Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6310 (2026)

Parental participation.

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§ 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.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 2010–2020 · leading case: In re C.W., 7 A.3d 891 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2010).

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In re C.W., 7 A.3d 891 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2010). · cites it 3× “§ 6352(a)(5), as the basis for its discretion to fashion an award of restitution where a juvenile commits a delinquent act, and Section 6310 of the Juvenile Act, 42 Pa.C.S. § 6310, for its authority to hold Human Services liable for payment of the restitution.”

In Re Cw, 7 A.3d 891 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2010). · cites it 3× “§ 6352(a)(5), as the basis for its discretion to fashion an award of restitution where a juvenile commits a delinquent act, and Section 6310 of the Juvenile Act, 42 Pa.C.S. § 6310, for its authority to hold Human Services liable for payment of the restitution.”

In Re: Order Approving the Amendment of Rule 1128 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Juv. Court Procedure (Pa. 2020). “See 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 6310, 6335(b), 6336.1. Official Note: Rule 1128 adopted August 21, 2006, effective February 1, 2007; amended April 21, 2011, effective July 1, 2011; amended October 14, 2020, effective January 1, 2021.”

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