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Pennsylvania Statutes, Title 42

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Title 42, JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE

62 chapters · 1,261 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 421,261 Ch 97, Sentencing160 Ch 83, Particular Rights and Immunities94 Ch 73, Arbitration83 Ch 59, Depositions and Witnesses73 Ch 63, Juvenile Matters64 Ch 91, Detainers and Extradition44 Ch 45, Juries and Jurors37 Ch 55, Limitation of Time37 Ch 21, Judicial Boards and Commissions35 Ch 35, Budget and Finance29 Ch 27, Office of the Clerk of the Court of …28 Ch 61, Rules of Evidence28 Ch 95, Post-trial Matters25 Ch 17, Governance of the System24

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42 Pa.C.S. § 9771 Modification or revocation of order of probation
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(a) General rule.--The court has inherent power to at any time terminate continued supervision, lessen the conditions upon which an order of probation has been imposed or increase the conditions under which an order of probation has been imposed upon a finding by clear and convin…
42 Pa.C.S. § 9771.1 Court-imposed sanctions for violating probation
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(a) Program.--Notwithstanding the provisions of section 9771 (relating to modification or revocation of order of probation), the court of common pleas of a judicial district may establish a program to impose swift, predictable and brief sanctions on persons who violate their prob…
42 Pa.C.S. § 9772 Failure to pay fine
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Unless there is proof that failure to pay a fine or that portion of the fine that is due is excusable, the court may after a hearing find the defendant guilty of contempt and sentence him to not more than six months imprisonment, if a term of confinement of that amount could have…
42 Pa.C.S. § 9773 Modification or revocation of county intermediate punishment sentence (Repealed)
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2019 Repeal. Section 9773 was repealed December 18, 2019, P.L.776, No.115, effective immediately.

42 Pa.C.S. § 9774 Revocation of State intermediate punishment sentence (Repealed)

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2019 Repeal. Section 9774 was repealed December 18, 2019, P.L.776, No.115, effective immediately.

42 Pa.C.S. § 9774.1 Probation review conference

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(a) General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, the court shall hold a probation review conference no later than 60 days from the date the defendant is eligible. If a defendant's probation review conference has not commenced within the time frames specified in th…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9775 Parole without board supervision

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A sentencing court shall grant parole from a term of imprisonment for less than a maximum period of two years, and, together with all probations except probation as to which supervision is specially ordered by the court as provided for under section 9721 (relating to sentencing g…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9776 Judicial power to release inmates

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(a) General rule.--Except as otherwise provided under this chapter or if the Pennsylvania Parole Board has exclusive parole jurisdiction, a court of this Commonwealth or other court of record having jurisdiction may, after due hearing, release on parole an inmate in the county co…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9777 Transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment

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(a) Inmates committed to custody of department.--If an inmate is committed to the custody of the department, the department, the inmate or a person to whom the court grants standing to act on behalf of the inmate may petition the sentencing court to temporarily defer service of t…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9781 Appellate review of sentence

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(a) Right to appeal.--The defendant or the Commonwealth may appeal as of right the legality of the sentence. (b) Allowance of appeal.--The defendant or the Commonwealth may file a petition for allowance of appeal of the discretionary aspects of a sentence for a felony or a misdem…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9791 Legislative findings and declaration of policy (Expired)

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2012 Expiration. Section 9791 expired December 20, 2012. See Act 111 of 2011.

42 Pa.C.S. § 9792 Definitions (Expired)

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2012 Expiration. Section 9792 expired December 20, 2012. See Act 111 of 2011. 2013 Unconstitutionality. Act 152 of 2004 was declared unconstitutional. Commonwealth v. Neiman, 84 A.3d 603 (Pa. 2013). The unconstitutionality took effect March 17, 2014.

42 Pa.C.S. § 9793 Registration of certain offenders for ten years (Deleted by amendment)

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2000 Amendment. Section 9793 was deleted by amendment May 10, 2000, P.L.74, No.18, effective in 60 days.

42 Pa.C.S. § 9794 Designation of sexually violent predators (Deleted by amendment)

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2000 Amendment. Section 9794 was deleted by amendment May 10, 2000, P.L.74, No.18, effective in 60 days.

42 Pa.C.S. § 9795 Registration of offenders (Deleted by amendment)

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2000 Amendment. Section 9795 was deleted by amendment May 10, 2000, P.L.74, No.18, effective in 60 days.

42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.1 Registration (Expired)

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2012 Expiration. Section 9795.1 expired December 20, 2012. See Act 111 of 2011. 2013 Unconstitutionality. Act 152 of 2004 was declared unconstitutional. Commonwealth v. Neiman, 84 A.3d 603 (Pa. 2013). The unconstitutionality took effect March 17, 2014.

42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.2 Registration procedures and applicability (Expired)

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2012 Expiration. Section 9795.2 expired December 20, 2012. See Act 111 of 2011. 2013 Unconstitutionality. Act 152 of 2004 was declared unconstitutional. Commonwealth v. Neiman, 84 A.3d 603 (Pa. 2013). The unconstitutionality took effect March 17, 2014.

42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.3 Sentencing court information (Expired)

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2012 Expiration. Section 9795.3 expired December 20, 2012. See Act 111 of 2011.

42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.4 Assessments (Expired)

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2012 Expiration. Section 9795.4 expired December 20, 2012. See Act 111 of 2011. 2013 Unconstitutionality. Act 152 of 2004 was declared unconstitutional. Commonwealth v. Neiman, 84 A.3d 603 (Pa. 2013). The unconstitutionality took effect March 17, 2014.

42 Pa.C.S. § 9795.5 Exemption from certain notifications (Expired)

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2012 Expiration. Section 9795.5 expired December 20, 2012. See Act 111 of 2011. 2013 Unconstitutionality. Act 152 of 2004 was declared unconstitutional. Commonwealth v. Neiman, 84 A.3d 603 (Pa. 2013). The unconstitutionality took effect March 17, 2014.

42 Pa.C.S. § 9796 Verification of residence (Expired)

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2012 Expiration. Section 9796 expired December 20, 2012. See Act 111 of 2011. 2013 Unconstitutionality. Act 152 of 2004 was declared unconstitutional. Commonwealth v. Neiman, 84 A.3d 603 (Pa. 2013). The unconstitutionality took effect March 17, 2014.

42 Pa.C.S. § 9797 Victim notification (Expired)

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2012 Expiration. Section 9797 expired December 20, 2012. See Act 111 of 2011.

42 Pa.C.S. § 9798 Other notification (Expired)

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2012 Expiration. Section 9798 expired December 20, 2012. See Act 111 of 2011. 2013 Unconstitutionality. Act 152 of 2004 was declared unconstitutional. Commonwealth v. Neiman, 84 A.3d 603 (Pa. 2013). The unconstitutionality took effect March 17, 2014.

42 Pa.C.S. § 9798.1 Information made available on the Internet and electronic notification (Expired)

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2012 Expiration. Section 9798.1 expired December 20, 2012. See Act 111 of 2011. 2013 Unconstitutionality. Act 152 of 2004 was declared unconstitutional. Commonwealth v. Neiman, 84 A.3d 603 (Pa. 2013). The unconstitutionality took effect March 17, 2014.

42 Pa.C.S. § 9798.2 Administration (Expired)

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2012 Expiration. Section 9798.2 expired December 20, 2012. See Act 111 of 2011. 2013 Unconstitutionality. Act 152 of 2004 was declared unconstitutional. Commonwealth v. Neiman, 84 A.3d 603 (Pa. 2013). The unconstitutionality took effect March 17, 2014.

42 Pa.C.S. § 9798.3 Global positioning system technology (Expired)

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2012 Expiration. Section 9798.3 expired December 20, 2012. See Act 111 of 2011.

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799 Immunity for good faith conduct (Expired)

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2012 Expiration. Section 9799 expired December 20, 2012. See Act 111 of 2011. 2013 Unconstitutionality. Act 152 of 2004 was declared unconstitutional. Commonwealth v. Neiman, 84 A.3d 603 (Pa. 2013). The unconstitutionality took effect March 17, 2014.

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.1 Duties of Pennsylvania State Police (Expired)

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2012 Expiration. Section 9799.1 expired December 20, 2012. See Act 111 of 2011. 2013 Unconstitutionality. Act 152 of 2004 was declared unconstitutional. Commonwealth v. Neiman, 84 A.3d 603 (Pa. 2013). The unconstitutionality took effect March 17, 2014.

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.10 Purposes of subchapter

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This subchapter shall be interpreted and construed to effectuate the following purposes: (1) To bring the Commonwealth into substantial compliance with the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-248, 120 Stat. 587). (2) To require individuals convicted…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.11 Legislative findings, declaration of policy and scope

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(a) Legislative findings.--The General Assembly finds as follows: (1) In 1995 the General Assembly enacted the act of October 24, 1995 (1st Sp.Sess. P.L.1079, No.24), commonly referred to as Megan's Law. Through this enactment, the General Assembly intended to comply with legisla…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.12 Definitions

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The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Approved registration site." A site in this Commonwealth approved by the Pennsylvania State Police at which individu…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.13 Applicability

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The following individuals shall register with the Pennsylvania State Police as provided in sections 9799.15 (relating to period of registration), 9799.19 (relating to initial registration) and 9799.25 (relating to verification by sexual offenders and Pennsylvania State Police) an…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.14 Sexual offenses and tier system

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(a) Tier system established.--Sexual offenses shall be classified in a three-tiered system composed of Tier I sexual offenses, Tier II sexual offenses and Tier III sexual offenses. (b) Tier I sexual offenses.--The following offenses, or an attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to c…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.15 Period of registration

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(a) Period of registration.--Subject to subsection (c), an individual specified in section 9799.13 (relating to applicability) shall register with the Pennsylvania State Police as follows: (1) An individual convicted of a Tier I sexual offense, except an offense set forth in sect…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.16 Registry

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(a) Establishment.--There is established a Statewide registry of sexual offenders in order to carry out the provisions of this subchapter. The Pennsylvania State Police shall create and maintain the registry. The registry shall maintain a complete and systematic index of all reco…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.17 Termination of period of registration for juvenile offenders

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(a) Juvenile offender.--An individual who is a juvenile offender, with the exception of a juvenile offender whose period of registration is determined by section 9799.15(a)(4.1) (relating to period of registration), shall have the requirement to register terminated if all of the …

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.18 Information sharing

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(a) General rule.--The Pennsylvania State Police shall, within three business days, make available information provided by an individual set forth in section 9799.13 (relating to applicability) under sections 9799.15(g) and (i) (relating to period of registration), 9799.16(b) (re…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.19 Initial registration

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(a) General rule.--An individual set forth in section 9799.13 (relating to applicability) shall initially register with the Pennsylvania State Police as set forth in this section. (b) Initial registration if incarcerated within Commonwealth or by Federal Court on effective date o…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.2 Duties of Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole (Expired)

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2012 Expiration. Section 9799.2 expired December 20, 2012. See Act 111 of 2011.

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.20 Duty to inform

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In order to implement the provisions of section 9799.19 (relating to initial registration), as appropriate, the Pennsylvania State Police, the court having jurisdiction over the sexual offender, the chief juvenile probation officer of the court and the appropriate official of the…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.21 Penalty

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(a) Registration.--An individual set forth in section 9799.13 (relating to applicability) may be subject to prosecution under 18 Pa.C.S. § 4915.1 (relating to failure to comply with registration requirements) if the individual fails to: (1) register with the Pennsylvania State Po…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.22 Enforcement

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(a) Failure to comply.--When an individual set forth in section 9799.13 (relating to applicability) fails to comply with section 9799.19 (relating to initial registration), 9799.21 (relating to penalty) or 9799.36 (relating to counseling of sexually violent predators), the Pennsy…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.23 Court notification and classification requirements

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(a) Notice to sexual offenders.--At the time of sentencing, of disposition under section 6352 (relating to disposition of delinquent child) in the case of a juvenile offender, of adjudication of delinquency under section 6341 (relating to adjudication) in the case of a juvenile o…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.24 Assessments

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(a) Order for assessment.--After conviction but before sentencing, a court shall order an individual convicted of a sexually violent offense to be assessed by the board. The order for an assessment shall be sent to the executive director of the board within ten days of the date o…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.25 Verification by sexual offenders and Pennsylvania State Police

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(a) Periodic verification.--Except for initial registration as provided in section 9799.19 (relating to initial registration) and in accordance with section 9799.15(a) (relating to period of registration), sexual offenders shall verify the information provided in section 9799.16(…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.26 Victim notification

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(a) Duty to inform victim.-- (1) If an individual is determined to be a sexually violent predator or a sexually violent delinquent child, the municipal police department or the Pennsylvania State Police, if no municipal police jurisdiction exists, shall give written notice to the…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.27 Other notification

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(a) Notice.--Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 63 (relating to juvenile matters) and 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 91 (relating to criminal history record information), the chief law enforcement officer of the police department of the municipality where a sexually violent predator or se…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.28 Public Internet website

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(a) Information to be made available through Internet.--The Pennsylvania State Police shall, in the manner and form directed by the Governor: (1) Develop and maintain a system for making information about individuals convicted of a sexually violent offense, sexually violent preda…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.29 Administration

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The Governor shall direct the Pennsylvania State Police, the board, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation and any other agency of the Commonwealth that the Governor deems necessary to collaboratively design, develop and implement an integrated and secure…

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.3 Board (Expired)

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2012 Expiration. Section 9799.3 expired December 20, 2012. See Act 111 of 2011.