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23 PA Cons Stat § 4603 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 46 - Support of the Indigent|Section 4603 - Relatives' liability; procedure

§ 4603. Relatives' liability; procedure. (a) Liability.-- (1) Except as set forth in paragraph (2), all of the following individuals have the responsibility to care for and maintain or financially assist an indigent person, regardless of whether the indigent person is a public charge:  (i) The spouse of the indigent person. (ii) A child of the indigent person. (iii) A parent of the indigent person. (2) Paragraph (1) does not apply in any of the following cases: (i) If an individual does not have sufficient financial ability to support the indigent person.  (ii) A child shall not be liable for the support of a parent who abandoned the child and persisted in the abandonment for a period of ten years during the child's minority.  (b) Amount.-- (1) Except as set forth in paragraph (2), the amount of liability shall be set by the court in the judicial district in which the indigent person resides.  (2) For medical assistance for the aged other than public nursing home care, as provided in section 401 of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, the following apply:  (i) Except as set forth in subparagraph (ii), the amount of liability shall, during any 12-month period, be the lesser of:  (A) six times the excess of the liable individual's average monthly income over the amount required for the reasonable support of the liable individual and other persons dependent upon the liable individual; or  (B) the cost of the medical assistance for the aged. (ii) The department may, by reasonable regulations, adjust the liability under subparagraph (i), including complete elimination of the liability, at a cost to the Commonwealth not exceeding those funds certified by the Secretary of the Budget as available for this purpose.  (c) Procedure.--A court has jurisdiction in a case under this section upon petition of:  (1) an indigent person; or (2) any other person or public body or public agency having any interest in the care, maintenance or assistance of such indigent person.  (d) Contempt.-- (1) If an individual liable for support under this section fails to comply with an order under this section, the court shall schedule a contempt hearing. At the hearing, if the court determines that the individual liable for support has intentionally failed to comply with the order, the court may hold the individual in contempt of court and may sentence the individual to up to six months' imprisonment.  (2) This subsection applies regardless of whether the indigent person is confined in a public institution.    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 subsection (b), was amended by the act of December 28, 2015, P.L.500, No.92. The amended short title is now the Human Services Code.
23 PA Cons Stat § 4604 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 46 - Support of the Indigent|Section 4604 - Property liable for expenses

§ 4604. Property liable for expenses. (a) General rule.--Except as limited by subsection (c), the following apply:  (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the personal property of an indigent person shall be liable for the expenses incurred by a public body or public agency for the support, maintenance, assistance and burial of:  (i) the indigent person; (ii) the spouse of the indigent person; and (iii) each unemancipated child of the indigent person. (2) Paragraph (1) applies to personal property if: (i) the property was owned during the time the expenses were incurred; or (ii) during the time the expenses were incurred, there existed a cause of action which resulted in the ownership of the property.  (b) Suit.-- (1) A public body or public agency may sue the owner of property referred to in this subsection for money expended.  (2) Except as set forth in paragraph (3) or subsection (c), the following apply: (i) A judgment obtained under this subsection shall be a lien upon the estate of the defendant and may be collected as other judgments.  (ii) A claim under this section shall have the force and effect against the real and personal estate of a deceased person as other debts of a decedent and shall be ascertained and recovered in the same manner.  (3) Paragraph (2)(i) does not apply to the real and personal property comprising the home and furnishings of the defendant.  (c) Lien prohibited.--Except pursuant to the judgment of a court on account of benefits incorrectly paid on behalf of an individual, no lien may be imposed against the real property which is the primary residence of any individual or of the individual's spouse on account of assistance paid or to be paid on the individual's behalf.  (d) Lien against proceeds.--In order to carry out the purposes of this section, the department shall have a first lien against the proceeds of any cause of action that existed during the time an individual, his spouse or his unemancipated children received cash assistance. Unless otherwise directed by the department, no payment or distribution shall be made to a claimant or claimant's designee of the proceeds of any action, claim or settlement where the department has an interest without first satisfying or assuring the satisfaction of the interest of the Commonwealth. Any person who, after receiving notice of the department's interest, knowingly fails to comply with this subsection shall be liable to the department, and the department may sue and recover from the person.
23 PA Cons Stat § 4605 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 46 - Support of the Indigent|Section 4605 - Recovery of money

§ 4605. Recovery of money. (a) Recovery.--Whenever any person shall become a public charge or receive public assistance, the public body or public agency caring for or furnishing the assistance to the person may sue for and recover any sum of money which is due the person.  (b) Manner of suit.--A suit under subsection (a) shall be brought in the name of the person for the use of the public body or public agency. Proof that the person to whom the money is due became a public charge or was publicly assisted shall be conclusive proof of the right to recover whatever may be legally due the person. If the amount due has been reduced to judgment, the public body or public agency may be substituted as plaintiff in the judgment. If the amount due is founded on an order or decree of a court, the public body or public agency shall have the right to recover the amount.  (c) Self-support.--If a person becomes self-supporting or supported by a relative or friend, any money recovered and not expended in the care or assistance of the person shall belong to the person. In the case of the person's death, money not expended for the person's care, assistance and burial shall belong to the person's estate.
23 PA Cons Stat § 4606 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 46 - Support of the Indigent|Section 4606 - Guardian

§ 4606. Guardian. (a) Petition.--Any public body or public agency caring for or assisting any indigent person may petition the court of common pleas, if the person is of full age, or the orphans' court, if the person is a minor, for a rule to show cause why the public body, public agency or some other person appointed by the court should not become the legal guardian of the person and property of the person. The petition shall have attached an inventory of the property of the person. The court shall schedule a hearing on the matter and shall serve notice of the hearing upon the person.  (b) Order.--After conducting a hearing pursuant to subsection (a), the court may issue an order constituting the public body, public agency or some other person, guardian of the person and the estate of the person, whether or not all of the estate was enumerated in the inventory provided under subsection (a). The proceedings and order shall be indexed in the name of the person pursuant to court rules.  (c) Discharge.-- (1) No person for whom a guardian has been appointed under this section shall be discharged from the guardianship until the person has petitioned the court for termination. The court may terminate the guardianship if it is satisfied that:  (i) the person has become able and willing to resume control of the person's own person and estate; and  (ii) the public body or public agency has been fully reimbursed for the expense of the person's care or assistance or that all of the person's estate has been expended for the reimbursement.  (2) The cost of the proceedings under this subsection shall be paid by the petitioner unless otherwise ordered by the court.  (d) Leases permitted.--Under the supervision of the appropriate court, a guardian may lease the real estate of any person for a term of years and receive and apply the proceeds of the lease to defray the expenses incurred in the care or assistance and burial of the person. The balance of the proceeds shall be paid to the person upon termination of the guardianship or to the legal representatives of the person after the person's death.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5101 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 51 - General Provisions|Section 5101 - Attainment of full age

§ 5101. Attainment of full age. (a) Age for entering into contracts.--Any individual 18 years of age and older shall have the right to enter into binding and legally enforceable contracts and the defense of minority shall not be available to such individuals.  (b) Age for suing and being sued.--Except where otherwise provided or prescribed by law, an individual 18 years of age and older shall be deemed an adult and may sue and be sued as such.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5102 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 51 - General Provisions|Section 5102 - Children declared to be legitimate

§ 5102. Children declared to be legitimate. (a) General rule.--All children shall be legitimate irrespective of the marital status of their parents, and, in every case where children are born out of wedlock, they shall enjoy all the rights and privileges as if they had been born during the wedlock of their parents except as otherwise provided in Title 20 (relating to decedents, estates and fiduciaries).  (b) Determination of paternity.--For purposes of prescribing benefits to children born out of wedlock by, from and through the father, paternity shall be determined by any one of the following ways:  (1) If the parents of a child born out of wedlock have married each other. (2) If, during the lifetime of the child, it is determined by clear and convincing evidence that the father openly holds out the child to be his and either receives the child into his home or provides support for the child.  (3) If there is clear and convincing evidence that the man was the father of the child, which may include a prior court determination of paternity.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5105 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 51 - General Provisions|Section 5105 - Fingerprinting of children

§ 5105. Fingerprinting of children. Notwithstanding the provisions of 54 Pa.C.S. § 702(b) (relating to change by order of court), a child who is 12 years of age or younger shall not be required to submit a set of fingerprints for the purpose of a name change under 54 Pa.C.S. Ch. 7 (relating to judicial change of name).   (Dec. 15, 1998, P.L.963, No.127, eff. imd.)   1998 Amendment. Act 127 added section 5105.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5201 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 52 - Uniform Child Abduction Prevention|Section 5201 - Scope of chapter

§ 5201. Scope of chapter. This chapter relates to uniform child abduction prevention.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5202 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 52 - Uniform Child Abduction Prevention|Section 5202 - Definitions

§ 5202. Definitions. 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 years of age.  "Child custody determination." Any judgment, decree or other order of a court providing for the legal custody, physical custody or visitation with respect to a child. The term includes a permanent, temporary, initial and modification order.  "Child custody proceeding." A proceeding in which legal custody, physical custody or visitation with respect to a child is at issue. The term includes a proceeding for divorce, dissolution of marriage, separation, neglect, abuse, dependency, guardianship, paternity, termination of parental rights or protection from domestic violence.  "Court." An entity authorized under the law of a state to establish, enforce or modify a child custody determination.  "Petition." A motion or its equivalent.  "Record." Information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.  "State." A state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. The term includes a federally recognized Indian tribe or nation.  "Travel document." Records relating to a travel itinerary, including travel tickets, passes, reservations for transportation or accommodations. The term does not include a passport or visa.  "Wrongful removal." The taking of a child that breaches rights of custody or visitation given or recognized under the laws of this Commonwealth.  "Wrongful retention." The keeping or concealing of a child that breaches rights of custody or visitation given or recognized under the laws of this Commonwealth.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5203 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 52 - Uniform Child Abduction Prevention|Section 5203 - Cooperation and communication among courts

§ 5203. Cooperation and communication among courts. Sections 5410 (relating to communication between courts), 5411 (relating to taking testimony in another state) and 5412 (relating to cooperation between courts; preservation of records) apply to cooperation and communication among courts in proceedings under this chapter.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5204 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 52 - Uniform Child Abduction Prevention|Section 5204 - Actions for abduction prevention measures

§ 5204. Actions for abduction prevention measures. (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 right under the laws of this Commonwealth or any other state to seek a child custody determination for the child may file a petition seeking abduction prevention measures to protect the child under this chapter.  (c) Prosecutors or public officials.--A prosecutor or public authority designated under section 5455 (relating to role of prosecutor or public official) may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child under section 5209 (relating to warrant to take physical custody of child) or other appropriate prevention measures.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5205 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 52 - Uniform Child Abduction Prevention|Section 5205 - Jurisdiction

§ 5205. Jurisdiction. (a) General rule.--A petition under this chapter may be filed only in a court that has jurisdiction to make a child custody determination with respect to the child at issue under Chapter 54 (relating to uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement).  (b) Emergency jurisdiction.--A court of this Commonwealth has temporary emergency jurisdiction under section 5424 (relating to temporary emergency jurisdiction) if the court finds a credible risk of abduction.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5206 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 52 - Uniform Child Abduction Prevention|Section 5206 - Contents of petition

§ 5206. Contents of petition. 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 abduction). Subject to section 5429(e) (relating to information to be submitted to court), if reasonably ascertainable, the petition must contain:  (1) the name, date of birth and gender of the child; (2) the customary address and current physical location of the child; (3) the identity, customary address and current physical location of the respondent; (4) a statement of whether a prior action to prevent abduction or domestic violence has been filed by a party or other individual or entity having custody of the child and the date, location and disposition of the action;  (5) a statement of whether a party to the proceeding has been arrested for a crime related to domestic violence, stalking or child abuse or neglect and the date, location and disposition of the case; and  (6) any other information required to be submitted to the court for a child custody determination under section 5429.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5209 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 52 - Uniform Child Abduction Prevention|Section 5209 - Warrant to take physical custody of child

§ 5209. Warrant to take physical custody of child. (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 a petition under subsection (a) must be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the earliest possible time after the ex parte warrant is executed, but not later than the next judicial day unless a hearing on that date is impossible. In that event, the court shall hold the hearing on the first judicial day possible.  (c) Requirements.--An ex parte warrant under subsection (a) to take physical custody of a child must:  (1) Recite the facts upon which a determination of a credible risk of imminent wrongful removal of the child is based.  (2) Direct law enforcement officers to take physical custody of the child immediately. (3) State the date and time for the hearing on the petition. (4) Provide for the safe interim placement of the child pending further order of the court. (d) Search of databases.--If feasible, before issuing a warrant and before determining the placement of the child after the warrant is executed, the court may order a search of the relevant databases of the National Crime Information Center system and similar state databases to determine if either the petitioner or respondent has a history of domestic violence, stalking or child abuse or neglect.  (e) Service.--The petition and warrant must be served on the respondent when or immediately after the child is taken into physical custody.  (f) Enforcement.-- (1) A warrant to take physical custody of a child, issued by this Commonwealth or another state, is enforceable throughout this Commonwealth.  (2) If the court finds that a less intrusive remedy will not be effective, it may authorize law enforcement officers to enter private property to take physical custody of the child. If required by exigent circumstances, the court may authorize law enforcement officers to make a forcible entry at any hour.  (g) Fees and costs.--If the court finds, after a hearing, that a petitioner sought an ex parte warrant under subsection (a) for the purpose of harassment or in bad faith, the court may award the respondent reasonable attorney fees, costs and expenses.  (h) Other relief.--This chapter does not affect the availability of relief allowed under the laws of this Commonwealth other than this chapter.    Cross References. Section 5209 is referred to in sections 5204, 5208 of this title.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5210 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 52 - Uniform Child Abduction Prevention|Section 5210 - Duration of abduction prevention order

§ 5210. Duration of abduction prevention order. An abduction prevention order remains in effect until the earliest of: (1) the time stated in the order; (2) the emancipation of the child; (3) the child's attaining 18 years of age; or (4) the time the order is modified, revoked, vacated or superseded by a court with jurisdiction under sections 5421 (relating to initial child custody jurisdiction), 5422 (relating to exclusive, continuing jurisdiction) and 5423 (relating to jurisdiction to modify determination) and applicable laws of this Commonwealth.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5211 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 52 - Uniform Child Abduction Prevention|Section 5211 - Uniformity of application and construction

§ 5211. Uniformity of application and construction. In applying and construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5212 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 52 - Uniform Child Abduction Prevention|Section 5212 - Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

§ 5212. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. To the extent permitted by section 102 of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (Public Law 106-229, 15 U.S.C. § 7002), this chapter may supersede provisions of that act.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5321 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 53 - Child Custody|Section 5321 - Scope of chapter

§ 5321. Scope of chapter. This chapter applies to disputes relating to child custody matters.