This law section outlines the certification requirements for attorneys and parties submitting pleadings in Pennsylvania courts, emphasizing honesty and proper purpose. It also details potential sanctions for violations and clarifies the chapter's scope, including the designation of the Sentencing Code. Additionally, it notes amendments and temporary suspension of certain provisions.
It means attorneys or parties certify that their filings are made in good faith, with proper purpose, and supported by law and evidence, after reasonable inquiry.
Yes, if the court finds that a certification violation occurred after notice and opportunity to respond, it can impose sanctions on the offending parties.
No, Section 9579 was suspended by a Supreme Court order on August 11, 1997, and is not currently active.
The Sentencing Code, designated as Chapter 97, governs sentencing procedures and was established to provide a comprehensive framework for sentencing in Pennsylvania.