Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 2501 — Criminal homicide

Pennsylvania § 2501
JurisdictionPennsylvania
Title 18CRIMES AND OFFENSES
PartPART II
Ch. 25CRIMINAL HOMICIDE

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18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 2501 (2026).

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(a)Offense defined.--A person is guilty of criminal homicide if he intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or negligently causes the death of another human being.
(b)Classification.--Criminal homicide shall be classified as murder, voluntary manslaughter, or involuntary manslaughter.

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Legislative History

Cross References.Section 2501 is referred to in section 5708 of this title; section 4503 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).

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