An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, further providing for informal adjustment; and making an editorial change.

Summary

The bill updates Pennsylvania’s legal definition of a “dependent child” to cover more situations, such as recent parental‑rights termination and certain risky behaviors. It also establishes how probation officers can refer youths to social‑service agencies for informal adjustment or diversion, limiting program length, banning detention and fines, and protecting statements made during counseling. The goal is to give courts more options while safeguarding juveniles’ rights.

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