Plain-Language Summary

This section of Pennsylvania law outlines procedures for obtaining warrants to take physical custody of a child and details the duration and enforcement of abduction prevention orders. It emphasizes the importance of uniformity across states and addresses the relationship with electronic signature laws. The law ensures child custody protections are clear and enforceable under specified conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

It remains until the specified time in the order, the child's emancipation, the child turning 18, or until it is modified, revoked, or superseded by a court.

Yes, to the extent permitted by federal law, Pennsylvania law can supersede provisions of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

It authorizes law enforcement or relevant authorities to take physical custody of a child in cases where child abduction or custody enforcement is necessary.

No, this chapter does not affect the availability of other relief allowed under Pennsylvania law, aside from the provisions in this chapter.