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6337 – Disposition And Expunction Of Unfounded Reports And General Protective Services Reports | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law on the expungement of unfounded child abuse reports, detailing retention periods and procedures for timely removal from the database.

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6337 – Disposition And Expunction Of Unfounded Reports And General Protective Services Reports

Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations § 6337

Summary

This law outlines the handling, retention, and expungement of unfounded child abuse reports in Pennsylvania. Unfounded reports are kept for one year, after which they are expunged within 120 days, with specific procedures if no determination is made within 60 days. The law ensures the protection of individuals' information and mandates timely removal of unfounded reports from the database.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law on the expungement of unfounded child abuse reports, detailing retention periods and procedures for timely removal from the database.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.