2902 - Unlawful restraint.
§ 2902. Unlawful restraint. (a) Offense defined.--A person commits an offense if he knowingly: (1) restrains another unlawfully in circumstances exposing him to risk of serious bodily injury; or (2) holds another in a condition of involuntary servitude. (b) Grading.-- (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), an offense under subsection (a) is a misdemeanor of the first degree. (2) If the victim of the offense is an individual under 18 years of age, an offense under subsection (a) is a felony of the second degree. (Dec. 30, 1974, P.L.1120, No.361, eff. imd.; Dec. 20, 2000, P.L.721, No.98, eff. imd.) 2000 Amendment. Section 3(1) of Act 98 provided that the amendment of section 2902 shall apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of Act 98. See the preamble to Act 98 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative intent. Cross References. Section 2902 is referred to in section 6105 of this title; sections 5303, 6344 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations).