§ 6310. 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.
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(Nov. 17, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1109, No.28, eff. 60 days)
1995 Amendment. Act 28, 1st Sp.Sess., added section 6310.
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