§ 9721. Sentencing generally. (a) General rule.–In determining the sentence to be imposed the court shall, except as provided in subsection (a.1), consider and select one or more of the following alternatives, and may impose them consecutively or concurrently: (1) An order of probation. (2) A determination of guilt without further penalty. (3) Partial confinement. […]
§ 9722. Order of probation. The following grounds, while not controlling the discretion of the court, shall be accorded weight in favor of an order of probation: (1) The criminal conduct of the defendant neither caused nor threatened serious harm. (2) The defendant did not contemplate that his conduct would cause or threaten serious harm. […]
§ 9723. Determination of guilt without further penalty. If in the light of all the circumstances, probation would be appropriate under section 9722 (relating to order of probation), but it appears that probation is unnecessary, the court may impose a sentence of guilty without further penalty. (Oct. 5, 1980, P.L.693, No.142, eff. 60 days)
§ 9724. Partial confinement. If in the light of all the circumstances, and when facilities are available, probation would be inappropriate, but it further appears that a sentence of total confinement would not be required in accordance with the criteria established in section 9725 (relating to total confinement), the court may impose a sentence involving […]
§ 9725. Total confinement. The court shall impose a sentence of total confinement if, having regard to the nature and circumstances of the crime and the history, character, and condition of the defendant, it is of the opinion that the total confinement of the defendant is necessary because: (1) there is undue risk that during […]
§ 9726. Fine. (a) Fine only.–The court may, as authorized by law, sentence the defendant only to pay a fine, when, having regard to the nature and circumstances of the crime and to the history and character of the defendant, it is of the opinion that the fine alone suffices. (b) Fine as additional sentence.–The […]
§ 9727. Disposition of persons found guilty but mentally ill. (a) Imposition of sentence.–A defendant found guilty but mentally ill or whose plea of guilty but mentally ill is accepted under the provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. § 314 (relating to guilty but mentally ill) may have any sentence imposed on him which may lawfully be […]
§ 9728. Collection of restitution, reparation, fees, costs, fines and penalties. (a) General rule.– (1) Except as provided in subsection (b)(5), all restitution, reparation, fees, costs, fines and penalties shall be collected by the county probation department or other agent designated by the county commissioners of the county with the approval of the president judge […]
§ 9729. Intermediate punishment (Repealed). 2000 Repeal. Section 9729 was repealed June 22, 2000, P.L.345, No.41, effective in 60 days.
§ 9730. Payment of court costs, restitution and fines. (a) Method of payment.–The treasurer of each county shall allow the use of credit cards, debit cards and bank cards in the payment of court costs, restitution and fines and may provide for automatic periodic deductions from a bank account, subject to the agreement of the […]
§ 9730.1. Collection of court costs, restitution and fines by private collection agency. (a) Generally.–In accordance with section 9730(b) (relating to payment of court costs, restitution and fines), an issuing authority may refer the collection of costs, fines and restitution of a defendant to a private collection agency whether or not the defendant’s maximum sentence […]
§ 9730.2. Sentence of community service. A person sentenced to a term of supervised community service or required by a court or a paroling authority to participate in a public or nonprofit community service program may not purchase credit in lieu of performing the community service in any form, including: (1) United States or foreign […]
§ 9730.3. Counseling services for victims of sexual abuse (Repealed). 2022 Repeal. Section 9730.3 was repealed July 11, 2022, P.L.775, No.77, effective in 270 days.
