Section 9722 – Order of probation
§ 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. […]
Section 9579 – Certification
§ 9579. Certification. (a) General rule.–By presenting to the court, whether by signing, filing, submitting or later advocating, a pleading, written motion or other papers regarding a petition for collateral relief, an attorney or unrepresented party is certifying that, to the best of the person’s knowledge, information and belief, formed after an inquiry reasonable under […]
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.
Section 9711 – Sentencing procedure for murder of the first degree
§ 9711. Sentencing procedure for murder of the first degree. (a) Procedure in jury trials.– (1) After a verdict of murder of the first degree is recorded and before the jury is discharged, the court shall conduct a separate sentencing hearing in which the jury shall determine whether the defendant shall be sentenced to death […]
Section 9711.1 – Sentencing for certain murders of infant persons
§ 9711.1. Sentencing for certain murders of infant persons. (a) Sentence enhancement.–The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, pursuant to section 2154 (relating to adoption of guidelines for sentencing), shall provide for a sentencing enhancement for an offense under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2502(c) (relating to murder) when the victim was less than 13 years of age at […]
Section 9712 – Sentences for offenses committed with firearms
§ 9712. Sentences for offenses committed with firearms. (a) Mandatory sentence.–Except as provided under section 9716 (relating to two or more mandatory minimum sentences applicable), any person who is convicted in any court of this Commonwealth of a crime of violence as defined in section 9714(g) (relating to sentences for second and subsequent offenses), shall, […]
Section 9712.1 – Sentences for certain drug offenses committed with firearms
§ 9712.1. Sentences for certain drug offenses committed with firearms. (a) Mandatory sentence.–Any person who is convicted of a violation of section 13(a)(30) of the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, when at the time of the offense the person or the person’s accomplice […]
Section 9713 – Sentences for offenses committed on public transportation
§ 9713. Sentences for offenses committed on public transportation. (a) Mandatory sentence.–Except as provided under section 9716 (relating to two or more mandatory minimum sentences applicable), any person who is convicted in any court of this Commonwealth of a crime of violence as defined in section 9714(g) (relating to sentences for second and subsequent offenses), […]