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9112 – Mandatory Fingerprinting | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law requires fingerprinting of arrestees and convicted individuals, with strict timelines for submission to the central repository.

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Pennsylvania State Law

9112 – Mandatory Fingerprinting

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 9112

Summary

Pennsylvania law mandates that fingerprints of individuals arrested for or convicted of felonies, misdemeanors, or certain summary offenses be collected and forwarded to the central repository within specified timeframes. The law details procedures for fingerprinting following arrests, convictions, or court orders, including timelines and responsible agencies. It also specifies how criminal history information is transmitted back to the submitting agency.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law requires fingerprinting of arrestees and convicted individuals, with strict timelines for submission to the central repository.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.