Pennsylvania Statutes Title 42 Pa.C.S.A. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 6342. Court-appointed special advocates

(1) Be 21 years of age or older.

(2) Successfully pass screening requirements, including criminal history and child abuse background checks.

(3) Successfully complete the training requirements established under subsection (f) and by the court of common pleas of the county where the CASA will serve.

(1) have full access to and review all records, including records under 23 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 (relating to child protective services) relating to the child and other information, unless otherwise restricted by the court;

(2) interview the child and other appropriate persons as necessary to develop its recommendations;

(3) receive reasonable prior notice of all hearings, staff meetings, investigations or other proceedings relating to the child;

(4) receive reasonable prior notice of the movement of the child from one placement to another placement, the return of a child to the home, the removal of a child from the home or any action that materially affects the treatment of the child;

(5) submit written reports to the court to assist the court in determining the disposition best suited to the health, safety and welfare of the child; and

(6) submit copies of all written reports and recommendations to all parties and any attorney of a party.