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Code · Pennsylvania · Title 42 — JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE · Chapter 97

§ 9703. Scope of chapter.

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§ 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.
42c9703v
(Mar. 8, 1982, P.L.169, No.54, eff. 90 days)
1982 Amendment. Act 54 added section 9703.
42c9711h
SUBCHAPTER B
SENTENCING AUTHORITY
Sec.
9711. Sentencing procedure for murder of the first degree.
9711.1. Sentencing for certain murders of infant persons.
9712. Sentences for offenses committed with firearms.
9712.1. Sentences for certain drug offenses committed with firearms.
9713. Sentences for offenses committed on public transportation.
9714. Sentences for second and subsequent offenses.
9715. Life imprisonment for homicide.
9716. Two or more mandatory minimum sentences applicable.
9717. Sentences for offenses against elderly persons.
9718. Sentences for offenses against infant persons.
9718.1. Sexual offender treatment.
9718.2. Sentences for sexual offenders.
9718.3. Sentence for failure to comply with registration of sexual offenders (Expired).
9718.4. Sentence for failure to comply with registration of sexual offenders.
9718.5. Mandatory period of probation for certain sexual offenders.
9719. Sentences for offenses committed while impersonating a law enforcement officer.
9719.1. Sentences for offenses committed against law enforcement officer.
9720. Sentencing for criminal mischief.
9720.1. Restitution for identity theft (Repealed).
9720.2. Sentencing for trafficking of persons.
9720.3. Sentencing for certain paroled offenders.
9720.4. Sentencing for offenses committed in association with a criminal gang.
9720.5. Sentencing for offenses involving sexual abuse of children.
9720.6. Sentencing for arson offenses.
9720.7. Sentencing for burglary.
9720.8. Sentencing for offenses involving domestic violence in the presence of a minor.
42c9711s
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