Pennsylvania Title 23, Sections 8311 and 8312, outline special rules of evidence and procedure in support and parentage cases. Key provisions include the acceptance of hearsay evidence, the admissibility of payment records and bills, and allowances for remote testimony and transmission of evidence. The law aims to facilitate efficient legal proceedings in support and parentage matters.
No, physical presence is not required for establishing, enforcing, or modifying a support order or determining parentage in Pennsylvania.
Yes, verified petitions, affidavits, and documents, including those incorporated by reference, are admissible if given under oath, even if not presented in person.
Yes, certified support payment records and bills for testing or healthcare, furnished at least ten days before trial, are admissible to prove charges and their reasonableness.
Yes, documentary evidence sent by telephone, fax, or other means that do not produce an original writing cannot be excluded solely because of the transmission method.