Pennsylvania § 2535 - Investigation.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2535 — Investigation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2535. Investigation.
(a) General rule.--When a report required by section 2531 (relating to report of intention to adopt) has been filed, the court shall cause an investigation to be made and a report filed by a local public child care agency, a voluntary child care agency with its consent or an appropriate person designated by the court. In lieu of the investigation, the court may accept an investigation made by the agency which placed the child and the report of investigation in such cases may be incorporated into the report of the intermediary required by section 2533 (relating to report of intermediary).
(b) Matters covered.--The investigation shall cover all pertinent information regarding the child's eligibility for adoption and the suitability of the placement, including the physical, mental and emotional needs and welfare of the child, and the child's and the adopting parents' age, sex, health and racial, ethnic and religious background.
(c) Payment of costs.--The court may establish the procedure for the payment of investigation costs.
Cross References. Section 2535 is referred to in sections 2724, 2901, 6344 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 2535
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2535 cover?
Section 2535 ("Investigation.") 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 § 2535?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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