Pennsylvania § 2302 - Venue.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2302 — Venue., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2302. Venue.
Proceedings for voluntary relinquishment, involuntary termination and adoption may be brought in the court of the county:
(1) Where the parent or parents or the adoptee or the person or persons who have filed a report of intention to adopt required by section 2531 (relating to report of intention to adopt) reside.
(2) In which is located an office of an agency having custody of the adoptee or in the county where the agency having placed the adoptee is located.
(3) With leave of court, in which the adoptee formerly resided.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 2302
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2302 cover?
Section 2302 ("Venue.") 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 § 2302?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2302" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 2302 apply to my situation?
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