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5336 – Access To Records And Information | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law 23 Pa.C.S. 5336 grants custody parents access to child's records while protecting sensitive info like abuse victim addresses. Courts can limit access.

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5336 – Access To Records And Information

Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations § 5336

Summary

Pennsylvania law 23 Pa.C.S. 5336 grants parents with sole or shared legal custody access to their child's records, including medical, school, and address information, unless protected by confidentiality laws. The law also restricts disclosure of sensitive information such as abuse victim addresses and confidential mental health data. Courts may deny access to certain information with a stated reason on the record.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law 23 Pa.C.S. 5336 grants custody parents access to child's records while protecting sensitive info like abuse victim addresses. Courts can limit access.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.