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9761 – Computation And Order Of Service Of Sentences | Pennsylvania Law

Learn how Pennsylvania computes and orders prison sentences, including concurrent sentences and credits for time served under other authorities.

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9761 – Computation And Order Of Service Of Sentences

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 9761

Summary

Pennsylvania law 42 Pa.C.S. 9761 outlines the rules for calculating and ordering the service of prison sentences, including concurrent sentences and credits for time served under other authorities. It specifies how minimum and maximum sentences are to be served and how credits from other sovereigns affect the sentence. The law also details procedures when a defendant is released early or transferred between jurisdictions.

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In simple terms: Learn how Pennsylvania computes and orders prison sentences, including concurrent sentences and credits for time served under other authorities.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.