Section 9701 – Short title of chapter

§ 9701. Short title of chapter. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Sentencing Code.”

Section 9702 – Definitions

§ 9702. Definitions. As used in this chapter “court” and “judge” include (when exercising criminal or quasi-criminal jurisdiction pursuant to section 1515 (relating to jurisdiction and venue)) a magisterial district judge. (Oct. 5, 1980, P.L.693, No.142, eff. 60 days; Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days) 2004 Amendment. See section 29 of Act 207 […]

Section 9703 – Scope of chapter

§ 9703. Scope of chapter. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, in all cases the sentence to be imposed shall be determined by the court as authorized by law. (Mar. 8, 1982, P.L.169, No.54, eff. 90 days) 1982 Amendment. Act 54 added section 9703.