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9912 – Supervisory Relationship To Offenders | Pennsylvania Law

Learn about Pennsylvania's law on supervisory relationships with offenders, including search authority, conditions, and legal protections under 42 Pa.C.S. 9912.

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9912 – Supervisory Relationship To Offenders

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 9912

Summary

Pennsylvania law 42 Pa.C.S. 9912 establishes that officers supervising offenders have the authority to conduct searches of offenders and their property to aid in rehabilitation and public safety. It specifies conditions under which searches are permitted, including for offenders in the ARD program and when there is reasonable suspicion. Violations of search procedures do not automatically lead to evidence suppression in legal proceedings.

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In simple terms: Learn about Pennsylvania's law on supervisory relationships with offenders, including search authority, conditions, and legal protections under 42 Pa.C.S. 9912.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.