§ 5205. Jurisdiction.
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§ 5205. Jurisdiction.
(a)General rule.-- A petition under this chapter may be filed only in a court that has jurisdiction to make a child custody determination with respect to the child at issue under Chapter 54 (relating to uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement).
(b)Emergency jurisdiction.-- A court of this Commonwealth has temporary emergency jurisdiction under section 5424 (relating to temporary emergency jurisdiction) if the court finds a credible risk of abduction.
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