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2020 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
Chapter 95 - Post-trial Matters
Section 9574 - Answer to petition
Universal Citation: 42 PA Cons Stat § 9574 (2020)
§ 9574. Answer to petition.
The Commonwealth may file a written answer to the petition within 120 days of the filing and service of the petition. For good cause shown, the court may grant an extension of time of up to 90 days. Failure to file an answer shall not constitute an admission of any facts alleged in the petition.
Suspension by Court Order. Section 9574 was suspended August 11, 1997, S.Ct. Order.
Cross References. Section 9574 is referred to in section 9545 of this title.
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