Section 9718.1 – Sexual offender treatment
§ 9718.1. Sexual offender treatment. (a) General rule.–A person, including an offender designated as a “sexually violent predator” as defined in section 9799.12 (relating to definitions) or 9799.53 (relating to definitions), shall attend and participate in a Department of Corrections program of counseling or therapy designed for incarcerated sex offenders if the person is incarcerated […]
Section 9578 – Subsequent petitions
§ 9578. Subsequent petitions. (a) Further review.–No further review shall be available unless a petition is filed under Subchapter B (relating to post conviction relief) alleging that: (1) the failure to raise the claim previously was the result of interference by government officials with the presentation of the claim in violation of the Constitution of […]
Section 9718.2 – Sentences for sexual offenders
§ 9718.2. Sentences for sexual offenders. (a) Mandatory sentence.– (1) Any person who is convicted in any court of this Commonwealth of an offense set forth in section 9799.14 (relating to sexual offenses and tier system) shall, if at the time of the commission of the current offense the person had previously been convicted of […]
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, […]