Pennsylvania § 16137 - Room or building for juvenile offenders awaiting trial.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 16137 — Room or building for juvenile offenders awaiting trial., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16137. Room or building for juvenile offenders awaiting trial.
The county commissioners of the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth class shall provide, furnish and heat within the county a separate room or rooms or a suitable building to be used exclusively for the confinement of any and all alleged or adjudicated delinquent children or dependent children as defined in 42 Pa.C.S. § 6302 (relating to definitions) who may be in custody awaiting trial or hearing in the courts of the county, and provide for the maintenance and care of the children while in custody.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 16137
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 16137 cover?
Section 16137 ("Room or building for juvenile offenders awaiting trial.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 16137?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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