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9545 – Jurisdiction And Proceedings | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania Section 9545 details rules for filing post-conviction petitions, including deadlines, exceptions, and court jurisdiction for criminal relief cases.

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9545 – Jurisdiction And Proceedings

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 9545

Summary

Pennsylvania Title 42, Section 9545 outlines the jurisdiction and procedural rules for filing post-conviction petitions, including time limits and exceptions. It specifies that petitions must be filed within one year of final judgment, with certain exceptions allowing for later filings. The section also clarifies that courts of common pleas have original jurisdiction and details procedures related to stay of execution.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania Section 9545 details rules for filing post-conviction petitions, including deadlines, exceptions, and court jurisdiction for criminal relief cases.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.