18 Pa. C.S. § 2905

Current through P.A. Acts 2023-66
Section 2905 - Interference with custody of committed persons
(a) Offense defined.--A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree if he knowingly or recklessly takes or entices any committed person away from lawful custody when he is not privileged to do so.
(b) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "committed person" means, in addition to anyone committed under judicial warrant, any orphan, neglected or delinquent child, mentally disabled person, or other dependent or incapacitated person entrusted to the custody of another by or through a recognized social agency or otherwise by authority of law.

18 Pa.C.S. § 2905

1972, Dec. 6, P.L. 1482, No. 334, § 1, effective 6/6/1973. Amended 1992, April 16, P.L. 108, No. 24, § 17, effective in 60 days.