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42 PA Cons Stat § 6160 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 61 - Rules of Evidence|Section 6160 - Definitions

§ 6160. 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:  "Insurer." A foreign or domestic insurance company, association or exchange holding a certificate of authority under the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921; a health maintenance organization holding a certificate of authority under the act of December 29, 1972 (P.L.1701, No.364), known as the Health Maintenance Organization Act; a hospital plan organization holding a certificate of authority under 40 Pa.C.S. Ch. 61 (relating to hospital plan corporations); a professional health services plan corporation holding a certificate of authority under 40 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 (relating to professional health services plan corporations); a fraternal benefit society holding a certificate of authority under the act of December 14, 1992 (P.L.835, No.134), known as the Fraternal Benefit Societies Code; or a risk-assuming preferred provider organization operating pursuant to section 630 of The Insurance Company Law of 1921.  (Feb. 18, 1998, P.L.170, No.26, eff. imd.)   1998 Amendment. Act 26 added section 6160.  References in Text. The act of December 14, 1992, P.L.835, No.134, known as the Fraternal Benefit Societies Code, referred to in this section, was repealed by the act of July 10, 2002, P.L.749, No.110. The subject matter is now contained in Article XXIV of the act of May 17, 1921, P.L.682, No.284, known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921.
42 PA Cons Stat § 6201 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62 - Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act|Section 6201 - Short title of chapter

§ 6201. Short title of chapter. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act. (Apr. 20, 2020, P.L.82, No.15, eff. imd.)
42 PA Cons Stat § 6202 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62 - Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act|Section 6202 - Definitions

§ 6202. 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:  "Boundaries of the United States." (Deleted by amendment).  "Law." Includes a statute, judicial decision or order, rule of court, executive order and administrative rule, regulation or order.  "Record." Information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.  "Sign." With present intent to authenticate or adopt a record:  (1) to execute or adopt a tangible symbol; or (2) to attach to or logically associate with the record an electronic symbol, sound or process.  "State." (Deleted by amendment).  "Sworn declaration." A declaration in a signed record given under oath. The term includes a sworn statement, verification, certificate and affidavit.  "Unsworn declaration." A declaration in a signed record not given under oath but given under penalty of perjury.  (Apr. 20, 2020, P.L.82, No.15, eff. imd.)
42 PA Cons Stat § 6203 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62 - Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act|Section 6203 - Applicability

§ 6203. Applicability. This chapter applies to an unsworn declaration by a declarant who at the time of making the declaration is physically located within or outside the boundaries of the United States whether or not the location is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.  (Apr. 20, 2020, P.L.82, No.15, eff. imd.)
42 PA Cons Stat § 6204 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62 - Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act|Section 6204 - Validity of unsworn declaration

§ 6204. Validity of unsworn declaration. (a) General rule.--Except as set forth in subsection (b), if a law of this Commonwealth requires or permits use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of this chapter has the same effect as a sworn declaration.  (b) Exception.--This chapter does not apply to:  (1) a deposition; (2) an oath of office; (3) an oath or affirmation required to be given before a specified official other than a notary public;  (4) a declaration relating to real property required or authorized to be recorded; and (5) an oath or affirmation required by 20 Pa.C.S. § 3132.1 (relating to self-proved wills).
42 PA Cons Stat § 6205 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62 - Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act|Section 6205 - Required medium

§ 6205. Required medium. If a law of this Commonwealth requires that a sworn declaration be presented in a particular medium, an unsworn declaration must be presented in that medium.
42 PA Cons Stat § 6206 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62 - Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act|Section 6206 - Form of unsworn declaration

§ 6206. Form of unsworn declaration. An unsworn declaration under this chapter must be in substantially the following form: I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that the foregoing is true and correct.  Signed on the........day of........,........, at............................................, (date)........(month)...........(year)......... (county or other location, and state)............  ............................................... (country).................................. (printed name)............................. (signature)................................ (Apr. 20, 2020, P.L.82, No.15, eff. imd.)
42 PA Cons Stat § 6207 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62 - Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act|Section 6207 - Uniformity of application and construction

§ 6207. Uniformity of application and construction. In applying and construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
42 PA Cons Stat § 6208 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62 - Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act|Section 6208 - Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

§ 6208. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. To the extent permitted by section 102 of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (Public Law 106-229, 15 U.S.C. § 7002), this chapter may modify or supersede provisions of that act.
42 PA Cons Stat § 62A01 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62A - Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation|Section 62A01 - Scope of chapter

§ 62A01. Scope of chapter. This chapter relates to protection of victims of sexual violence or intimidation.
42 PA Cons Stat § 62A02 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62A - Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation|Section 62A02 - Findings and purpose

§ 62A02. Findings and purpose. The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) Sexual violence is the most heinous crime against a person other than murder. (2) Sexual violence and intimidation can inflict humiliation, degradation and terror on the victim.  (3) According to the Department of Justice, someone is sexually assaulted every two minutes in the United States.  (4) Rape is recognized as one of the most underreported crimes, and studies indicate that only one in three rapes is reported to law enforcement.  (5) Victims of sexual violence and intimidation desire safety and protection from future interactions with their offender, regardless of whether they seek criminal prosecution.  (6) This chapter provides the victim with a civil remedy requiring the offender to stay away from the victim, as well as other appropriate relief.
42 PA Cons Stat § 62A06 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62A - Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation|Section 62A06 - Hearings

§ 62A06. Hearings. (a) General rule.--Within ten business days of the filing of a petition under this chapter, a hearing shall be held before the court where the plaintiff must:  (1) assert that the plaintiff or another individual, as appropriate, is a victim of sexual violence or intimidation committed by the defendant; and  (2) prove by preponderance of the evidence that the plaintiff or another individual, as appropriate, is at a continued risk of harm from the defendant.  (a.1) Right to counsel.--The court shall, at the time the defendant is given notice of the hearing, advise the defendant of the right to be represented by counsel. The notice shall be printed and delivered in a manner that easily attracts attention to its contents.  (b) Temporary orders.--If a plaintiff seeks a temporary order for protection from an immediate and present danger, the court shall conduct an ex parte proceeding. The court may enter a temporary order as it deems necessary to protect the plaintiff or another individual, as appropriate, when it finds the plaintiff or another individual is in immediate and present danger from the defendant. The temporary order shall remain in effect until modified or terminated by the court after notice and hearing.  (c) Continued hearings.--If a hearing under subsection (a) is continued and no temporary order is issued, the court may make ex parte temporary orders under subsection (b), as it deems necessary.    Cross References. Section 62A06 is referred to in sections 62A05, 62A07 of this title.
42 PA Cons Stat § 62A07 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62A - Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation|Section 62A07 - Relief

§ 62A07. Relief. (a) Order or consent agreement.--The court may issue an order or approve a consent agreement to protect the plaintiff or another individual, as appropriate, from the defendant.  (b) General rule.--An order or a consent agreement may include:  (1) Prohibiting the defendant from having any contact with the victim, including, but not limited to, restraining the defendant from entering the victim's residence, place of employment, business or school. This may include prohibiting indirect contact through third parties and also prohibiting direct or indirect contact with other designated persons.  (2) Granting any other appropriate relief sought by the plaintiff. (c) Duration and amendment of order or agreement.--A protection order or an approved consent agreement shall be for a fixed period of time not to exceed 36 months. The court may amend its order or agreement at any time upon subsequent petition filed by either party.  (d) Extension of protection orders.-- (1) An extension of an order may be granted: (i) Where the court, after a duly filed petition, notice to the defendant and a hearing, in accordance with the procedures set forth in sections 62A05 (relating to commencement of proceedings) and 62A06 (relating to hearings), finds that the extension is necessary because the defendant engaged in one or more acts or finds some other circumstances that, in the discretion of the court, demonstrate a continued risk of harm to the victim.  (ii) When a contempt petition or charge has been filed with the court or, in a county of the first class, a hearing officer, but the hearing has not occurred before the expiration of the protection order, the order shall be extended, at a minimum, until the disposition of the contempt petition.  (2) Service of an extended order shall be made in accordance with section 62A05(d). (3) There shall be no limitation on the number of extensions that may be granted. (e) Notice.--Notice shall be given to the defendant stating that violations of the order will subject the defendant to arrest under section 62A12 (relating to arrest for violation of order) or contempt of court under section 62A14 (relating to contempt for violation of order).  (f) Incarceration.--When the defendant is or was incarcerated and will be released from custody in the next 90 days or has been released from custody within the past 90 days, a plaintiff does not need to show that the defendant engaged in one or more acts that indicate a continued risk of harm to the victim in order to obtain an extension or a subsequent protection order under this chapter.  (g) Identifying information.--Any order issued under this chapter shall, when furnished by either party, specify the Social Security number and date of birth of the defendant.    Cross References. Section 62A07 is referred to in sections 62A04, 62A09, 62A12, 62A17 of this title.
42 PA Cons Stat § 62A08 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62A - Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation|Section 62A08 - (Reserved)

§ 62A08. (Reserved).
42 PA Cons Stat § 62A10 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62A - Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation|Section 62A10 - Sexual assault counselor

§ 62A10. Sexual assault counselor. A sexual assault counselor may accompany and provide assistance to a plaintiff in any legal proceeding or hearing under this chapter which relates to sexual violence.
42 PA Cons Stat § 62A11 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62A - Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation|Section 62A11 - Disclosure of addresses

§ 62A11. Disclosure of addresses. (a) General rule.--During the course of a proceeding under this chapter, the court or hearing officer may consider whether the plaintiff or victim, as appropriate, is endangered by disclosure of the permanent or temporary address of the plaintiff or victim. The court shall consider the wishes of the plaintiff regarding the disclosure of the address. Neither in the pleadings nor during proceedings or hearings under this chapter shall the court or hearing officer require disclosure of the address of a rape crisis center or the plaintiff or victim, as appropriate.  (b) Order.--Where the court concludes that the defendant poses a continued risk of harm to the victim and where the plaintiff requests that the address, telephone number and information about the victim's whereabouts not be disclosed, the court shall enter an order directing that law enforcement agencies, human service agencies and school districts shall not disclose the presence of the victim in the jurisdiction or district or furnish any address, telephone number or any other demographic information about the victim except by further order of the court.
42 PA Cons Stat § 62A12 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62A - Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation|Section 62A12 - Arrest for violation of order

§ 62A12. Arrest for violation of order. (a) General rule.--An arrest for a violation of an order issued under this chapter may be without warrant upon probable cause, whether or not the violation is committed in the presence of the police officer or sheriff, in circumstances where the defendant has violated a provision of an order consistent with section 62A07 (relating to relief). The police officer or sheriff may verify the existence of an order by telephone, radio or other electronic communication with the appropriate police department, Pennsylvania State Police registry or issuing authority. A police officer or sheriff shall arrest a defendant for violating an order by a court within the judicial district or issued by a court in another judicial district within this Commonwealth.  (b) Procedure following arrest.-- (1) Subsequent to an arrest, the defendant shall be taken by the police officer or sheriff without unnecessary delay before the court in the judicial district where the contempt is alleged to have occurred.  (2) When that court is unavailable, the police officer or sheriff shall convey the defendant to a magisterial district judge designated as appropriate by local rules of court or, in counties of the first class, to the appropriate hearing officer.  (c) Preliminary arraignment.--The defendant shall be afforded a preliminary arraignment without unnecessary delay.  (d) Other emergency powers unaffected.--This section shall not be construed to in any way limit any of the other powers for emergency relief provided under this chapter.  (e) Hearing.--A hearing shall be scheduled within ten business days of the filing of the charge or complaint of indirect criminal contempt. The hearing and any adjudication shall not preclude a hearing on other criminal charges underlying the contempt, nor shall a hearing or adjudication on other criminal charges preclude a hearing on a charge of indirect criminal contempt.    Cross References. Section 62A12 is referred to in section 62A07 of this title.
42 PA Cons Stat § 62A13 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62A - Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation|Section 62A13 - Private criminal complaints for violation of order or agreement

§ 62A13. Private criminal complaints for violation of order or agreement. (a) General rule.--A plaintiff may file a private criminal complaint against a defendant, alleging indirect criminal contempt for a violation of any provision of an order or court-approved consent agreement issued under this chapter, with the court, the office of the district attorney or the magisterial district judge in the jurisdiction or county where the violation occurred, except that in a county of the first class, a complaint may only be filed with the family division of the court of common pleas or the office of district attorney.  (b) Procedure service.-- (1) Procedure for filing and service of a private criminal complaint shall be provided as set forth by local rule.  (2) Nothing in this subsection is intended to expand or diminish the court's authority to enter an order pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No.1023.1 (relating to Scope. Signing of Documents. Representations to the Court. Violation.).  (c) Fees and costs.-- (1) No fees or costs associated with the prosecution of the private criminal complaint shall be assigned to the plaintiff, including, but not limited to, filing, service, failure to prosecute, withdrawal or dismissal.  (2) (i) After a finding of indirect criminal contempt, fees and costs may be assigned against the defendant.  (ii) The court shall waive fees and costs imposed under this chapter upon a showing of good cause or if the court makes a finding that the defendant is not able to pay the costs associated with the indirect criminal contempt action.  (3) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to expand or diminish the court's authority to enter an order under Pa.R.C.P. No.1023.1.
42 PA Cons Stat § 62A15 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62A - Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation|Section 62A15 - Civil contempt or modification for violation of order or agreement

§ 62A15. Civil contempt or modification for violation of order or agreement. (a) General rule.--A plaintiff may file a petition for civil contempt with the issuing court alleging that the defendant has violated any provision of an order or court-ï»¿approved consent agreement entered into under this chapter.  (b) Civil contempt order.--Upon finding of a violation of a protection order or court-approved consent agreement issued under this chapter, the court, either pursuant to petition for civil contempt or on its own accord, may hold the defendant in civil contempt and constrain the defendant in accordance with law.  (c) Sentencing.--A sentence for civil contempt under this chapter may include imprisonment until the defendant complies with provisions of the order or court-approved consent agreement or demonstrates the intent to do so, but in no case shall a term of imprisonment under this section exceed a period of six months.  (d) Jury trial and counsel.--Notwithstanding section 4136(a) (relating to rights of persons charged with certain indirect criminal contempts), the defendant shall not have a right to a jury trial; however, the defendant shall be entitled to counsel.
42 PA Cons Stat § 62A16 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62A - Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation|Section 62A16 - Confidentiality

§ 62A16. Confidentiality. (a) Nature of privilege.-- (1) Unless a victim of sexual violence who consults a sexual assault counselor for the purpose of securing advice, counseling or assistance waives the privilege in a signed writing prior to testimony or disclosure, a sexual assault counselor or a coparticipant who is present during sexual assault counseling or advocacy shall not be competent nor permitted to testify, release the records of or to otherwise disclose confidential communications made to or by the counselor by or to the victim. The privilege shall terminate upon the death of the victim.  (2) Neither the sexual assault counselor nor the victim shall waive the privilege of confidential communications by reporting facts of physical or sexual violence under 23 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 (relating to child protective services), a Federal or State mandatory reporting statute or a local mandatory reporting ordinance.  (b) Scope.--The provisions of this section applicable to the victim of sexual violence shall also apply to a person who seeks advice, counseling or assistance from a sexual assault counselor regarding the victim.
42 PA Cons Stat § 62A17 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 62A - Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation|Section 62A17 - Procedure and other remedies

§ 62A17. Procedure and other remedies. (a) General rule.--Unless otherwise indicated under this chapter, a proceeding under this chapter shall be in accordance with applicable general rules and shall be in addition to any other available civil or criminal remedies. The plaintiff and the defendant may seek modification of a protection order issued under section 62A07 (relating to relief) at any time during the pendency of the order. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, modification may be ordered after the filing of a petition for modification, service of the petition and a hearing on the petition.  (b) Remedies for bad faith.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon finding that an individual commenced a proceeding under this chapter in bad faith, a court shall direct the individual to pay to the defendant actual damages and reasonable attorney fees. Failure to prove an allegation of continued risk of harm by a preponderance of the evidence shall not, by itself, result in a finding of bad faith.