Pennsylvania § 6365 - Powers of foreign probation officers.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6365 — Powers of foreign probation officers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6365. Powers of foreign probation officers.
If a child has been placed on probation or protective supervision by a juvenile court of another state which has adopted the Uniform Juvenile Court Act or a substantially similar law which includes provisions corresponding to this section, and the child is in this Commonwealth with or without the permission of that court, the probation officer of that court or other person designated by that court to supervise or take custody of the child has all the powers and privileges in this Commonwealth with respect to the child as given by this chapter to like officers or persons of this Commonwealth including the right of visitation, counseling, control, and direction, taking into custody, and returning to that state.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 6365
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6365 cover?
Section 6365 ("Powers of foreign probation officers.") 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 § 6365?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 6365 apply to my situation?
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