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2936 – Refusal To Search | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania Title 23 Section 2936 allows agencies and courts to refuse searches that may cause harm, with procedures for referral and appeal.

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2936 – Refusal To Search

Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations § 2936

Summary

Pennsylvania law Section 2936 allows agencies and courts to refuse to conduct searches for identifying information if such a search could cause physical or emotional harm. Agencies must also decline searches if the requester does not pay associated costs and are required to refer such requests to the court. Courts can deny searches for similar reasons and must notify requesters of their decisions and appeal procedures.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania Title 23 Section 2936 allows agencies and courts to refuse searches that may cause harm, with procedures for referral and appeal.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.