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44 PA Cons Stat § 2318 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 23 - DNA Data and Testing|Section 2318 - Procedures for conduct, disposition and use of DNA analysis

§ 2318. Procedures for conduct, disposition and use of DNA analysis. (a) Procedures.-- (1) The State Police shall promulgate, as necessary, rules, regulations and guidelines to implement this chapter, including procedures to be used in the collection, submission, identification, analysis, storage and disposition of DNA samples and forensic DNA profiles and records from DNA samples submitted under the former DNA Act, former provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 47 (relating to DNA data and testing) or this chapter.  (2) The results of forensic DNA testing shall be securely stored in the State DNA Data Base, and records of testing shall be retained on file with the State Police consistent with the procedures established by the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for forensic DNA testing laboratories and DNA data basing laboratories and CODIS policies and procedures.  (3) These procedures shall also include quality assurance guidelines for samples and forensic DNA profiles and records from accredited forensic DNA laboratories which submit DNA records to the State DNA Data Base.  (4) The rules, regulations and guidelines shall address the following: (i) Verification of accreditation. (ii) Compliance with FBI Quality Assurance Standards, including continuing education requirements for the personnel of forensics DNA testing laboratories.  (b) Contracting.--The State Police are authorized to contract with third parties for purposes of this chapter.  (c) Use of tests.-- (1) Except as otherwise provided in section 2319(c) (relating to DNA data base exchange), the tests to be performed on each DNA sample shall be used only for law enforcement identification purposes or to assist in the recovery or identification of human remains from disasters or for other humanitarian identification purposes, including identification of missing persons.  (2) A DNA sample or DNA record acquired under this chapter may not be used for human behavioral genetic research or for non-law enforcement or nonhumanitarian identification purposes.  (d) Restrictions and requirements on contracting party.--Any other party contracting to carry out the functions of this chapter shall be subject to the same restrictions and requirements of this chapter, insofar as applicable, as the State Police as well as any additional restrictions imposed by the State Police.  (Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.896, No.147, eff. 360 days)   2018 Amendment. Act 147 amended subsecs. (a) and (c).  Cross References. Section 2318 is referred to in section 2319 of this title.
44 PA Cons Stat § 2319 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 23 - DNA Data and Testing|Section 2319 - DNA data base exchange

§ 2319. DNA data base exchange. (a) Receipt of DNA samples by State Police.--It shall be the duty of the State Police to:  (1) Receive and store DNA samples, to perform forensic DNA testing or to contract for testing with an accredited forensic DNA laboratory that meets the rules, regulations and guidelines under section 2318 (relating to procedures for conduct, disposition and use of DNA analysis) as established by the State Police.  (2) Store forensic DNA records from DNA samples submitted under the former DNA Act, former provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 47 (relating to DNA data and testing) or this chapter and to make such information available as provided in this section.  (a.1) Contracts.--The State Police may contract for DNA testing to an accredited forensic DNA laboratory that meets the rules, regulations and guidelines as established by the State Police under section 2318. DNA records in the State DNA Data Base shall be made available:  (1) to criminal justice agencies or CODIS-participating DNA laboratories which serve these agencies; or  (2) upon written or electronic request and in furtherance of an official investigation of a criminal offense or offender or suspected offender.  (a.2) National Missing and Unidentified Persons System.--Any DNA sample collected in accordance with section 2316.2 (relating to collection of DNA in investigations of high-risk missing persons and missing children), 2316.3 (relating to collection of DNA in investigations of missing persons) or 2316.4 (relating to collection of DNA in investigations of unidentified decedents) shall be submitted to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, along with any of the information delivered to the Pennsylvania State Police in accordance with section 2316.2(b), 2316.3(b) or 2316.4(b).  (b) Methods of obtaining information.--The State Police shall promulgate, as necessary, rules, regulations and guidelines governing the methods of obtaining information from the State DNA Data Base and CODIS and procedures for verification of the identity and authority of the requester.  (c) Population data base.-- (1) The State Police may establish a separate population data base comprised of forensic DNA profiles obtained under this chapter after all personal identification is removed.  (2) The State Police may share or disseminate the population data base with other criminal justice agencies or CODIS-participating DNA laboratories that serve to assist the State Police with statistical data bases.  (3) The population data base may be made available to and searched by other agencies participating in the CODIS system.  (Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.896, No.147, eff. 360 days; Feb. 3, 2022, P.L.16, No.4, eff. 60 days)    2022 Amendment. Act 4 added subsec. (a.2). See section 7 of Act 4 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to Pennsylvania State Police.  Cross References. Section 2319 is referred to in sections 2316.2, 2316.3, 2316.4, 2318 of this title.
44 PA Cons Stat § 2320 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 23 - DNA Data and Testing|Section 2320 - Cancellation of authority to access or exchange DNA records

§ 2320. Cancellation of authority to access or exchange DNA  records. The State Police shall be authorized, for good cause shown, to revoke or suspend the right of a forensic DNA laboratory within this Commonwealth to access or exchange DNA identification records with criminal justice agencies.
44 PA Cons Stat § 2322 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 23 - DNA Data and Testing|Section 2322 - Mandatory cost

§ 2322. Mandatory cost. Unless the court finds that undue hardship would result, a mandatory cost of $250, which shall be in addition to any other costs imposed pursuant to statutory authority, shall automatically be assessed on any person convicted, adjudicated delinquent or granted ARD for a felony sex offense or other specified offense, and all proceeds derived from this section shall be transmitted to the fund.  Cross References. Section 2322 is referred to in section 2335 of this title.
44 PA Cons Stat § 2323 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 23 - DNA Data and Testing|Section 2323 - Good faith

§ 2323. Good faith. A DNA sample obtained in good faith under this subchapter shall be deemed to have been obtained in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter, and its use in accordance with this chapter is authorized until an expungement is obtained pursuant to section 2321 (relating to expungement).
44 PA Cons Stat § 2331 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 23 - DNA Data and Testing|Section 2331 - Prohibition on disclosure

 § 2331. Prohibition on disclosure. (a) Disclosure.--Any person who by virtue of employment or official position or any person contracting to carry out any functions under this chapter, including any officers, employees and agents of such contractor, who has possession of or access to individually identifiable DNA information contained in the State DNA Data Base or in the State DNA Data Bank shall not disclose it in any manner to any person or agency not authorized to receive it knowing that such person or agency is not authorized to receive it.  (b) Obtaining information.--No person shall obtain individually identifiable DNA information from the State DNA Data Base or the State DNA Data Bank without authorization to do so.    Cross References. Section 2331 is referred to in sections 2332, 2333 of this title.
44 PA Cons Stat § 2332 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 23 - DNA Data and Testing|Section 2332 - Criminal penalties

 § 2332. Criminal penalties. (a) Disclosure.--Any person who by virtue of employment or official position or any person contracting to carry out any functions under this chapter, including any officers, employees and agents of such contractor, who has possession of or access to individually identifiable DNA information contained in the State DNA Data Base or in the State DNA Data Bank and who for pecuniary gain for such person or for any other person discloses it in any manner to any person or agency not authorized to receive it commits a misdemeanor of the first degree.  (b) Obtaining information.--Any person who knowingly violates section 2331(b) (relating to prohibition on disclosure) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree.
44 PA Cons Stat § 2333 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 23 - DNA Data and Testing|Section 2333 - Civil actions

 § 2333. Civil actions. (a) Injunctions.--The State Police or any other aggrieved individual or agency may institute an action in a court of proper jurisdiction against any person, agency or organization to enjoin any criminal justice agency, noncriminal justice agency, organization or individual from violating the provisions of this chapter or to compel such agency, organization or person to comply with the provisions of this chapter.  (b) Action for damages.-- (1) Any person aggrieved by a knowing violation of section 2331 (relating to prohibition on disclosure) shall have the substantive right to bring an action for damages by reason of such violation in a court of competent jurisdiction.  (2) A person found by the court to have been aggrieved by a knowing violation of section 2331 shall be entitled to actual and real damages of not less than $100 for each violation and to reasonable costs of litigation and attorney fees. Exemplary and punitive damages of not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000 shall be imposed for any violation of section 2331.
44 PA Cons Stat § 2334 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 23 - DNA Data and Testing|Section 2334 - Confidentiality of records

§ 2334. Confidentiality of records. All DNA profiles and samples submitted to the State Police pursuant to the former DNA Act, former 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 47 (relating to DNA data and testing) or this chapter shall be treated as confidential except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
44 PA Cons Stat § 2335 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 23 - DNA Data and Testing|Section 2335 - DNA Detection Fund

§ 2335. DNA Detection Fund. The DNA Detection Fund is reestablished in the State Treasury as a restricted fund. All costs collected under section 2322 (relating to mandatory cost) shall be paid into the fund. All moneys in the fund and the interest accruing thereon are hereby appropriated to the Pennsylvania State Police on a continuing basis to carry out the provisions of this chapter upon authorization of the Governor for each fiscal year.    Cross References. Section 2335 is referred to in section 2303 of this title.
44 PA Cons Stat § 2336 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 23 - DNA Data and Testing|Section 2336 - Authority of law enforcement officers

§ 2336. Authority of law enforcement officers. Nothing in this chapter shall limit or abrogate any existing authority of law enforcement officers to take, maintain, store and utilize DNA samples for law enforcement purposes.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7101 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7101 - Scope of chapter

§ 7101. Scope of chapter. This chapter relates to constables.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7102 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7102 - Definitions

§ 7102. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  "Livestock." Cattle, horses, sheep, goats and swine of every age and sex.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7103 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7103 - Cities of the first class

§ 7103. Cities of the first class. As of February 10, 1970, the office of constable is abolished in cities of the first class, and the terms of office of incumbents are terminated.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7111 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7111 - Term of office

§ 7111. Term of office. The term of a constable in a city of the second class, city of the second class A, city of the third class, borough, incorporated town or township is six years.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7112 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7112 - Cities of the second and third classes

§ 7112. Cities of the second and third classes. The qualified voters of each ward in a city of the second or third class shall elect a properly qualified person for constable in each ward.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7113 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7113 - Boroughs

§ 7113. Boroughs.  (a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the qualified voters of every borough shall vote for and elect a properly qualified person for constable.  (b) Boroughs divided into wards.--The qualified voters of every borough divided into wards shall vote for and elect a properly qualified person for constable in each ward and a properly constable for high constable in the borough.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7114 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7114 - Townships

§ 7114. Townships.  (a) Election.--The following shall apply:  (1) The qualified voters of every township shall vote for and elect a properly qualified person for constable.  (2) The qualified electors of each township of the first class may vote for and elect a properly qualified person to serve as constable, in addition to the constable elected under paragraph (1).  (b) Procedure upon election; penalty.--Every person elected to the office of constable in a township shall appear in court on the first day of the next court of common pleas of the same county to accept or decline the office. A person who neglects or refuses to appear, after having been duly notified of the election, shall forfeit to the township the sum of $40 to be levied by order of the court.  (c) Bond.--The bond given by a constable in a township shall be in a sum not less than $500 nor more than $3,000, as the court shall direct, and shall be taken by the clerk of the court in the name of the Commonwealth, with conditions for just and faithful discharge by the constable of the duties of office. The bond shall be held in trust for the use and benefit of persons who may sustain injury by reason of neglect of duty, and for the same purposes and uses as a sheriff's bond.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7121 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7121 - Constables

§ 7121. Constables. When a vacancy occurs in the office of constable, regardless of the reason for the vacancy, the court of common pleas of the county of the vacancy, upon petition of not less than ten qualified electors residing in the borough, city, ward or township of the vacancy, shall appoint a suitable person, who, upon being qualified as required by law, shall serve as the constable for the unexpired term of the vacancy.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7122 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7122 - Deputy constables

§ 7122. Deputy constables. (a) General rule.--Sole power to appoint deputy constables in a ward, borough or township is vested in the constable of the ward, borough or township, subject to approval of the court of common pleas under subsection (b). No person shall be appointed as a deputy constable unless, at the time of appointment, he is a bona fide resident of the ward, borough or township for which he is appointed and he continues to be a bona fide resident for the duration of the appointment.  (b) Court approval and qualifications.-- (1) Except as set forth in paragraph (2), no deputy shall be appointed, either by general or partial deputization, without approbation of the court of common pleas of the county, except for special appointments in a civil suit or proceeding, at the request and risk of the plaintiff or his agent. If a deputy no longer resides in, or ceases to be a qualified elector of, the ward in which he was appointed to serve, the court of common pleas may revoke the appointment of the deputy upon petition of five duly qualified electors of the ward and proof of facts requiring revocation.  (2) In the event of a deputy's death or inability or refusal to act, the constable of a township may, with approbation of the court of common pleas of the county where the deputy served, appoint another deputy who shall have full authority to act until the next regular session of court. The constable and his surety shall be liable for acts of the deputy as in other cases. The constable shall file a written copy of the deputization in the office of the clerk of courts of the county where the constable serves.  (c) Certain provisions relating to boroughs unaffected.--This section does not affect the provisions of section 14 of the act of June 28, 1923 (P.L.903, No.348), entitled "A supplement to an act, approved the fourteenth day of May, one thousand nine hundred and fifteen (Pamphlet Laws, three hundred and twelve), entitled 'An act providing a system for government of boroughs, and revising, amending, and consolidating the law relating to boroughs'; so as to provide a system of government where a borough now has annexed or hereafter shall annex land in an adjoining county, including assessment of property, levying and collection of taxes, making municipal improvements, and filing and collecting of liens for the same; the jurisdiction of courts for the enforcement of borough ordinances and State laws, and primary, general, municipal, and special elections; and repealing inconsistent laws."    References in Text. Section 14 of the act of June 28, 1923 (P.L.903, No.348), referred to in this section, was repealed by the act of October 9, 2009 (P.L.494, No.49). The subject matter is now contained in Chapter 71 of this title.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7131 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7131 - Public office

§ 7131. Public office.   (a) General rule.--Except as set forth in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for a constable to hold or exercise the office of magisterial district judge or alderman.  (b) Exceptions.--Nothing in this section or in any other law or court rule shall be construed to prohibit a constable from: (1) being an officer of a political body or political party as those terms are defined in the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code; (2) holding the office of a national, State or county committee of a political party; (3) running for and holding an elective office; or (4) participating in election-day activities.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7132 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7132 - Police officers

§ 7132. Police officers.   (a) Constable employed as policeman not to accept other fees in addition to salary.--Except for public rewards and legal mileage allowed to a constable for traveling expenses, and except as provided in subsection (b), it is unlawful for a constable who is also employed as a policeman to charge or accept a fee or other compensation, other than his salary as a policeman, for services rendered or performed pertaining to his office or duties as a policeman or constable.  (b) Exception.--Unless prevented from doing so by the operation of 8 Pa.C.S. Ch. 11 Subch. J (relating to civil service for police and fire apparatus operators), borough policemen who reside in the borough may hold and exercise the office of constable in the borough, or in any ward thereof, and receive all costs, fees and emoluments pertaining to such office. (Apr. 18, 2014, P.L.432, No.37, eff. 60 days)    2014 Amendment. Act 37 amended subsec. (b).
44 PA Cons Stat § 7141 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7141 - Definitions

§ 7141. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  "Account." The Constables' Education and Training Account established in section 7149 (relating to restricted account).  "Board." The Constables' Education and Training Board established in section 7143 (relating to board established).  "Commission." The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency of the Commonwealth.  "Court." The minor judiciary or any other court in this Commonwealth.  "Judicial duties." Those services specified in section 7161 (relating to fees).  "Term of office of a deputy constable." The term of office of the constable who appointed him.