{"data":{"id":"us-pa/2-pa.c.s.-591","jurisdiction":"us-pa","citation":"2 Pa.C.S. § 591","heading":"Definitions.","body":"The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:\n\"Child abuse.\" As defined in 23 Pa.C.S. § 6303(b.1) (relating to definitions).\n\"Department.\" The Department of Human Services of the Commonwealth.\n\"Sexual abuse or exploitation.\" As defined in 23 Pa.C.S. § 6303(a).","path":["Title 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE","CHAPTER 5 PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE","SUBCHAPTER E CHILD VICTIMS AND WITNESSES"],"source_url":"https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM\u0026ttl=02\u0026div=0\u0026chpt=5\u0026sctn=91\u0026subsctn=0","current_through":"2024-09-13 (Statute Update stamp, 2 Pa.C.S.)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-02T16:30:08Z","sha256":"2a51595cfdd0119a88cf0f0732c7be83bcf0195221e05331e6ef342d40a21dd7","source_id":"us-pa","stale":false,"prev":"us-pa/2-pa.c.s.-588","next":"us-pa/2-pa.c.s.-592"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}