Pennsylvania law Section 2905 makes it a second-degree misdemeanor to knowingly or recklessly take or entice a person in lawful custody away from that custody without permission. The law defines 'committed person' broadly to include children, mentally disabled, or dependent individuals entrusted to someone by law or social agencies. Amendments have clarified the definition and scope of offenses related to interference with custody of such persons.
It is a second-degree misdemeanor to knowingly or recklessly take or entice a committed person away from lawful custody without permission.
A 'committed person' includes children, mentally disabled individuals, or dependents entrusted to someone by law or social agencies.
Violating this law is classified as a second-degree misdemeanor, which can result in fines and imprisonment.
Yes, amendments have clarified the definition of 'committed person' and the scope of interference offenses, notably in 1992.