This law section provides definitions for key terms used in Pennsylvania's legal framework, including 'boundaries,' 'law,' 'record,' and types of declarations. It also specifies the applicability of rules regarding unsworn declarations, particularly when made outside the United States. The provisions clarify the scope and meaning of these terms within legal contexts.
They clarify the meaning of key legal terms used throughout the statutes to ensure consistent understanding and application.
It applies when the declaration is made outside the boundaries of the United States, regardless of jurisdiction.
No, this chapter specifically addresses declarations made outside the U.S.; different rules may apply within U.S. boundaries.
It is a signed statement given under penalty of perjury that is not made under oath, unlike sworn declarations.