This section outlines Pennsylvania laws related to failure to report injuries caused by firearms or criminal acts, including the removal of physician-patient privilege in such cases. It encourages reporting of crimes and allows sharing of information on domestic violence and sexual assault. Additionally, it covers crimes related to aiding in the commission of a crime, compounding offenses, and barratry.
Pennsylvania law requires certain injuries from firearms or crimes to be reported, and in such cases, physician-patient privilege does not apply in legal proceedings related to the report.
Yes, the law encourages reporting but does not force victims to report crimes; reporting remains voluntary.
Aiding a crime involves intentionally helping another person commit an unlawful act, which is classified as a felony or misdemeanor depending on the severity of the principal crime.
Barratry involves repeatedly inciting or stirring up legal disputes, and it is classified as a misdemeanor of the third degree.