as it is inconsistent with Rule 1202 relating to procedures for protective custody by police and county agency.  Cross References. Section 6324 is referred to in sections 6304, 6321, 6327, 6351, 6351.1 of this title; section 6315 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations).
42 PA Cons Stat § 6325 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 63 - Juvenile Matters|Section 6325 - Detention of child

§ 6325. Detention of child. A child taken into custody shall not be detained or placed in shelter care prior to the hearing on the petition unless his detention or care is required to protect the person or property of others or of the child or because the child may abscond or be removed from the jurisdiction of the court or because he has no parent, guardian, or custodian or other person able to provide supervision and care for him and return him to the court when required, or an order for his detention or shelter care has been made by the court pursuant to this chapter.    Cross References. Section 6325 is referred to in sections 6304, 6326, 6331, 6332 of this title.
42 PA Cons Stat § 6328 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 63 - Juvenile Matters|Section 6328 - Dependency in lieu of delinquency

§ 6328. Dependency in lieu of delinquency. (a) Referral to county agency.--The offenses provided under subsection (b) shall be referred to a county agency under 23 Pa.C.S. §§ 6362 (relating to responsibilities of county agency for child protective services) and 6375 (relating to county agency requirements for general protective services) if the offense:  (1) Is committed by a child as a direct result of being a sexually exploited child as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 3001 (relating to definitions).  (2) Is directly related to having been subject to human trafficking as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 3001.  (b) Eligible offenses.--Eligible offenses for referral to a county agency include the following:  (1) 18 Pa.C.S. § 3503 (relating to criminal trespass). (2) 18 Pa.C.S. § 4914 (relating to false identification to law enforcement authorities). (3) 18 Pa.C.S. § 5503 (relating to disorderly conduct). (4) 18 Pa.C.S. § 5506 (relating to loitering and prowling at night time). (5) An offense for simple possession of a controlled substance under section 13(a)(16) and (31) of the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.  (c) Delinquency proceedings.-- (1) If an offense listed in subsection (b) is referred to a county agency, delinquency proceedings under this chapter may not be commenced immediately.  (2) If treatment and social services are unsuccessful while the dependency petition is pending, as evidenced by the child's behavior, and the county agency believes that juvenile justice services are necessary and warranted, the county agency shall refer the child's case to the juvenile probation department or district attorney's office for the commencement of delinquency proceedings.  (d) Record expungement.--Upon the final discharge of supervision, juvenile court records relating to an offense listed in subsection (b) shall be expunged by the court under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9123 (relating to juvenile records).  (Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.797, No.130, eff. 60 days)   2018 Amendment. Act 130 added section 6328.  Cross References. Section 6328 is referred to in section 3065 of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses).
42 PA Cons Stat § 6331 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 63 - Juvenile Matters|Section 6331 - Release from detention or commencement of proceedings

§ 6331. Release from detention or commencement of proceedings. If a child is brought before the court or delivered to a detention or shelter care facility designated by the court, the intake or other authorized officer of the court shall immediately make an investigation and release the child unless it appears that his detention or shelter care is warranted or required under section 6325 (relating to detention of child). The release of the child shall not prevent the subsequent filing of a petition as provided in this chapter. If he is not so released, a petition shall be promptly made and presented to the court within 24 hours or the next court business day of the admission of the child to detention or shelter care.   (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days)   Suspension by Court Rule. Section 6331 was suspended by Pennsylvania Rule of Juvenile Court Procedure No. 800(11), amended December 30, 2005, insofar as it is inconsistent with Rule 242 relating to detention hearing.  Section 6331 was suspended by Pennsylvania Rule of Juvenile Court Procedure No. 1800(7), adopted August 21, 2006, insofar as it is inconsistent with Rules 1242 and 1330(A) relating to general conduct of shelter care hearing and petition: filing, contents, function, aggravated circumstances.  Cross References. Section 6331 is referred to in section 6304 of this title.
42 PA Cons Stat § 6332 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 63 - Juvenile Matters|Section 6332 - Informal hearing

 § 6332. Informal hearing. (a) General rule.--An informal hearing shall be held promptly by the court or master and not later than 72 hours after the child is placed in detention or shelter care to determine whether his detention or shelter care is required under section 6325 (relating to detention of child), whether to allow the child to remain in the home would be contrary to the welfare of the child and, if the child is alleged to be delinquent, whether probable cause exists that the child has committed a delinquent act. Reasonable notice thereof, either oral or written, stating the time, place, and purpose of the hearing shall be given to the child and if they can be found, to his parents, guardian, or other custodian. Prior to the commencement of the hearing the court or master shall inform the parties of their right to counsel and to appointed counsel if they are needy persons, and of the right of the child to remain silent with respect to any allegations of delinquency. If the child is alleged to be a dependent child, the court or master shall also determine whether reasonable efforts were made to prevent such placement or, in the case of an emergency placement where services were not offered and could not have prevented the necessity of placement, whether this level of effort was reasonable due to the emergency nature of the situation, safety considerations and circumstances of the family.  (b) Rehearing.--If the child is not so released and a parent, guardian or other custodian has not been notified of the hearing, did not appear or waive appearance at the hearing, and files his affidavit showing these facts, the court or master shall rehear the matter without unnecessary delay and order release of the child, unless it appears from the hearing that his detention or shelter care is required under section 6325.  (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days; Dec. 15, 1986, P.L.1598, No.177, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1705, No.215, eff. 60 days)    Cross References. Section 6332 is referred to in sections 6337.1, 6351 of this title; section 6315 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations).
42 PA Cons Stat § 6333 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 63 - Juvenile Matters|Section 6333 - Subpoena

 § 6333. Subpoena. (a) General rule.--Upon application of a child, parent, guardian, custodian, probation officer, district attorney, or other party to the proceedings, the court, master, or the clerk of the court shall issue, or the court or master may on its own motion issue, subpoenas requiring attendance and testimony of witnesses and production of papers at any hearing under this chapter.  (b) Copy to parents, guardians and custodians.-- (1) A copy of the subpoena requiring attendance and testimony of a witness who is under 18 years of age shall be issued to the parent, guardian or other custodian of the witness in addition to the issuance of the subpoena for the witness.  (2) The court may waive issuance of the copy under paragraph (1) for cause shown in a specific case.   (Oct. 9, 2008, P.L.1352, No.98, eff. 60 days)