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).

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).