Pennsylvania law allows courts to accept and supervise children under foreign court orders, particularly from states with similar juvenile laws. The law outlines procedures for accepting supervision requests, providing supervision, reporting, and handling costs. It also details how supervision can be terminated and the child's return to the requesting court.
Pennsylvania courts can accept supervision requests from other states with similar juvenile laws by issuing a written acceptance and designating an officer to supervise the child.
A designated probation or appropriate officer in Pennsylvania is responsible for supervising the child and providing reports to the requesting court.
The Pennsylvania court certifies the supervision costs to the requesting court, which then pays the expenses through the appropriate officials.
Yes, Pennsylvania courts can terminate supervision at any time by notifying the requesting court, and the child will be returned to the authorized representative of the requesting court.