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9762 – Sentencing Proceeding; Place Of Confinement | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law 42 Pa.C.S. 9762 details sentencing and confinement placement rules for different sentence lengths and dates.

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9762 – Sentencing Proceeding; Place Of Confinement

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 9762

Summary

Pennsylvania law 42 Pa.C.S. 9762 outlines the rules for placing individuals in confinement based on their sentence lengths, specifying whether they are sent to state or county facilities. The law differentiates between sentences imposed before and after a certain date, with specific criteria for confinement locations depending on the sentence duration. It also details conditions under which county prisons may be used for certain sentences.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law 42 Pa.C.S. 9762 details sentencing and confinement placement rules for different sentence lengths and dates.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.