Pennsylvania § 5210 - Duration of abduction prevention order.
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§ 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(4) the time the order is modified, revoked, vacated or superseded by a court with jurisdiction under sections 5421 (relating to initial child custody jurisdiction), 5422 (relating to exclusive, continuing jurisdiction) and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.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 5210 ("Duration of abduction prevention order.") 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.
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