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6370 – Voluntary Or Court-ordered Services; Findings Of Child Abuse | Pennsylvania Law

Learn about Pennsylvania's laws on child protection services, court proceedings, and abuse findings under Title 23, Section 6370.

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6370 – Voluntary Or Court-ordered Services; Findings Of Child Abuse

Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations § 6370

Summary

Pennsylvania law 23 Pa.C.S. 6370 outlines the procedures for providing voluntary or court-ordered services to protect children. It emphasizes that agencies must inform families about the non-coercive nature of services and details the process for initiating court proceedings if services are refused or if abuse is suspected. The law also covers how findings of child abuse are made and reported.

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In simple terms: Learn about Pennsylvania's laws on child protection services, court proceedings, and abuse findings under Title 23, Section 6370.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.