55 Pa. Code § 3490.17 – Notifying the child’s parents, guardians or other custodians.

If a person takes a child into protective custody, the person shall verbally notify the child’s parents, guardians or other custodians immediately and in writing within 24 hours, of the following:

(1) The child’s whereabouts unless prohibited by a court order.
(2) The reason for taking the child into protective custody.
(3) The telephone number of the local county agency.

Source

The provisions of this § 3490.17 adopted December 20, 1985, effective January 1, 1986, 15 Pa.B. 4547; amended July 2, 1999, effective July 3, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 3513. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (211722).

Cross References

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3490.57 (relating to protective custody); and 55 Pa. Code § 3490.233 (relating to protective custody).