23 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Chapter 52 - Uniform Child Abduction Prevention

• Chapter Notes
• Section 5201 - Scope Of Chapter
  This chapter relates to uniform child abduction prevention.
• Section 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...
• Section 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...
• Section 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...
• Section 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...
• Section 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...
• Section 5207 - Factors To Determine Risk Of Abduction
  (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...
• Section 5208 - Provisions And Measures To Prevent Abduction
  (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...
• Section 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...
• Section 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;...
• Section 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...
• Section 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),...

Last modified: October 8, 2016