Pennsylvania § 5502 - Purpose of chapter.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5502 — Purpose of chapter., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5502. Purpose of chapter.
Recognizing that every individual has unique needs and differing abilities, it is the purpose of this chapter to promote the general welfare of all citizens by establishing a system which permits incapacitated persons to participate as fully as possible in all decisions which affect them, which assists these persons in meeting the essential requirements for their physical health and safety, protecting their rights, managing their financial resources and developing or regaining their abilities to the maximum extent possible and which accomplishes these objectives through the use of the least restrictive alternative; and recognizing further that when guardianship services are necessary, it is important to facilitate the finding of suitable individuals or entities willing to serve as guardians.
(Apr. 16, 1992, P.L.108, No.24, eff. 60 days)
1992 Amendment. Act 24 added section 5502. See section 21 of Act 24 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability.
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5502 cover?
Section 5502 ("Purpose of chapter.") 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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