Section 1601-Z.2. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Cleared by arrest." Referring to an offense that a law enforcement agency reports is solved and closed for crime reporting purposes, when at least one individual has been arrested, charged with the commission of the offense and turned over to the court for prosecution, whether following arrest, court summons or police notice.
"Cleared by exceptional means." Referring to an offense for which a law enforcement agency has:
(1) identified the offender;
(2) gathered enough evidence to support an arrest, make a charge and turn over the offender to the court for prosecution;
(3) identified the offender's exact location so that the offender could be taken into custody immediately; and
(4) encountered a circumstance outside the control of the law enforcement agency that prohibits the law enforcement agency from arresting, charging and prosecuting the offender.
"Commission." The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
"Homicide." Either of the following:
(1) Murder of the first degree as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 2502(a) (relating to murder).
(2) Murder of the second degree as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 2502(b).
"Law enforcement agency." A public agency of a political subdivision having general police powers and charged with investigating and making arrests in connection with violent crimes.
"Program." The Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods Program established under section 1602-Z.2(a).
"Violent crime." A crime of violence as defined in 42 Pa.C.S. § 9714(g) (relating to sentences for second and subsequent offenses).
(1601-Z.2 added July 12, 2026, P.L.265, No.21)