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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 23 Pa.C.S.A. Domestic Relations § 5624. Period of temporary guardianship

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Initial period.--Temporary guardianship under this subchapter shall be limited to not more than 90 days from entry of the order of temporary guardianship.

(b) Extension of guardianship.--Upon approval by the court or by written agreement of the temporary guardian and the parent who has entered a rehabilitation facility, temporary guardianship shall be extended for periods of up to 90 additional days.

(c) Total period.--The total period of guardianship under this section shall not exceed 365 days.

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