statutorily factors in Pennsylvania

2025The statutorily required factors are as follows: (a) Factors.--In ordering any form of custody, the court shall determine the best interest of the child by considering all relevant factors, giving weighted consideration to those factors which affect the safety of the child, including the following: (1) Which party is more likely to encourage and permit frequent and continuing contact between the child and another party. ____________________________________________ 3 “A party seeking modification of custody arrangements has the burden to show that modification is in the child's best interest.”

2023Miles provides the proposition that an appellate court “must review the record and consider the nature and circumstances of the offense, the sentencing court’s observations of the defendant, the findings that formed the basis of the sentence, and the sentencing guidelines … with particular concern for whether the defendant received an individualized sentence.” Id., at 18, quoting Commonwealth v. Sarvey, 199 A.3d 436, 456 (Pa. Super. 2018) (citation omitted).

2017In its consideration of the statutorily required factors, 2 the trial court found that the crime was “horrendous” and negatively impacted the community; that Batts constituted a “severe threat to the public” and was “ ‘streetwise,’ with ‘a well-developed criminal mentality and the degree of maturity necessary to commit audacious criminal acts.’ ” Batts I, 66 A.3d at 288 -89 (quoting Trial Court Order, 2/21/2007, at 5-6).

2017In its consideration of the statutorily required factors,2 the trial court found that the crime was “horrendous” and negatively impacted the community; that Batts constituted a “severe threat to the public” and was “‘streetwise,’ with ‘a well-developed criminal mentality and the degree of maturity necessary to commit audacious criminal 2 In determining whether transferring the case to the juvenile court would serve the public interest, the sentencing court was required to consider: (A) the impact of the offense on the victim or victims; (B) the impact of the offense on the community; (C) the t

2002See also School District of Pittsburgh v. Department of Education, 492 Pa. 140 , 422 A.2d 1054 (1980), where reduction of a transportation subsidy was accomplished through a statutorily required hearing.

2002See also School District of Pittsburgh v. Department of Education, 492 Pa. 140 , 422 A.2d 1054 (1980), where reduction of a transportation subsidy was accomplished through a statutorily required hearing.

1968Opinion by Mr. Justice Roberts, This litigation presents but a single issue: are the findings of the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board [hereinafter the Board] supported by the statutorily required standard, i.e., by “substantial and legally credible evidence.” Pennsylvania Labor Relations Act, Act of June 1, 1937, P. L. 1168, §9, as amended, 43 P.S. §211.9(b); see generally, Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board v. Kaufmann Department Stores, Inc., 345 Pa. 398 , 29 A. 2d 90 (1942).

1968Opinion by Mr. Justice Roberts, This litigation presents but a single issue: are the findings of the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board [hereinafter the Board] supported by the statutorily required standard, i.e., by “substantial and legally credible evidence.” Pennsylvania Labor Relations Act, Act of June 1, 1937, P. L. 1168, §9, as amended, 43 P.S. §211.9(b); see generally, Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board v. Kaufmann Department Stores, Inc., 345 Pa. 398 , 29 A. 2d 90 (1942).