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2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES › Chapter 87 - Employee Benefits › Section 8704 - Payments upon employee's death; third party claims

§ 8704. Payments upon employee's death; third party claims.
The trustee, custodian or committee charged with the responsibility of disbursing funds from any trust, custodial account, annuity or other funding arrangement under a pension, profit sharing, stock bonus, deferred compensation, disability, death benefit or other plan established by an employer for the benefit of its employees and their beneficiaries may pay funds upon the death of an employee or former employee to the beneficiaries entitled thereto under the plan or under a designation by the employee made pursuant to the plan and by making such payment shall be released from all claims by third parties. Pending such payment, such trustee, custodian or committee shall not be required to recognize any claim by third parties or to withhold disbursement pending the resolution of such claims, in the absence of an appropriate court order directed to it restraining such disbursement until further order of such court or instructing it to make disbursement of the account as provided in the order. Any person to whom payment is made shall be answerable therefor to anyone prejudiced thereby.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES › Chapter 88 - Slayers › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 88 was added June 30, 1972, P.L.508, No.164, effective July 1, 1972.
Cross References.
Chapter 88 is referred to in sections 2106, 2507 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES › Chapter 88 - Slayers › Section 8801 - Definition of terms

§ 8801. Definition of terms.
As used in this chapter:
"Slayer." Means any person who participates, either as a principal or as an accessory before the fact, in the willful and unlawful killing of any other person.
"Decedent." Means any person whose life is so taken.
"Property." Includes any real and personal property and any right or interest therein.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES › Chapter 88 - Slayers › Section 8802 - Slayer not to acquire property as result of slaying

§ 8802. Slayer not to acquire property as result of slaying.
No slayer shall in any way acquire any property or receive any benefit as the result of the death of the decedent, but such property shall pass as provided in the sections following.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES › Chapter 88 - Slayers › Section 8803 - Descent, distribution, dower, curtesy, and statutory rights as survivor

§ 8803. Descent, distribution, dower, curtesy, and statutory rights as survivor.
The slayer shall be deemed to have predeceased the decedent as to property which would have passed from the decedent or his estate to the slayer under the statutes of descent and distribution or have been acquired by dower, by curtesy or by statutory right as surviving spouse.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES › Chapter 88 - Slayers › Section 8804 - Legacies

§ 8804. Legacies.
Property which would have passed to or for the benefit of the slayer by devise or legacy from the decedent shall be distributed as if he had predeceased the decedent.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES › Chapter 88 - Slayers › Section 8805 - Tenancies by the entirety

§ 8805. Tenancies by the entirety.
One-half of any property held by the slayer and the decedent as tenants by the entirety shall pass upon the death of the decedent to his estate, and the other half shall be held by the slayer during his life, subject to pass upon his death to the estate of the decedent.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES › Chapter 88 - Slayers › Section 8806 - Joint tenants, joint owners and joint obligees

§ 8806. Joint tenants, joint owners and joint obligees.
(a) Joint ownership by slayer and decedent.--
One-half of any property held by the slayer and the decedent as joint tenants, joint owners or joint obligees shall pass upon the death of the decedent to his estate, and the other half shall pass to his estate upon the death of the slayer, unless the slayer obtains a separation or severance of the property or a decree granting partition.
(b) Joint ownership by three or more persons.--
As to property held jointly by three or more persons, including the slayer and the decedent, any enrichment which would have accrued to the slayer as a result of the death of the decedent shall pass to the estate of the decedent. If the slayer becomes the final survivor, one-half of the property shall immediately pass to the estate of the decedent and the other half shall pass to his estate upon the death of the slayer, unless the slayer obtains a separation or severance of the property or a decree granting partition.
(c) Enforceable agreements unaffected.--
The provisions of this section shall not affect any enforceable agreement between the parties or any trust arising because a greater proportion of the property has been contributed by one party than by the other.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES › Chapter 88 - Slayers › Section 8807 - Reversions and vested remainders

§ 8807. Reversions and vested remainders.
Property in which the slayer holds a reversion or vested remainder and would have obtained the right of present possession upon the death of the decedent shall pass to the estate of the decedent during the period of the life expectancy of the decedent; if he held the particular estate or if the particular estate is held by a third person it shall remain in his hands for such period.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES › Chapter 88 - Slayers › Section 8808 - Interests dependent on survivorship or continuance of life

§ 8808. Interests dependent on survivorship or continuance of life.
Any interest in property, whether vested or not, held by the slayer, subject to be divested, diminished in any way or extinguished, if the decedent survives him or lives to a certain age, shall be held by the slayer during his lifetime or until the decedent would have reached such age, but shall then pass as if the decedent had died immediately thereafter.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES › Chapter 88 - Slayers › Section 8809 - Contingent remainders and executory or other future interests

§ 8809. Contingent remainders and executory or other future interests.
As to any contingent remainder or executory or other future interest held by the slayer, subject to become vested in him or increased in any way for him upon the condition of the death of the decedent:
(1) If the interest would not have become vested or increased if he had predeceased the decedent, he shall be deemed to have so predeceased the decedent.
(2) In any case the interest shall not be vested or increased during the period of the life expectancy of the decedent.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES › Chapter 88 - Slayers › Section 8810 - Powers of appointment

§ 8810. Powers of appointment.
(a) Property appointed by will.--
Property appointed by the will of the decedent to or for the benefit of the slayer shall be distributed as if the slayer had predeceased the decedent.
(b) Other property.--
Property held either presently or in remainder by the slayer, subject to be divested by the exercise by the decedent of a power of revocation or a general power of appointment shall pass to the estate of the decedent, and property so held by the slayer, subject to be divested by the exercise by the decedent of a power of appointment to a particular person or persons or to a class of persons, shall pass to such person or persons, or in equal shares to the members of such class of persons, exclusive of the slayer.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES › Chapter 88 - Slayers › Section 8811 - Proceeds of insurance

§ 8811. Proceeds of insurance.
(a) Policies on life of decedent.--
Insurance proceeds payable to the slayer as the beneficiary or assignee of any policy or certificate of insurance on the life of the decedent, or as the survivor of a joint life policy, shall be paid to the estate of the decedent, unless the policy or certificate designates some person not claiming through the slayer as alternative beneficiary to him.
(b) Policies on life of slayer.--
If the decedent is beneficiary or assignee of any policy or certificate of insurance on the life of the slayer, the proceeds shall be paid to the estate of the decedent upon the death of the slayer, unless the policy names some person other than the slayer or his estate as alternative beneficiary, or unless the slayer by naming a new beneficiary or assigning the policy performs an act which would have deprived the decedent of his interest in the policy if he had been living.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES › Chapter 88 - Slayers › Section 8812 - Bona fide payment by insurance company or obligor

§ 8812. Bona fide payment by insurance company or obligor.
Any insurance company making payment according to the terms of its policy or any bank or other person performing an obligation for the slayer as one of several joint obligees shall not be subject to additional liability by the terms of this chapter, if such payment or performance is made without notice of the killing by a slayer.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES › Chapter 88 - Slayers › Section 8813 - Bona fide purchasers

§ 8813. Bona fide purchasers.
The provisions of this chapter shall not affect the rights of any person who, before the interests of the slayer have been adjudicated, purchases from the slayer for value and without notice property which the slayer would have acquired except for the terms of this chapter, but all proceeds received by the slayer from such sale shall be held by him in trust for the persons entitled to the property under the provisions of this title, and the slayer shall also be liable both for any portion of such proceeds which he may have dissipated and for any difference between the actual value of the property and the amount of such proceeds.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES › Chapter 88 - Slayers › Section 8814 - Record of conviction as evidence

§ 8814. Record of conviction as evidence.
The record of his conviction of having participated in the willful and unlawful killing of the decedent shall be admissible in evidence against a claimant of property in any civil action arising under this chapter.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES › Chapter 88 - Slayers › Section 8814.1 - Preadjudication rule

§ 8814.1. Preadjudication rule.
(a) General rule.--
If a person has been charged, whether by indictment, information or otherwise, by the United States, the Commonwealth or any of the several states, with voluntary manslaughter or homicide, except homicide by vehicle, in connection with a decedent's death, then any and all property or benefit that would otherwise pass to that person from the decedent's estate shall be placed and preserved in escrow by the person duly appointed by the register as personal representative. Upon dismissal or withdrawal of the charge, or upon the return of a verdict of not guilty, the property or benefit held in escrow shall pass as if no charge had been filed or made. Upon conviction of the charge, the property or benefit held in escrow shall pass in accordance with the terms and provisions of this chapter.
(b) Exception.--
Notwithstanding subsection (a), the duly appointed personal representative shall be authorized upon notice to all interested parties, including, but not limited to, the accused, to petition the orphans' court division of the court of common pleas in the county where the estate lies for payment from the escrowed funds of child support and related expenses and of expenses of estate administration. Disposition of the petition shall lie in the sound discretion of the court.
(c) Notice to register of wills.--
Within seven days of charging, whether by indictment, information or otherwise, a person with homicide or manslaughter the district attorney shall, in writing, notify the register of the name of the person charged, the name of the decedent and the charge.
(Dec. 20, 2000, P.L.838, No.118, eff. 60 days)
2000 Amendment.
Act 118 added section 8814.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES › Chapter 88 - Slayers › Section 8815 - Broad construction; policy of State

§ 8815. Broad construction; policy of State.
This chapter shall not be considered penal in nature, but shall be construed broadly in order to effect the policy of this State that no person shall be allowed to profit by his own wrong, wherever committed.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE › Chronological History

Provision Affected
How Affected
By Law, Decision or Rule
Title 22
Title
Added
Nov. 25, 1970, P.L.707, No.230
§ 101 Ch. 1 (Reserved)
Added
Nov. 15, 1972, P.L.1063, No.271
§ 301 Ch. 3 (Reserved)
Added
Nov. 15, 1972, P.L.1063, No.271
§ 501 and Ch. 5
Added
Nov. 15, 1972, P.L.1063, No.271
§ 501 (a)
Amended
Dec. 19, 1990, P.L.834, No.198
§ 501 (a) and (c)
Amended
Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1603, No.205
§ 3301 and Ch. 33
Added
Nov. 23, 1982, P.L.686, No.196
§ 3302
Added
Nov. 23, 1982, P.L.686, No.196
§ 3303
Added
Nov. 23, 1982, P.L.686, No.196
§ 3304
Added
Nov. 23, 1982, P.L.686, No.196
§ 3305
Added
Nov. 23, 1982, P.L.686, No.196
§ 3701 and Ch. 37
Added
Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1603, No.205
§ 3702
Added
Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1603, No.205
§ 3702 defs. of "cruelty to animals laws" and "humane society police officer"
Amended
Jun. 28, 2017, P.L.215, No.10
§ 3703
Added
Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1603, No.205
§ 3704
Added
Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1603, No.205
§ 3704 (a)
Amended
Jun. 28, 2017, P.L.215, No.10
§ 3704 (a.1)
Added
Oct. 2, 2018, P.L.511, No.77
§ 3705
Added
Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1603, No.205
§ 3705
Amended
Jun. 28, 2017, P.L.215, No.10
§ 3705 (7)
Added
Oct. 2, 2018, P.L.511, No.77
§ 3706
Added
Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1603, No.205
§ 3706 (a)
Amended
Jun. 28, 2017, P.L.215, No.10
§ 3706 (a)(6) and (7)
Added
Oct. 2, 2018, P.L.511, No.77
§ 3707
Added
Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1603, No.205
§ 3708
Added
Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1603, No.205
§ 3708 (a)
Amended
Jun. 28, 2017, P.L.215, No.10
§ 3709
Added
Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1603, No.205
§ 3710
Added
Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1603, No.205
§ 3710
Amended
Jun. 28, 2017, P.L.215, No.10
§ 3711
Added
Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1603, No.205
§ 3712
Added
Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1603, No.205
§ 3712 (b), (c), (d) and (f) amended and (f.1) added
Amended or added. Subsec. (f) expired 10/2/2019
Oct. 2, 2018, P.L.511, No.77
§ 3713
Added
Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1603, No.205
§ 3713
Amended
Oct. 2, 2018, P.L.511, No.77
§ 3714
Added
Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1603, No.205
§ 3714 (a.1) and (a.2)
Added
Oct. 2, 2018, P.L.511, No.77
§ 3715
Added
Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1603, No.205
§ 3715 (b) amended and (g) and (h) added
Amended or added
Oct. 2, 2018, P.L.511, No.77
§ 3716
Added
Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1603, No.205
§ 3716
Amended
Jun. 28, 2017, P.L.215, No.10
§ 3717
Added
Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1603, No.205
§ 3718
Added
Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1603, No.205
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE › Chapter 33 - Railroad and Street Railway Police › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 33 was added November 23, 1982, P.L.686, No.196, effective in 30 days. Section
            3 of Act 196 of 1982 provided that nothing contained in the act shall affect the validity
            of any commissions which are presently valid and issued pursuant to the acts repealed
            by Act 196.
Cross References.
Chapter 33 is referred to in section 2162 of Title 53 (Municipalities Generally);
            section 1786 of Title 74 (Transportation).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE › Chapter 33 - Railroad and Street Railway Police › Section 3301 - Appointment

§ 3301. Appointment.
A corporation owning or operating a railroad or street passenger railway in this Commonwealth, including also an authority existing pursuant to Article III of the act of January 22, 1968 (P.L.42, No.8), known as the "Pennsylvania Urban Mass Transportation Law," for its entire transportation system, and including an authority existing pursuant to the act of April 6, 1956 (1955 P.L.1414, No.465), known as the "Second Class County Port Authority Act," may apply to the Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police upon such forms as he shall prescribe for the appointment of specific persons as the applicant may designate to act as railroad or street railway policemen for it. The commissioner, after such investigation as he shall deem necessary, shall recommend to the Governor the commissioning of such persons as railroad or street railway policemen or advise the applicant of their adverse recommendations and the reasons therefor. The Governor, upon such application and recommendation, may appoint such persons to be railroad or street railway policemen, and shall issue to such persons so appointed a commission to act as such policemen.
Reference in Text.
The act of January 22, 1968 (P.L.42, No.8), known as the Pennsylvania Urban Mass Transportation Law, referred to in this section, was repealed by the act of August 5, 1991 (P.L.238, No.26).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE › Chapter 33 - Railroad and Street Railway Police › Section 3302 - Oath of office

§ 3302. Oath of office.
Every railroad or street railway policeman so commissioned shall, before entering upon the duties of his office, take and subscribe the oath required by Article VI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania. The oath and commission issued by the Governor shall be recorded in the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, in the county where the registered corporate office or principal place of business is located and a copy filed with the commissioner.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE › Chapter 33 - Railroad and Street Railway Police › Section 3303 - Powers and duties

§ 3303. Powers and duties.
(a) General powers.--
Railroad and street railway policemen shall severally possess and exercise all the powers of a police officer in the City of Philadelphia, in and upon, and in the immediate and adjacent vicinity of, the property of the corporate authority or elsewhere within this Commonwealth while engaged in the discharge of their duties in pursuit of railroad, street railway or transportation system business.
(b) Detention of arrested persons.--
The keepers of jails and other places of detention in any county of this Commonwealth shall receive all persons arrested by railroad or street railway policemen for purposes of detention until they are dealt with according to law.
(c) Badge.--
Railroad and street railway policemen when on duty shall wear or carry a metallic shield containing the words "railroad police" or "railway police" and the name of the authority.
(d) Course of instruction.--
Every railroad and street railway police officer shall successfully complete the same course of instruction required for municipal police officers by the act of June 18, 1974 (P.L.359, No.120), referred to as the Municipal Police Education and Training Law.
Reference in Text.
The act of June 18, 1974 (P.L.359, No.120), referred to as the Municipal Police Education and Training Law, referred to in subsec. (d), was repealed by the act of December 19, 1996 (P.L.1158, No.177).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE › Chapter 33 - Railroad and Street Railway Police › Section 3304 - Compensation and liability

§ 3304. Compensation and liability.
The compensation of railroad or street railway policemen shall be paid by their corporate authority. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall not be held liable for any wrongful act of any police officer commissioned under the provisions of this chapter.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE › Chapter 33 - Railroad and Street Railway Police › Section 3305 - Termination of appointment

§ 3305. Termination of appointment.
When the corporate authority no longer requires the services of any railroad or street railway policemen, it shall file a notice to that effect, under its corporate seal, in the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, in the office of the recorder of deeds where the oath and commission were recorded and with the commissioner. The recorder of deeds shall note this information upon the margin of the record where the oath and commission were recorded and thereupon the powers of the policemen shall terminate.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE › Chapter 37 - Humane Society Police Officers › Section 3702 - Definitions

§ 3702. 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:
"Agricultural animal."
Any bovine animal, equine animal, sheep, goat, pig, poultry, bird, fowl, wild or semiwild animal or fish or other aquatic animal that is being raised, kept, transported or utilized for the purpose of or pursuant to agricultural production.
"Agricultural production."
The production and preparation for market of agricultural animals and their products and of agricultural, agronomic, horticultural, silvicultural and aquacultural crops and commodities.
"Board."
The Humane Society Police Officer Advisory Board.
"Complainant."
Any person who has evidence that an individual appointed as a humane society police officer has performed in a manner that is contrary to the standards, requirements and qualifications prescribed in this chapter for appointment of individuals as humane society police officers. The term also includes a district attorney or a municipal solicitor.
"Convicted."
A finding or verdict of guilt, an admission of guilt or a plea of nolo contendere or receiving probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony charges.
"Cruelty to animals laws."
The provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 55 Subch. B (relating to cruelty to animals).
"Department."
The Department of Agriculture of the Commonwealth.
"Humane society police officer."
Any person who holds a current appointment under this chapter to act as a humane society police officer for a society or association for the prevention of cruelty to animals. The term shall include an individual who is an agent of a society or association for the prevention of cruelty to animals as "agent" is used in 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 55 Subch. B (relating to cruelty to animals), provided that individual holds a current appointment under this chapter.
"Secretary."
The Secretary of Agriculture of the Commonwealth.
"Serious misdemeanor."
A criminal offense for which more than one year in prison can be imposed as a punishment.
"Society or association."
A nonprofit society or association duly incorporated pursuant to 15 Pa.C.S. Ch. 53 Subch. A (relating to incorporation generally) for the purpose of the prevention of cruelty to animals.
(June 28, 2017, P.L.215, No.10, eff. 60 days)
2017 Amendment.
Act 10 amended the defs. of "cruelty to animals laws" and "humane society police officer."
Cross References.
Section 3702 is referred to in section 5531 of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE › Chapter 37 - Humane Society Police Officers › Section 3704 - Appointment by nonprofit corporations

§ 3704. Appointment by nonprofit corporations.
(a) Application for appointment.--
A society or association may apply to the court of common pleas in any county for the appointment of an individual as a humane society police officer for that county by providing proof of qualification under section 3705 (relating to qualifications for appointment) to the court of common pleas and to the district attorney. The court, upon reviewing the application and considering the recommendation, if any, of the district attorney, may by order appoint such person to be a humane society police officer.
(a.1) Notice to department.--
Upon action by the court of common pleas to order an appointment, the clerk of courts of the county shall forward such information to the department for the purpose of the Statewide registry established under section 3714 (relating to Statewide registry).
(b) Oath.--
Every individual appointed as a humane society police officer pursuant to this chapter shall, before entering upon the duties of the office, take and subscribe to the oath required by Article VI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania.
(June 28, 2017, P.L.215, No.10, eff. 60 days; Oct. 2, 2018, P.L.511, No.77, eff. one year)
2018 Amendment.
Act 77 added subsec. (a.1).
2017 Amendment.
Act 10 amended subsec. (a).
Cross References.
Section 3704 is referred to in section 3718 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE › Chapter 37 - Humane Society Police Officers › Section 3705 - Qualifications for appointment

§ 3705. Qualifications for appointment.
In order for an individual to be considered for appointment as a humane society police officer, the society or association must submit proof satisfactory to the court of common pleas and the district attorney in each county for which the society or association directs the individual to act as a humane society police officer that the individual:
(1) Has been a resident of this Commonwealth for the previous 12 months.
(2) Has successfully completed the training program established pursuant to section 3712 (relating to training program).
(3) Has obtained a criminal history report from the Pennsylvania State Police pursuant to 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 91 (relating to criminal history record information) or a statement from the Pennsylvania State Police that the Pennsylvania State Police central repository contains no pertinent information relating to the individual who is the subject of the application. The criminal history record information shall be limited to that which may be disseminated pursuant to 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121(b)(2) (relating to general regulations).
(4) Has not been convicted of an offense graded a felony or a serious misdemeanor.
(5) Has not been convicted of any violation, including a summary offense, of 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 55 Subch. B (relating to cruelty to animals).
(6) Has not been convicted of an offense in another jurisdiction, state, territory or country in accordance with the laws of that jurisdiction, state, territory or country equivalent to an offense graded a felony or a serious misdemeanor or an offense of cruelty to animals.
(7) Has not had an appointment as a humane society police officer revoked for cause in another county or another state.
(June 28, 2017, P.L.215, No.10, eff. 60 days; Oct. 2, 2018, P.L.511, No.77, eff. one year)
2018 Amendment.
Act 77 added par. (7).
Cross References.
Section 3705 is referred to in section 3704 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE › Chapter 37 - Humane Society Police Officers › Section 3706 - Suspension, revocation, limitation and restriction of appointment; restoration of appointment

§ 3706. Suspension, revocation, limitation and restriction of appointment; restoration of appointment.
(a) Grounds for suspension, revocation, limitation or restriction.--
By its own action, on petition by a district attorney or pursuant to a written affidavit filed by a complainant, the court of common pleas may, after conducting a hearing, suspend, revoke, limit or restrict an appointment of an individual to act as a humane society police officer in the county if the court determines any of the following:
(1) Being convicted of a felony or a serious misdemeanor in any Federal or State court or being convicted of the equivalent of a felony in any foreign country, territory or possession.
(2) Being convicted of an offense of cruelty to animals in any Federal or State court or being convicted of the equivalent of a cruelty to animals offense in any foreign country, territory or possession.
(3) Presenting false credentials or documents or making a false or misleading statement in the application for appointment or a certification of completion of additional training or submitting an application for appointment or a certification for completion of additional training containing a false or misleading statement.
(4) Carrying or possessing a firearm in the performance of his or her duties without certification pursuant to section 3711 (relating to limitation on possession of firearms).
(5) The individual has conducted his or her authority to enforce animal cruelty laws in a manner that is substandard of conduct normally expected of humane society police officers.
(6) The individual is not a resident of this Commonwealth.
(7) The individual has had an appointment as a humane society police officer revoked for cause in another county or another state.
(b) Notice to department.--
Upon action by the court of common pleas to suspend, revoke, limit or restrict an appointment, the clerk of courts of the county shall forward such information to the department for the purpose of the Statewide registry established pursuant to section 3714 (relating to Statewide registry).
(c) Restoration.--
The court of common pleas may restore a suspended appointment of an individual if the individual provides to the court evidence sufficient to warrant restoration and the court determines the grounds for suspension have been satisfactorily corrected and the individual otherwise qualifies for appointment.
(June 28, 2017, P.L.215, No.10, eff. 60 days; Oct. 2, 2018, P.L.511, No.77, eff. one year)
2018 Amendment.
Act 77 added subsec. (a)(6) and (7).
2017 Amendment.
Act 10 amended subsec. (a).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE › Chapter 37 - Humane Society Police Officers › Section 3707 - Termination of appointment

§ 3707. Termination of appointment.
(a) General rule.--
All powers and authority granted to an individual under section 3708 (relating to powers and authority; jurisdiction) shall immediately terminate upon notice to the individual from the society or association for which appointed that services are no longer required of the individual.
(b) Notice to court.--
The society or association must file notice within ten days of a termination of an individual as a humane society police officer with the clerk of courts in each county in which the individual has been appointed as a humane society police officer.
(c) Notice to department.--
The society or association must file notice within ten days of a termination of an individual as a humane society police officer with the department for the purpose of providing information relevant to the Statewide registry established pursuant to section 3714 (relating to Statewide registry).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE › Chapter 37 - Humane Society Police Officers › Section 3708 - Powers and authority; jurisdiction

§ 3708. Powers and authority; jurisdiction.
(a) Authority limited to county of appointment.--
An individual appointed as a humane society police officer in accordance with this chapter shall have power and authority to exercise the powers conferred under 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 55 Subch. B (relating to cruelty to animals) in enforcement of animal cruelty laws only within the particular county whose court of common pleas issued the appointment. The individual has no power or authority to exercise the powers conferred under 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 55 Subch. B in any other county whose court of common pleas has not issued an appointment.
(b) Notice to district attorney.--
Prior to exercising the power and authority set forth by this chapter within a county, each appointed humane society police officer shall file notice, along with a copy of the appointment granted under this chapter, with the district attorney of the county.
(c) Shield.--
Every individual appointed as a humane society police officer under this chapter shall possess a metallic shield with the words "humane society police officer" and the name of the society or association for which the individual is appointed displayed thereon.
(d) Photo identification.--
Every individual appointed as a humane society police officer under this chapter shall have a photo identification card issued by the department that contains the following:
(1) A photo of the individual taken within the previous 24 months.
(2) The name of the individual.
(3) The signature of the individual.
(4) The name of the society or association for which the individual is appointed as a humane society police officer.
(5) The address and telephone number of the society or association for which the individual is appointed as a humane society police officer.
(6) The date of issuance of the photo identification card.
(June 28, 2017, P.L.215, No.10, eff. 60 days)
2017 Amendment.
Act 10 amended subsec. (a).
Cross References.
Section 3708 is referred to in sections 3707, 3713 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE › Chapter 37 - Humane Society Police Officers › Section 3709 - Penalties

§ 3709. Penalties.
(a) Criminal penalties.--
A person who violates this chapter commits a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of up to $1,000 or to imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.
(b) Civil penalties.--
In addition to any criminal penalties or other civil remedy, a person, association or society who violates this chapter may be subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000.
Cross References.
Section 3709 is referred to in section 3717 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE › Chapter 37 - Humane Society Police Officers › Section 3710 - Search warrants

§ 3710. Search warrants.
Notwithstanding contrary provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 55 Subch. B (relating to cruelty to animals) and in addition to the requirements of existing law, all search warrant applications filed in connection with alleged violations of cruelty to animals laws must have the approval of the district attorney in the county of the alleged offense prior to filing.
(June 28, 2017, P.L.215, No.10, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE › Chapter 37 - Humane Society Police Officers › Section 3711 - Limitation on possession of firearms

§ 3711. Limitation on possession of firearms.
No individual appointed as a humane society police officer shall carry, possess or use a firearm in the performance of that individual's duties unless that individual holds a current and valid certification in the use and handling of firearms pursuant to at least one of the following:
(1) 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21 Subch. D (relating to municipal police education and training).
(2) The act of October 10, 1974 (P.L.705, No.235), known as the Lethal Weapons Training Act.
(3) The act of February 9, 1984 (P.L.3, No.2), known as the Deputy Sheriffs' Education and Training Act.
(4) Any other firearms program that has been determined by the Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police to be of sufficient scope and duration as to provide the participant with basic training in the use and handling of firearms.
Cross References.
Section 3711 is referred to in section 3706 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE › Chapter 37 - Humane Society Police Officers › Section 3714 - Statewide registry

§ 3714. Statewide registry.
(a) Establishment.--
There is hereby established a Statewide registry within the department for the purpose of maintaining information relating to individuals appointed as humane society police officers.
(a.1) Inclusion in registry.--
A humane society police officer shall make, upon appointment, an application to the department for inclusion in the registry on a form provided by the department. The application shall include confirmation of the appointment by the court of common pleas, proof of completion of the necessary education and a criminal history report from the Pennsylvania State Police under 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 91 (relating to criminal history record information).
(a.2) Renewals.--
A humane society police officer shall apply for renewal of inclusion in the registry every two years on the anniversary of the date of appointment as a humane society police officer. The renewal shall occur in a form and manner as determined by the department and shall include proof of completion of the continuing education required under section 3713 (relating to continuing education program) and a criminal history report from the Pennsylvania State Police under 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 91.
(b) Access to registry.--
The information included within the Statewide registry shall be made accessible to the public through the department's World Wide Web site and shall include the following:
(1) The name of each individual appointed as a humane society police officer.
(2) The name and address of the society or association for which each individual is appointed as a humane society police officer.
(3) The counties in which the individual has been appointed as a humane society police officer and dates of appointment.
(4) The counties in which the individual has had an appointment revoked, suspended, limited or restricted, the action taken by the court and dates of action.
(5) The dates of successful completion of the training program established in section 3712 (relating to training program) and the continuing education program established in section 3713 (relating to continuing education program).
(c) Updates.--
The department shall update the registry within ten days of receiving information required for inclusion on the Statewide registry.
(d) Confidential information.--
At no time shall the home address or any other related personal information of an individual appointed as a humane society police office be made public through the Statewide registry.
(Oct. 2, 2018, P.L.511, No.77, eff. one year)
2018 Amendment.
Act 77 added subsecs. (a.1) and (a.2).
Cross References.
Section 3714 is referred to in sections 3704, 3706, 3707, 3712, 3713 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE › Chapter 37 - Humane Society Police Officers › Section 3715 - Humane Society Police Officer Advisory Board

§ 3715. Humane Society Police Officer Advisory Board.
(a) Advisory board.--
The secretary shall appoint a Humane Society Police Officer Advisory Board to advise him in the administration of this chapter.
(b) Membership.--
The board shall consist of the following:
(1) The secretary or his designee, who shall act as a chairman.
(2) A representative of an organization in this Commonwealth of societies or associations for the prevention of cruelty to animals.
(3) A humane society police officer.
(4) A representative of a Statewide veterinary medical association.
(5) A representative of a farm organization.
(6) A district attorney or his designee.
(7) A representative of the police.
(8) A district justice.
(9) A court of common pleas judge or his designee.
(10) A clerk of courts.
(11) A representative of the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
(c) Terms.--
The length of the initial term of each appointment to the board shall be set by the secretary and shall be staggered so that the terms of approximately one-third of the appointments expire every other year.
(d) Absences.--
Three consecutive unexcused absences from regular board meetings or failure to attend at least 50% of the regularly scheduled board meetings in any calendar year shall be considered cause for termination of appointment unless the secretary, upon written request of the member, finds that the member should be excused from attending a meeting because of illness or death of a family member or for a similar emergency.
(e) Vacancies.--
Vacancies in the membership of the board shall be filled for the balance of an unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
(f) Recommendations.--
The board may make nonbinding recommendations to the secretary on all matters related to the provisions of this chapter.
(g) Training program approval.--
The board shall review and recommend programs required under sections 3712 (relating to training program) and 3713 (relating to continuing education program).
(h) Meetings.--
The board shall meet at least once annually or on a basis as necessary to sufficiently advise the secretary and comply with subsection (g).
(Oct. 2, 2018, P.L.511, No.77, eff. one year)
2018 Amendment.
Act 77 amended subsec. (b) and added subsecs. (g) and (h).
References in Text.
Section 28 of Act 207 of 2004 provided that any and all references in any other law to a "district justice" or "justice of the peace" shall be deemed to be references to a magisterial district judge.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE › Chapter 37 - Humane Society Police Officers › Section 3716 - Costs

§ 3716. Costs.
In addition to any fines, fees or other penalties levied or imposed under this chapter or any other statute, a cost of $50 shall be imposed upon conviction for any violation of 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 55 Subch. B (relating to cruelty to animals) other than a summary offense. Costs collected under this section shall be disposed of in accordance with section 3717 (relating to disposition of moneys).
(June 28, 2017, P.L.215, No.10, eff. 60 days)
Cross References.
Section 3716 is referred to in section 3717 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE › Chapter 37 - Humane Society Police Officers › Section 3717 - Disposition of moneys

§ 3717. Disposition of moneys.
Notwithstanding the provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 3571 (relating to Commonwealth portion of fines, etc.) and 3573 (relating to municipal corporation portion of fines, etc.), all costs imposed and collected under sections 3709 (relating to penalties) and 3716 (relating to costs) by a division of the unified judicial system existing under section 1 of Article V of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and 42 Pa.C.S. § 301 (relating to unified judicial system) shall be remitted to the Commonwealth for use by the department for administering this chapter.
Cross References.
Section 3717 is referred to in section 3716 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE › Chapter 37 - Humane Society Police Officers › Section 3718 - Applicability to currently appointed individuals

§ 3718. Applicability to currently appointed individuals.
Any individual appointed prior to the effective date of this chapter as a humane society police officer in the county of the registered office of the society or association for which the individual was previously appointed shall not be required to apply for appointment by the court of common pleas in that county under this chapter. Such individual shall be required to apply for appointment pursuant to section 3704 (relating to appointment by nonprofit corporations) in each county other than the initial county of appointment if directed by the society or association.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Chapter 1 - Preliminary Provisions › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 1 was added December 19, 1990, P.L.1240, No.206, effective in 90 days.
Enactment.
Chapter 11 was added December 19, 1990, P.L.1240, No.206, effective in 90 days.
Enactment.
Chapter 13 was added December 19, 1990, P.L.1240, No.206, effective in 90 days.
Enactment.
Chapter 15 was added December 19, 1990, P.L.1240, No.206, effective in 90 days.
Enactment.
Chapter 17 was added December 19, 1990, P.L.1240, No.206, effective in 90 days.
Enactment.
Chapter 19 was added December 19, 1990, P.L.1240, No.206, effective in 90 days.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Chapter 1 - Preliminary Provisions › Section 102 - Definitions

§ 102. Definitions.
(a) General rule.--
Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this title which are applicable to specific provisions of this title, the following words and phrases when used in this title shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Clerk of court"
or
"clerk."
The personnel of the office of the prothonotary or clerk of the division of the court having jurisdiction over the matter.
"Court."
The court or magisterial district judge having jurisdiction over the matter under Title 42 (relating to judiciary and judicial procedure) exercised as provided in Title 42 or as otherwise provided or prescribed by law.
(b) Title 42 definitions.--
Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this title which are applicable to specific provisions of this title, words and phrases not defined in subsection (a) which are defined in 42 Pa.C.S. § 102 (relating to definitions) when used in this title shall have the meanings given to them in Title 42 unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days)
2004 Amendment.
Act 207 amended the def. of "court" in subsec. (a). See section 29 of Act 207 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to construction of law.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Chapter 11 - Preliminary Provisions › Section 1102 - Definitions

§ 1102. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this part shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Department."
The Department of Health of the Commonwealth.
"Marriage."
A civil contract by which one man and one woman take each other for husband and wife.
"Marriage license"
or
"license."
A license to marry issued under this part.
(Oct. 16, 1996, P.L.706, No.124, eff. 60 days)
1996 Amendment.
Act 124 added the def. of "marriage."
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Chapter 11 - Preliminary Provisions › Section 1103 - Common-law marriage

§ 1103. Common-law marriage.
No common-law marriage contracted after January 1, 2005, shall be valid. Nothing in this part shall be deemed or taken to render any common-law marriage otherwise lawful and contracted on or before January 1, 2005, invalid.
(Nov. 23, 2004, P.L.954, No.144, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Chapter 11 - Preliminary Provisions › Section 1104 - Forms

§ 1104. Forms.
Marriage license applications, consent certificates, marriage licenses and other necessary forms shall be supplied at the expense of the county and shall be uniform throughout this Commonwealth as prescribed by the department. Statements of physicians and laboratories relative to examinations for syphilis shall be prepared and furnished by the department.