Pennsylvania — Statute

9101 – Agreement On Detainers | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania's law on the Agreement on Detainers promotes interstate cooperation for timely trial disposition of prisoners' charges and detainers.

Legal Content

Pennsylvania State Law

9101 – Agreement On Detainers

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 9101

Summary

Pennsylvania's Section 9101 establishes the Agreement on Detainers, promoting cooperation among states to expedite the disposition of untried charges and detainers for incarcerated prisoners. It aims to resolve issues related to interstate detainers, ensuring timely trials and proper handling of charges across jurisdictions. The law defines key terms such as 'sending state' and 'receiving state' to facilitate cooperative procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Attorneys Choose FlawFinder

Side-by-side with Westlaw and LexisNexis

Feature	FlawFinder	Westlaw	LexisNexis
Monthly price	$19 - $99	$133 - $646	$153 - $399
Contract	None	1-3 year min	1-6 year min
Hidden fees	$0, always	Up to $469/search	$25/mo + per-doc
Police SOPs	✓ 310+ departments	✗	✗
Zero-hallucination AI	✓ CitationGuard	✗	✗
Cancel	One click	Termination fees	No option to cancel

Explain Like I'm 5

In simple terms: Pennsylvania's law on the Agreement on Detainers promotes interstate cooperation for timely trial disposition of prisoners' charges and detainers.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.