2010 Pennsylvania Code
Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
Chapter 29 - Kidnapping
2901 - Kidnapping.

                                CHAPTER 29
                                KIDNAPPING

     Sec.
     2901.  Kidnapping.
     2902.  Unlawful restraint.
     2903.  False imprisonment.
     2904.  Interference with custody of children.
     2905.  Interference with custody of committed persons.
     2906.  Criminal coercion.
     2907.  Disposition of ransom.
     2908.  Missing children.
     2909.  Concealment of whereabouts of a child.
     2910.  Luring a child into a motor vehicle or structure.

        Enactment.  Chapter 29 was added December 6, 1972, P.L.1482,
     No.334, effective in six months.
        Cross References.  Chapter 29 is referred to in section 911
     of this title; section 5985.1 of Title 42 (Judiciary and
     Judicial Procedure).
     § 2901.  Kidnapping.
        (a)  Offense defined.--A person is guilty of kidnapping if he
     unlawfully removes another a substantial distance under the
     circumstances from the place where he is found, or if he
     unlawfully confines another for a substantial period in a place
     of isolation, with any of the following intentions:
            (1)  To hold for ransom or reward, or as a shield or
        hostage.
            (2)  To facilitate commission of any felony or flight
        thereafter.
            (3)  To inflict bodily injury on or to terrorize the
        victim or another.
            (4)  To interfere with the performance by public
        officials of any governmental or political function.
        (b)  Grading.--Kidnapping is a felony of the first degree. A
     removal or confinement is unlawful within the meaning of this
     section if it is accomplished by force, threat or deception, or,
     in the case of a person who is under the age of 14 years or an
     incapacitated person, if it is accomplished without the consent
     of a parent, guardian or other person responsible for general
     supervision of his welfare.
     (Apr. 16, 1992, P.L.108, No.24, eff. 60 days)

        1992 Amendment.  Act 24 amended subsec. (b).
        Cross References.  Section 2901 is referred to in sections
     2709.1, 5708, 6105 of this title; section 3304 of Title 5
     (Athletics and Sports); sections 5303, 6344, 6711 of Title 23
     (Domestic Relations); sections 5552, 6302, 9720.2, 9795.1, 9802
     of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure); sections 3903,
     7122 of Title 61 (Prisons and Parole).