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20 Pa.C.S. § 5147

Proceedings against guardian

Known as the Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries Code

The act spans §§ 20–20 (744 sections).

(Feb. 18, 1982, P.L.45, No.26, eff. imd.)

Any proceeding may be brought against a guardian or the surety on his bond in the court having jurisdiction of the estate, and if he does not reside in the county, process may be served on him personally, or as follows:

(1) When resident of another county.--By a duly deputized sheriff of any other county of the Commonwealth in which he shall be found.

(2) When a nonresident of the Commonwealth.--By the sheriff of the county of the court having jurisdiction of the estate.

Official source: Pennsylvania General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Pennsylvania statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.