Pennsylvania § 5918 - Notice of proceeding.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5918 — Notice of proceeding., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5918. Notice of proceeding.
If a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is brought in this Commonwealth and this Commonwealth was not the respondent's home state on the date the petition was filed, in addition to complying with the notice requirements of this Commonwealth, notice of the petition must be given to those persons who would be entitled to notice of the petition if a proceeding were brought in the respondent's home state. The notice must be given in the same manner as notice is required to be given in this Commonwealth.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5918
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5918 cover?
Section 5918 ("Notice of proceeding.") 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 § 5918?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5918" (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 § 5918 apply to my situation?
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