Parental participation. (a)  General rule.-- In any proceeding under this chapter, a court may order a parent, guardian or custodian

Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

Section: 6310

Jurisdiction: PA

Bluebook Citation: 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6310

§ 6310.  Parental participation. (a)  General rule.-- In any proceeding under this chapter, a court may order a parent, guardian or custodian to participate in the treatment, supervision or rehabilitation of a child, including, but not limited to, community service, restitution, counseling, treatment and education programs. (b)  Presence at proceedings.-- The court may, when the court determines that it is in the best interests of the child, order a parent, guardian or custodian of a child to be present at and to bring the child to any proceeding under this chapter. (c)  Contempt.-- A person who, without good cause, fails to comply with an order issued under this section may be found in contempt of court. The court may issue a bench warrant for any parent, guardian or custodian who, without good cause, fails to appear at any proceeding. (d)  Intent.-- The General Assembly hereby declares that every parent, guardian or custodian of a child who is the subject of a proceeding under this chapter and a court-ordered program under this chapter should attend the proceeding and participate fully in the program. (e)  Limitation.-- Nothing in this section shall be construed to create a right of a child to have his parent, guardian or custodian present at a proceeding under this chapter or participate in a court-ordered program. (Nov. 17, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1109, No.28, eff. 60 days) 1995 Amendment. Act 28, 1st Sp.Sess., added section 6310.

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