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42 Pa.C.S. § 6401 Scope of chapter
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This chapter establishes rights and procedures for the civil commitment of sexually violent delinquent children who, due to a mental abnormality or personality disorder, have serious difficulty in controlling sexually violent behavior and thereby pose a danger to the public and f…
42 Pa.C.S. § 6402 Definitions
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The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Act of sexual violence." Any conduct prohibited under the following provisions of law: (1) 18 Pa.C.S. § 3121 (relating …
42 Pa.C.S. § 6403 Court-ordered involuntary treatment
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(a) Persons subject to involuntary treatment.--A person may be subject to court-ordered commitment for involuntary treatment under this chapter if the person: (1) Has been adjudicated delinquent for an act of sexual violence which if committed by an adult would be a violation of …
42 Pa.C.S. § 6404 Duration of inpatient commitment and review
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(a) Initial period of commitment.--The person shall be subject to a period of commitment for inpatient treatment for one year. (b) Annual review.-- (1) Sixty days prior to the expiration of the one-year commitment period, the director of the facility or a designee shall submit an…