Pennsylvania law outlines the circumstances under which a child can be taken into custody, including court orders, law enforcement actions, and situations involving danger or running away. It also specifies that detained children should not be held without a hearing unless immediate protection or safety concerns exist. The law emphasizes safeguarding the child's welfare while ensuring proper legal procedures are followed.
A child can be taken into custody by court order, law enforcement for reasons like illness, danger, running away, or probation violations, among other reasons outlined in the law.
Children cannot be detained or placed in shelter care before a hearing unless there is an immediate need to protect persons or property, or if the child might abscond or leave the jurisdiction.
Protective custody requires a court order after determining that allowing the child to remain at home is contrary to their welfare, with procedures governed by juvenile court rules.
Yes, Section 6324 was suspended by Pennsylvania Rule of Juvenile Court Procedure No. 1800(6) in 2006, where it conflicted with procedures for police and county agency protective custody.