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42 Pa.C.S. § 6601 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: "Consent decree." Relief entered or approved by the court that is based in whole or in part upon the consent or acquiesc…
42 Pa.C.S. § 6602 Prisoner filing fees
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(a) Prisoner filing requirements.-- (1) A prisoner seeking to bring prison conditions litigation without the prepayment of fees or security due to indigency must submit a request to the court to proceed without the prepayment of fees. The request must include a certified copy of …
42 Pa.C.S. § 6603 Limitations on remedies
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(a) Limitations on remedies for Federal claims.--Prison conditions litigation filed in or remanded to a court of this Commonwealth alleging in whole or in part a violation of Federal law shall be subject to any limitations on remedies established by Federal law or Federal courts …
42 Pa.C.S. § 6604 Prospective relief
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(a) General rule.--Prospective relief in prison conditions litigation shall extend no further than necessary to correct the violation of Pennsylvania law. The court shall not grant or approve prospective relief unless the relief is narrowly drawn, extends no further than necessar…