Pennsylvania § 6310 - Parental participation.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6310 — Parental participation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6310. Parental participation.
(a) General rule.--In any proceeding under this chapter, a court may order a parent, guardian or custodian to participate in the treatment, supervision or rehabilitation of a child, including, but not limited to, community service, restitution, counseling, treatment and education programs.
(b) Presence at proceedings.--The court may, when the court determines that it is in the best interests of the child, order a parent, guardian or custodian of a child to be present at and to bring the child to any proceeding under this chapter.
(c) Contempt.--A person who, without good cause, fails to comply with an order issued under this section may be found in contempt of court. The court may issue a bench warrant for any parent, guardian or custodian who, without good cause, fails to appear at any proceeding.
(d) Intent.--The General Assembly hereby declares that every parent, guardian or custodian of a child who is the subject of a proceeding under this chapter and a court-ordered program under this chapter should attend the proceeding and participate fully in the program.
(e) Limitation.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to create a right of a child to have his parent, guardian or custodian present at a proceeding under this chapter or participate in a court-ordered program.
(Nov. 17, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1109, No.28, eff. 60 days)
1995 Amendment. Act 28, 1st Sp.Sess., added section 6310.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 6310
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6310 cover?
Section 6310 ("Parental participation.") 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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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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