Pennsylvania § 5933 - Effect of registration.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5933 — Effect of registration., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5933. Effect of registration.
(a) Powers.--Upon registration of a guardianship or protective order from another state, the guardian or conservator may exercise in this Commonwealth all powers authorized in the order of appointment except as prohibited under the laws of this Commonwealth, including maintaining actions and proceedings in this Commonwealth and, if the guardian or conservator is not a resident of this Commonwealth, subject to any conditions imposed upon nonresident parties.
(b) Relief authorized.--A court of this Commonwealth may grant any relief available under this chapter and other law of this Commonwealth to enforce a registered order.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5933
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5933 cover?
Section 5933 ("Effect of registration.") 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 § 5933?
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