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Pennsylvania · Through 2026-07-29 (Statute Update stamp, 23 Pa.C.S.)

23 Pa.C.S. § 5624: Period of temporary guardianship.

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  1. Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS
  2. PART VI CHILDREN AND MINORS
  3. CHAPTER 56 STANDBY AND TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP
  4. SUBCHAPTER C TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP

(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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