Pennsylvania § 5503 - Establishing liability in criminal or juvenile proceedings.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5503 — Establishing liability in criminal or juvenile proceedings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5503. Establishing liability in criminal or juvenile proceedings.
(a) General rule.--In any criminal proceeding against a child and in any proceeding against a child under 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 (relating to juvenile matters), the court shall ascertain the amount sufficient to fully reimburse any person who has suffered injury because of the tortious act of the child and direct the parents to make payment in the amount not to exceed the limitations set forth in section 5505 (relating to monetary limits of liability).
(b) Noncompliance with direction of court.--If the parents fail to comply with the direction of the court, the amount may be recovered in a civil action against the parents or either of them.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5503
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5503 cover?
Section 5503 ("Establishing liability in criminal or juvenile proceedings.") 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 § 5503?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 5503 apply to my situation?
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