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6402 – Definitions | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania Title 42 Section 6402 defines sexual violence, mental abnormalities, and related terms crucial for legal proceedings and juvenile commitments.

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6402 – Definitions

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 6402

Summary

Section 6402 of Pennsylvania law defines key terms related to sexual violence, including acts considered sexual violence, mental abnormalities, and specific classifications like sexually violent delinquent children. It clarifies the roles of entities such as the Department of Public Welfare (now the Department of Human Services) and the board. These definitions are foundational for understanding subsequent legal provisions concerning sexual violence and juvenile commitments.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania Title 42 Section 6402 defines sexual violence, mental abnormalities, and related terms crucial for legal proceedings and juvenile commitments.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.