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23 Pa.C.S. § 4601 Scope of chapter
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This chapter relates to support of indigent persons.
23 Pa.C.S. § 4602 Definitions
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The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Court." A court of common pleas and the Philadelphia Municipal Court. "Department." The Department of Public Welfare of…
23 Pa.C.S. § 4603 Relatives' liability; procedure
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(a) Liability.-- (1) Except as set forth in paragraph (2), all of the following individuals have the responsibility to care for and maintain or financially assist an indigent person, regardless of whether the indigent person is a public charge: (i) The spouse of the indigent pers…
23 Pa.C.S. § 4604 Property liable for expenses
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(a) General rule.--Except as limited by subsection (c), the following apply: (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the personal property of an indigent person shall be liable for the expenses incurred by a public body or public agency for the support, maintenance, assistance and burial o…