Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6404.1 (2026)

 Transfer to involuntary outpatient treatment.

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§ 6404.1.  Transfer to involuntary outpatient treatment.

The court may approve or disapprove an outpatient treatment plan. Upon approval of an outpatient treatment plan, the court shall order transfer of the person to involuntary outpatient treatment pursuant to section 6404.2 (relating to duration of outpatient commitment and review).

(Dec. 20, 2011, P.L.446, No.111, eff. one year)

 

2011 Amendment.  Act 111 added section 6404.1.

Cross References.  Section 6404.1 is referred to in sections 6404.2, 9799.15, 9799.19 of this title.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 9 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2017–2021 · leading case: In Re: J.C., Appeal of: J.C., 232 A.3d 886 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2020).
In Re: J.C., Appeal of: J.C., 232 A.3d 886 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2020). “See 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 6404.1, 6404.2. For a detailed discussion of the rights and procedures set forth in Act 21, see In re H.”
In Re: J.C., Appeal of: J.C., 2020 Pa. Super. 115 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2020). “See 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 6404.1, 6404.2. For a detailed discussion of the rights and procedures set forth in Act 21, see In re H.”
In Re: Order Amending Rule 407 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Juv. Court Procedure (Pa. 2017). · cites it 2× “________ initials See 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 6404.1 & 6404.2. 7) If the judge says I can stop getting treatment after one year, I still must talk to a counselor every month.”
In Re: J.C., Appeal of: J.C. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018). · cites it 2× “42 Pa.C.S. § 6404.1. With regard to involuntary outpatient treatment and subsequent review, the statute provides the following: Duration of outpatient commitment and review.”
In Re: Order Amending Rule 407 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Juv. Court Procedure (Pa. 2021). · cites it 2× “7) If the judge says I can stop getting treatment after one year, I still must talk to a counselor every month.”
In re: H.R., a minor (Pa. 2020). “42 Pa.C.S. §6404.1. Significantly, the person initially must undergo involuntary outpatient treatment for one year, 42 Pa.”
In the Interest of: A.M.B., Appeal of: A.M.B. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2020). “See 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 6404.1, 6404.2. 2 Approximately one month after the trial court denied Appellant’s motion, this Court granted reargument en banc in this case and withdrew the J.”
In the Interest of: W.T.H. Appeal of: W.T.H. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2020). “See 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 6404.1, 6404.2. ____________________________________ * Retired Senior Judge assigned to the Superior Court.”
In Re: H.R. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2020). “See 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 6404.1, 6404.2. J-S48004-19 On September 20, 2010, a juvenile court adjudicated then-thirteen- year-old Appellant delinquent for committing acts that would constitute an indecent assault of a complainant less than thirteen years of age if committed by an adult.”
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