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5554 – Tolling Of Statute | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania's Section 5554 tolls the statute of limitations during specific conditions like absence, ongoing prosecution, or cases involving minors under 18.

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5554 – Tolling Of Statute

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 5554

Summary

Pennsylvania law Section 5554 outlines circumstances under which the statute of limitations is tolled, meaning it does not run. These include the accused's absence from the state, ongoing prosecutions, and cases involving minors where the crime affects a child under 18. The law ensures that certain delays do not count against the time limit for prosecuting a case.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania's Section 5554 tolls the statute of limitations during specific conditions like absence, ongoing prosecution, or cases involving minors under 18.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.