2012 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
Chapter 97 - Sentencing
Section 9701 - Short title of chapter
CHAPTER 97
SENTENCING
Subchapter
A. General Provisions
B. Sentencing Authority
C. Sentencing Alternatives
D. Informational Basis of Sentence
E. Imposition of Sentence
F. Further Judicial Action
G. Appellate Review of Sentence
H. Registration of Sexual Offenders
Enactment. Chapter 97 was transferred from Chapter 13 of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) October 5, 1980, P.L.693, No.142, effective in 60 days.
Prior Provisions. The number and heading of former Chapter 13 of Title 18 were added December 6, 1972, P.L.1482, No.334, effective in six months. Unless otherwise noted, the remaining provisions of former Chapter 13 of Title 18 were added December 30, 1974, P.L.1052, No.345, effective in 90 days.
Cross References. Chapter 97 is referred to in section 2153 of this title.
SUBCHAPTER A
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec.
9701. Short title of chapter.
9702. Definitions.
9703. Scope of chapter.
§ 9701. Short title of chapter.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Sentencing Code."
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