Section 481.1. Penalty for Failure to Appear at Criminal Court Proceeding.--Any person receiving any form of assistance under this article who fails as a defendant to appear at a criminal court proceeding when issued a summons shall be disqualified from receiving assistance until such time as that person complies with the summons. The court shall cooperate with the department in the implementation of this section.
(481.1 added June 30, 1995, P.L.129, No.20)