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5104 – Blood Tests To Determine Paternity | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law allows court-ordered blood tests to determine paternity in civil and criminal cases, with procedures for expert selection and handling refusals.

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5104 – Blood Tests To Determine Paternity

Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations § 5104

Summary

Pennsylvania Title 23 Section 5104 authorizes blood tests to determine paternity in both civil and criminal cases, with specific procedures for court-ordered testing and expert qualification. The law outlines the court's authority to order tests, handle refusals, and use test results in legal proceedings. It emphasizes fairness and accuracy in establishing parentage.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law allows court-ordered blood tests to determine paternity in civil and criminal cases, with procedures for expert selection and handling refusals.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.